Youth Sports Referee (Princeton, IN)

Young Mens Christian Association Of Southwestern Indiana; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Toyota Indiana YMCA in Evansville, IN is seeking a part-time youth basketball referee to support youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. You will supervise activities for children aged 3-17, teaching proper techniques, dribbling, and shooting while engaging with parents to foster a positive experience.

Mandatory trainings include CPR/AED, First Aid, Oxygen, and Bloodborne Pathogen within 60 days of employment, plus Child Abuse Prevention before the first day.

Qualifications

• CPR/AED, First Aid, Oxygen, and Bloodborne Pathogen training required within 60 days of employment.
• Child Abuse Prevention training required before or on the first work day.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youth and procedures for managing high-risk activities.
• Complete required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures for managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations; follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Teach through a skill-based approach with planned practices suitable for each team member.
• Welcome each child and their parents at the start of each class and support youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
• Supervise players before, during, and after classes.
• Provide a safe and enjoyable environment with equal participation opportunities.
• Communicate with staff to promote proper sport-specific techniques.
• Coordinate with Basketball Coordinator or Sports Director with questions or concerns.
• Be a positive role model by following rules, showing sportsmanship, and coaching consistently.

Education

CPR/AED, First Aid, Oxygen, and Bloodborne Pathogen training

Child Abuse Prevention training

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Evansville, IN 47708Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $15.00 - $20.00Job Category: Youth Sports

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The youth basketball referee at the Toyota Indiana YMCA provides instruction and encouragement, supervising activities related to athletic development and basketball training in correct techniques, dribbling, shooting, and other skills, as well as day-to-day interaction with parents for children aged 3-17 from various backgrounds and abilities, by following the Wellness & Sport’s Director lead. The youth basketball referee at the Toyota Indiana YMCA serves others by intentionally welcoming, connecting with, and supporting them, and inviting them to get involved and give back to the community.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to strengthen our community, beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youth and procedures associated with managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.
• Complete required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to the procedures associated with managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations. Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Teach through a skill-based approach with effectively planned practices at a level appropriate for each team member.
• Welcome each child and their parents at the start of each class. The Y for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. 7. Be aware that each child’s physical and emotional maturity, personality, background, and motivation differ.
• Supervise the players before, during, and after classes.
• Provide a safe and enjoyable environment for all players, giving each child an equal opportunity to participate.
• Communicate with other staff to promote proper sport-specific techniques.
• Communicate with the Basketball Coordinator or the Sports Director with any questions or concerns.
• To serve as a positive role model to the players, parents, and fellow staff by following all rules, demonstrating good sportsmanship, and coaching consistency with the Y.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here represent those that a sports referee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.

Ability to lead sports practices.

Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including leading sports practices, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:

• CPR/AED, First Aid, Oxygen, and Bloodborne Pathogen training is required within 60 days of employment.
• Child Abuse Prevention training is required before/on the first work day.