Youth Sports Official

Description

Position Summary:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Youth Sports Officials impact the lives of youth and families through implementing the rules, direct care, organization, supervision and well-being of participants in the sports activity.

Responsibilities

• Creates a positive environment for all participants, ensuring growth and development.
• Builds relationships among participants and spectators to pro-actively gain and retain members.
• Exemplifies appropriate behavior at all times. Acts as a role model for participants and spectators.
• Understands and implements rules of assigned sport, focusing on participant experience and safety at all times.
• Provides interpretation and demonstration to all participants, including those with special needs.
• Actively participates in department meetings and trainings.

YMCA COMPETENCIES:

Communication & Influence

Inclusion

Functional Expertise

Emotional Maturity

Requirements

Qualifications

• At least 14 years of age
• Ability to work with participants of various ages with a focus on youth
• Knowledge of the game being officiated and previous officiating and/or trainings a plus
• Demonstrated maturity, sound judgment and strong sense of responsibility
• Complete before first shift: program-specific training
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community and successful clearance of background check & drug screening

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.
• Indoor/outdoor environment, regular walking and running required.
• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions required.
• Reliable transportation and on-site, regular weekend schedule required.

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.

The YMCA of Natrona County is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to empower a qualified candidate with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.