Youth Sports Official

YMCA of Northern Colorado; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA of Northern Colorado is seeking a part-time referee to ensure fair play across youth and adult leagues in Boulder, CO. As a member of the site staff, you will officiate games per YMCA rules, assist with program setup and teardown, distribute uniforms, attend trainings, and represent the YMCA professionally at all times.

This role requires strong sports knowledge and a collaborative attitude. CPR/AED certifications may be required or pursued, and you will join a team dedicated to safe,

Responsibilities

• Referees each game in accordance with YMCA rules
• Assists in the preparation of programs as assigned by Program Director(s)
• Assists with the operations of game day (set up/take down, uniform distribution, etc.) as assigned by Site Supervisor or Program Director(s)
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled
• Represents the YMCA in a professional manner at all times
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Job description

Upholds the rules of the game; and, provides learning opportunities for participants, while engaging with parents, coaches and players.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Referees each game in accordance with YMCA rulesAssists in the preparation of programs as assigned by Program Director(s)Assists with the operations of game day (set up/take down, uniform distribution, etc.) as assigned by Site Supervisor or Program Director(s)Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduledRepresents the YMCA in a professional manner at all timesOther duties as assigned by supervisorYMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.FUNCTIONAL ATTRIBUTES of the POSITIONEssential functions are the fundamental job duties, meaning the position exists to perform the function; there is a limited number of employees among whom the performance of the function can be distributed; and/or the incumbent is hired for expertise or ability to perform the function due to its high specialization. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and associated Federal regulations protect qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination in all areas of employment. To be considered qualified, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions of a position, with or without reasonable accommodation. It is important that the physical tasks associated with the essential functions be identified appropriately so that persons with disabilities can determine if any accommodation is necessary.General Physical RequirementsMedium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Physical Activities ListStooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and make fine discriminations in sound.Visual AcuityThe worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned (i.e., security guard, inspection, etc.)Working ConditionsThe worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.The worker is subject to extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than an hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.ACKOWLEDGEMENTThis job description is not meant to be all-inclusive. This position description is not a written or implied contract.Must be at least 16 years of age.Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification and Emergency Oxygen.Sports knowledge/experience. Maintains applicable sport certifications as necessary (through the Y or other licensing agencies).