Youth Sports Official I - Fitton Family YMCA

Great Miami Valley YMCA; Hamilton (OH); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading non-profit organization as a Youth Sports Official at the Fitton Family YMCA. This part-time position supports youth sports programs by ensuring safety, enforcing rules, and providing a positive experience for participants. Ideal candidates will be at least 14 years old and possess strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Free memberships

Program discounts

Retirement savings contribution

Qualifications

• Must be at least 14 years of age or older.
• Willingness to complete Child Abuse Prevention training and Basic Life Support.
• Related sports and/or officiating experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Officiate youth sports programs ensuring safety and adherence to rules.
• Prepare gym for games and maintain cleanliness.
• Communicate and enforce sports rules effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety Awareness

Job description

Youth Sports Official I - Fitton Family YMCA

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Youth Sports Official I

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Starting Pay Rate: $12/hour

GREAT MIAMI VALLEY YMCA

Title: Youth Sports Official I

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Starting Pay Rate: $12/hour

Status: Part-Time Department: Sports

Reports to: Sports Director Revision Date: 5/8/2023

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Sports Director and in accordance with the Christian mission and purpose of the Great Miami Valley YMCA Association, the Youth Sports Official I is responsible for officiating excellent and safe youth programs for YMCA members and program participants in sports programs.

GREAT MIAMI VALLEY YMCA ASSOCIATION SUMMARY:

OUR MISSION: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

OUR IMPACT: To strengthen our community by providing opportunities to serve children, individuals, and families in a safe environment which encourages all to live healthy lives and to exhibit positive character values such as faith, caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT THE GMV YMCA (PART-TIME):

• Flexible work schedule
• Free memberships
• Program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons, and more!
• 12% employer contribution to retirement savings (after vested) and optional 403B retirement savings plan.
  
  
  

Essential Functions

• Monitors play to oversee the safety of players and ensure the sport and YMCA rules are followed.
• Ensures the gym(s) are ready for games with physical setting and equipment.
• Communicates and enforces sports rules effectively while providing leadership during all games according to the YMCA policy.
• Maintains cleanliness of the gym area.
• Sets up and tear down all equipment needed for play prior to start up time.
• Builds relationships with members and program participants.
• Ensures safety by communicating and enforcing any rules, policies, and guidelines at participants’ comprehension level.
• Ensures safety by checking for hazardous conditions and making sure all safety equipment is properly placed and in proper working condition.
• Follows all sports program rules, dress code, policies, and guidelines.
• Creates an atmosphere based on fair play and incorporates it in a demonstrative and professional manner.
  
  
  

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 14 years of age or older.
• Must have a willingness to complete: Child Abuse Prevention training, Basic Life Support; First Aid; and New Staff Orientation.
• Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications.
• Six months or more of related sports and/or officiating experience preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation.
  
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
• Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 50 pounds in weight.
• Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
• Assist with implementing rules and regulations of all youth sports programs.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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