Youth Sports Official: Fair-Play Referee & Coach Liaison

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area is seeking a Referee/Official for Youth Sports to monitor basketball, soccer and volleyball games, ensure fair play, and enforce program rules.

You will arrive early, keep score accurately, and explain calls to coaches and players while maintaining a safe, positive environment and engaging with families. Training and required certifications are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years of age with appropriate work permits; 18 years of age & high school degree preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both participants and parents.
• Knowledge of youth developmental stages, with ability to apply corresponding learning and physical traits to curriculum development and classroom management.
• Within 60 days of hire, CPR/AED & First Aid certification

Responsibilities

• Enforce the rules of the game. Enforce program rules/policies by maintain constant surveillance of program participants
• Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your first game scheduled
• Complete score sheets at score table. Write in final score, circle winning team, initial games officiated
• Facilitate/lead youth sports pledge before game
• Ensure games starts on time
• Take charge. Do not be afraid to blow the whistle
• Ensure safety of participants/members
• Actively engage with coaches. Always explain to the coaches how the game will be called. Explain your calls to players and coaches
• Ensure goal heights are adjusted according to age division and proper size ball is used
• Assist supervisor with set up/clean up as needed
• Maintain control of game. Keep composure under pressure. Help keep a positive environment
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with participants and parents, helping them connect with each other and the YMCA. Models welcoming, connecting, motivating and affirming behaviors.
• Completes mandatory staff training and participates in required staff meetings.
• Participates in special events as assigned.
• Ensures completion of daily equipment checks and completes daily cleaning tasks.
• Actively promotes all YMCA programs and activities and supports YMCA campaign initiatives.
• Follows YMCA policies, procedures, and emergency procedures and able to demonstrate them.
• Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated child abuse reporting requirements.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.

Job description

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area is seeking a Referee/Official for Youth Sports to monitor basketball, soccer and volleyball games, ensure fair play, and enforce program rules.

You will arrive early, keep score accurately, and explain calls to coaches and players while maintaining a safe, positive environment and engaging with families. Training and required certifications are part of the role.