Sports Referee (Volleyball & Basketball, youth and adult)

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth & adult development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Youth/adult Sports Official at the Putnam County YMCA creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and teaching the world of sports to the best of your ability to all YMCA participants.

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 make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure the particular sport’s and YMCA rules are followed.
• Ensures the gym(s) are ready for games with physical setting and equipment.
• Sets up and tears down all equipment needed for play prior to start up time.
• Communicates and enforces sports rules effectively while providing leadership during all games according to the YMCA policy.
• Maintains cleanliness of the gym area.
• Builds relationships with members and program participants.
• Ensures safety by communicating and enforcing 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 that is based on fair play and incorporates it in a manner that is both demonstrative and professional.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Communication
• Developing Self & Others
• Inclusion

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 15 years of age.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications required.
• Bloodborne Pathogens and Child Abuse Prevention training required within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to and at least one year of experience developing positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Mature judgment and ability to communicate effectively with staff, children & 

parents. Must relate well to people and be very outgoing and energetic.

BASIC HOURS
 Various hours that may include days, evenings and weekends.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
   
   DISCLAIMER
• It should be understood that this job description has been developed as an outline for basic 

responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned by the Healthy Living Director as deemed 

appropriate and/or necessary