Youth Sports Staff

Family YMCA of Marion and Polk Counties; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Salem, Oregon, seeks a Referee for Youth Sports to oversee games for children aged 3-6th grade. Responsibilities include supervising the game site, maintaining equipment, and fostering relationships among participants. Candidates must obtain First Aid & CPR certifications and have good communication skills. This role requires physical capability to lift 40 pounds and engage with players positively. Reliable transportation is essential, and a background check is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Obtain First Aid & CPR Certification.
• Complete Mandatory Abuse Reporting Training.
• Acquire Concussion Certifications within 30 days of employment.
• Must be physically capable of lifting 40 pounds.
• Quickly reach a person to prevent harm.

Responsibilities

• Provide refereeing for youth sports games.
• Develop connections among YMCA members and staff.
• Supervise site experience for players, coaches, and spectators.
• Maintain and organize equipment, ensuring cleanliness.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage large groups

Job description

Provides refereeing for Youth Sports games with participants from 3-4 year olds to 6th grade. Provides supervision of the whole site experience for players, coaches, and spectators. Develops connections among YMCA members and staff, resulting in development of friendships and YMCA advocates and volunteers. Maintains and organizes equipment and makes certain game site is left cleaner than they were found. Provides a point of contact for parents, program participants and members and performs retention activities.

Our Culture

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. At 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 relentless to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

Requirements

• Obtain First Aid & CPR Certification*
• Mandatory Abuse Reporting Training*
• Concussion Certifications* (within 30 days of employment or first available training)

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Must be physically capable of observing and listening for stressful situations at all times.
• Must be physically capable of lifting 40 pounds.
• Must be able to quickly reach a person and/or situation to prevent harm.

Essential Functions

Needs to have knowledge of current fitness issues/trends. Possess the ability to respond to safety and emergency situations. Have an understanding of the rules of sport and experience playing specific sport or on an organized team. Possess the ability to work with varying ages and to manage large groups. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to listen and discern participants, members and guests wants needs and interests. Must be able to engage strangers in conversations and make all people feel welcome. Ability to make support people from all walks of life.

Participant/Membership Engagement

• Actively performs with a “kid first” philosophy.
• Introduces him/herself to the coaches and players prior to each game.
• Gives the site intro to spectators and makes appropriate announcements prior to each game.
• Learns coach and player’s names and uses them frequently.
• Introduces players to other players and staff.
• Compliments and encourages players & fans regularly and provides positive feedback.

All candidates must have reliable transportation. Job offers are contingent upon completion of a rigorous criminal history background check.