Referee - Dye Clay Ymca

Essential Functions:

• Represents the YMCA and maintains appropriate relationships with members, parents and youth.

• Begins each game with a prayer and/or devotion and ensures game conducted reflects YMCA values.

• Diffuses conflict situations involving players, fans, or captains.

• Communicates any inappropriate behavior to Sports Coordinator/Director.

• Enforces rules for particular sport and YMCA Sports philosophy.

• Serves as a positive role model.

• Has knowledge of emergency and safety procedures.

• Attends all YMCA required trainings and meetings.

• Represents the YMCA and maintains appropriate dress code.

• Gathers all equipment, supplies, and materials for games, setting up before game and cleaning up after conclusion.

• Monitors gym or fields during practices and reports any negative behavior to proper channels.

• Ensures all First Coast YMCA standards and best practices are implemented and followed.

• Applies YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to best practices, emergency procedures, medical and disciplinary situations and child abuse prevention.

• Ensures the health and safety of all members/guests.

• Inspect physical space to ensure the safety, orderliness, sanitation and cleanliness of facilities.

NOTE: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

YMCA Competencies (Leader):

Inclusion: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.

Relationships: Builds rapport and relates well to others.

Communication: Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.

Decision-Making: Makes sound judgments; and transfers learning from one situation to another.

Emotional Maturity: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships.

Qualifications:

Referee 1 Referee for sports involving youth ages 2-8 years old, no experience required, must be over the age of 16.

Referee 2 Referee for sports involving youth ages 9-17 years old, 2+ years of experience, must be over the age of 16 and/or certification from governing body or prior Y e e experience

Referee 3 Referee for sports involving youth/adult competitive games, must be over the age of 18, with 3-5 years' experience and certification.

• Must present a professional, mature image, and have excellent interpersonal communication skills.

• Must possess conflict resolution skills and good judgment in identifying potentially risky situations involving members and participants.

• Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications.

• We will train you to enforce official league rules and on the YMCA philosophy during all scheduled athletic activities.

• Pay is determined by experience.

Physical Demands:

Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.

al functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.