Youth Sports Official — Impactful Referee & Mentor

Kearney YMCA; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Kearney YMCA is seeking a Youth Sports Official in Kearney, NE. The role focuses on monitoring play to ensure the sport's purpose, goals, and rules are followed for all participants.

You will uphold the YMCA standards with enthusiasm, accuracy, and professionalism. Responsibilities include arriving early, setting up fields, evaluating safety conditions, coordinating with coaches, and enforcing rules while modeling sportsmanship.

Qualifications

• Must be of sound mind and good character.
• Committed, dependable and passionate about officiating sports.
• Ability to read, write, talk, see and hear.

Responsibilities

• Arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of games.
• Set up fields/courts as necessary.
• Assess field and weather conditions to ensure player safety.
• Meet with coaches to discuss rules and gameplay prior to games.
• Ensure games begin and end on schedule.
• Serve as a positive role model by enforcing rules and good sportsmanship.
• Hustle and stay attentive to the game and responsibilities.
• Listen to concerns and communicate with coaches, players, and parents calmly.
• Maintain regular attendance and arrange substitutes when needed.
• Receive and carry out instructions and communicate timely.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dependable

Good character

Clear communication

Physical stamina

Job description

Kearney YMCA is seeking a Youth Sports Official in Kearney, NE. The role focuses on monitoring play to ensure the sport's purpose, goals, and rules are followed for all participants.

You will uphold the YMCA standards with enthusiasm, accuracy, and professionalism. Responsibilities include arriving early, setting up fields, evaluating safety conditions, coordinating with coaches, and enforcing rules while modeling sportsmanship.