Sports Official

Ama Ymca; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA is seeking a Part-Time Volleyball Official I to officiate youth league games, enforce league rules, and promote safe, positive youth development. The role requires dependable transportation and strong communication to interact with players, coaches, and spectators.

Applicants should have a basic knowledge of sports and a current CPR/AED/First Aid certification, with a commitment to YMCA values and risk management practices.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Certified Official (Volleyball).
• Ability to handle working with youth in a sports setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must demonstrate good moral character.
• Physical condition to handle activity and equipment setup.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent member service through interactions that ensure the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA quality initiatives and goals are met
• Communicate effectively and politely with others, portraying excellent listening and interpersonal skills
• Supervise volunteer coaches and maintain accurate records
• Minimal administrative duties
• Perform pre-game and post-game responsibilities, including arriving in proper attire at least 15 minutes before scheduled game time and maintaining control during activity
• Keep games on time and adjust game standards as needed
• Assist in keeping equipment in good condition and report issues to supervisor
• Substitute for others as needed
• Apply and comply with YMCA policies and core values
• Attend youth sports trainings at branch level

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work with youth

Punctuality

Physical fitness

Education

CPR Pro/AED, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens training

Volunteer/Certification as Volleyball Official

Tools

Volleyball Official Certification

Job description

Description

Employment Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $15 - $30 per hour

Under the direction of the Sports Director/Sports Coordinator, the Volleyball Official 1 is responsible for the officiating of youth sport activities and implementation of all league rules and by laws. The successful employee will model the behavioral values established by the Association and will have a passion and enthusiasm for the mission of the Y.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent member service through interactions that ensure the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA quality initiatives and goals are met
• Communicate effectively and politely with others, portraying excellent listening and interpersonal skills
• Supervise volunteer coaches and maintain accurate records
• Minimal administrative duties
• Able to perform pre-game though end-of-game responsibilities, including, but not limited to arriving in proper attire at least 15 minutes before scheduled game time, and maintaining control and conduct during activity
• Ability to keep games on time
• Ability to change game standards to meet participants' needs
• Assist in keeping equipment in good working condition and reporting any dangerous or damaged equipment to supervisor
• Substitute for others as needed
• Responsible for minor decisions regarding routine problems
• Apply and comply with all YMCA policies and procedures and exemplify the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith
• Adhere to all risk management and safety practices of the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA
• Attend youth sports trainings at branch level

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years old
• Requires basic knowledge of sports; Certified Official (Volleyball)
• Ability to handle working with youth in a sports setting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required, speaking politely, clearly, and articulating accurate information
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must demonstrate good moral character
• Physical condition must be good enough to handle physical effort, such as running up and down the field of play or setting up game equipment
• Must be able to work effectively with a diversity of people, different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and all ages. Interacts regularly with members, volunteers, staff and other community leaders.
• Must have and maintain current CPR Pro/AED, First Aid, Oxygen Administration, Child Abuse Prevention, Blood borne Pathogens training, hazard communication, slips, trips, and falls training, new hire orientation and any other trainings required