Referee

POSITION SUMMARY 

A Youth Sports Referee at the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angles will officiate a variety of sports programs for youth up to age 9, including for our Jr. Clippers basketball program. It is the role of the referee to create a safe, enjoyable, positive and inclusive environment that welcomes people of all skill and activity levels and to provide a quality experience to participants and families. Referees are expected to promote teamwork, confidence, and physical activity in a safe, supportive environment while enforcing YMCA rules and regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Officiates games in accordance with YMCA rules and guidelines.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
• Develop positive relationships with participants, parents, spectators, employees, and vendors
• Sets up and takes down equipment.
• Report any equipment needs or equipment safety issues, as needed.
• Monitor team sports at the YMCA or off-site locations.
• Teach game strategies, techniques and rules to youth and adults.
• Assume responsibility for interpreting the rules and policies the game to the sport participants.
• Organize and manage sport set up, clean up and participate in activities necessary to deliver a quality sports experience.
• Adjust and operate all sports equipment as applicable including but not limited to baskets, goals, scoreboards, sound systems and any other operation that will contribute to the success of the sports game and league.
• Contributes to a superior work culture through participation in training and staff meetings to develop leadership, management and technical skills related to sports.
• Stay current with applicable sport rules, trends and regulations.
• Show enthusiasm about officiating and teaching the knowledge of the game.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings, as required.
• Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting and risk management.
• Demonstrate the YMCA Core Values of Caring, Respect, Honesty and Responsibility when working with members, guests, volunteers and fellow staff.
• Demonstrate competencies in, and willingness to develop, in the Cause-Driven Leadership areas of Mission Advancement, Collaboration, Operational Effectiveness and Personal Growth.
• All other duties as assigned.

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

The Y’s Leadership Competency Model is comprised of 14 Leadership Competencies (leadership knowledge, skills, and behaviors required for success in the Y), organized by the four disciplines of Cause-Driven Leadership:

• Advancing Our Mission & Cause: Provide visionary leadership to the organization and to ensure that all resources are mobilized to adapt to new challenges and needs in the community
  • Competencies Include: Change Leadership, Engaging Community, Philanthropy, & Volunteerism
• Building Relationships: Connect people to the Y’s cause by developing inclusive relationships, partnerships and collaborations so that Ys can co-create solutions to pressing social needs
  • Competencies Include: Collaboration, Communication & Influence, & Inclusion
• Leading Operations: ensure relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability of the organization so that we can continue to fulfill our promise to the community
  • Competencies Include: Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Fiscal Management, Functional Expertise, Innovation, & Program/Project Management
• Developing & Inspiring Others: support the holistic development of self and others so that everyone can embrace the Y’s cause, sustain the Y’s culture, and inspire others to take individual and collective action to further our impact
  • Competencies Include: Emotional Maturity & Developing Self & Others

While all competencies are significant, the following are critical to success in this position:

• Engaging Community
• Communication & Influence
• Inclusion
• Emotional Maturity

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• AGE: Must be at least 16 years old. Applicants under the age of 18 must be able to obtain a valid work permit or documentation of a high school degree or equivalent.  
• SPECIALIZED SKILLS:
  • Passion for youth sports and commitment to positive youth development
  • Familiarity with basketball rules and officiating standards (training provided)
  • Strong communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills
  • Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
  • Availability on weekends and evenings for scheduled league games. Additional hours may be available during school breaks and seasonal programs.
  • Candidates who participated in the YMCA Referee Academy will be strongly considered.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• You must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• This role may be performed in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• This role may be performed in loud environments.
• Must be able to move into various positions and locations to observe the players, plays and playing courts/fields.
• Be able to observe participant and spectator behavior and respond verbally to health and safety concerns and/or improper behavior.

Req #4130