Referee - Williams YMCA

Essential Functions:

1. Represents the YMCA and maintains appropriate relationships with members, parents and youth.
2. Begins each game with a prayer and/or devotion and ensures game conducted reflects YMCA values.
3. Diffuses conflict situations involving players, fans, or captains.
4. Communicates any inappropriate behavior to Sports Coordinator/Director.
5. Enforces rules for particular sport and YMCA Sports philosophy.
6. Serves as a positive role model.
7. Has knowledge of emergency and safety procedures.
8. Attends all YMCA required trainings and meetings.
9. Represents the YMCA and maintains appropriate dress code.
10. Gathers all equipment, supplies, and materials for games, setting up before game and cleaning up after conclusion.
11. Monitors gym or fields during practices and reports any negative behavior to proper channels.   
12. Applies YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to best practices, emergency procedures, medical and disciplinary situations and child abuse prevention.
13. Ensures the health and safety of all members/guests.
14. 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:

1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
2. Knowledge of rules and 3 or more years of experience officiating a specific sport.
3. Must present a professional, mature image, and have excellent interpersonal communication skills.
4. Must possess conflict resolution skills and good judgment in identifying potentially risky situations involving members and participants.
5. Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications.

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.