Sports Official, Bethany YMCA

YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City; Bethany (OK); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City seeks part-time officials and gym monitors for youth sports programs. Help young athletes grow as players by ensuring a quality sports experience. Responsibilities include monitoring games, addressing participant concerns, and enforcing YMCA rules to create a safe and fun environment.

Qualifications

• Must stay current in CPRPR/AED/O2 and First Aid.
• Complete Annual Compliance training within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a quality program by monitoring and maintaining facilities and equipment.
• Act as an extension of the Program Director addressing questions or concerns.
• Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with participants.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

CPRPR/AED/O2 and First Aid Certification

Job description

Description

With a job in Youth Sports, you can help young athletes grow as players and individuals. Your part-time role at the Y can make a lifelong impact on the children in your community! We’re looking for officials and gym monitors who can help us keep our seasonal sports programs running smoothly, putting the development of players at the forefront of all we do.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• To help ensure a quality program by monitoring and maintaining facilities and equipment used by the YMCA to carry out the program at the highest level possible.
• Must act as an extension of the Program Director in charge of sports by addressing any questions and concerns brought by coaches or program participants.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Arrive prior to start of scheduled games and stay late as needed
• Ensure that the YMCA Pledge is being said prior to the start of each game
• Communicate problems and concerns following the chain of command, shared by the participants to program director in charge of sports
• Must be able to relate to all program participants in a courteous, respectful and professional manner
• Have confidence needed to enforce YMCA rules utilized to carry out the program
• Ability to address and respond to any actions that are not in line with the YMCA mission or philosophy
• Must provide the safest possible environment by helping to organize and maintain the program area including any and all YMCA equipment used by program participants
• Report any and all incidents to supervisor
• Responsible for carrying out approved emergency action plans in the event of an emergency
• Be impartial and fair in your duties as an official
• Keep the sport fun for participants
• As appropriate, help players learn the game
• Set up and canvas playing surfaces prior to game to help in the overall safe experience for the players
• Communicate effectively with parents, coaches, participants and volunteers
• Accept responsibility of association wide sports program as needed
• Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors and volunteers

EFFECT ON END RESULT:

Results are positive when participants are having fun by; improving and learning new skills, sharing time with current and new friends, exercising and competing.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must stay current in CPRPR/AED/O2 and First Aid, renewed annually.
• Must attend and complete YMCA officials training if offered.
• Complete Annual Compliance training within 30 days of hire and renewed annually.
• Knowing the Y rules of the particular sport completely with the ability to enforce them with authority.
• An understanding of the YMCA mission in sports and how that mission is carried out using the Y’s Core Values.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and relate to all age levels.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds.