Youth Sports Official-Flexible Schedule & Community Impact

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; Spokane (WA); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

The YMCA of the Inland Northwest in Spokane, WA is seeking a part-time Sports Official to support YMCA sports programs for youth and adults. The role offers 0–19 hours per week with a starting pay of $19.67 per hour and opportunities to mentor junior referees and participate in ongoing Sports training.

You will officiate games, ensure safety, enforce rules, and foster positive relationships with participants, coaches, and staff while upholding YMCA standards and safety policies.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience working with youth, coaches, and adults in a sports setting.
• At least one year of experience as a Sports Official preferred, with demonstrated ability to make consistent calls with proper technique.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Completion of YMCA program-specific trainings upon hire.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Officiate sports games for all levels of recreation (K-8) and competitive (3-5) Sport Programs, maintaining game rules and YMCA standards.
• Resolve claims of rule infractions or complaints from participants and assess necessary penalties.
• Inspect game sites to ensure participant safety and compliance with requirements.
• Gather feedback from coaches, peers, and supervisors and act on feedback given to maintain a fun, safe environment for participants.
• Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants, coaches, and other staff.
• Follows all safety, emergency, and child abuse prevention policies, procedures, and standards as established and implemented by law, and the Y. Reports and maintain proper documentation of incidents/accidents as they occur.
• Mentors Level 2 referees, supporting and empowering them as they practice their skills.
• Participates in the YMCA Sports training development.

Job description

The YMCA of the Inland Northwest in Spokane, WA is seeking a part-time Sports Official to support YMCA sports programs for youth and adults. The role offers 0–19 hours per week with a starting pay of $19.67 per hour and opportunities to mentor junior referees and participate in ongoing Sports training.

You will officiate games, ensure safety, enforce rules, and foster positive relationships with participants, coaches, and staff while upholding YMCA standards and safety policies.