The Frederick YMCA is here to support our community in living healthier lives, strengthening family bonds and improving our overall community. We do this great work by providing programs and memberships targeted towards youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. If this work appeals to you, we are excited to be hiring part time Referees. We'd love to have you join the Frederick YMCA family.
Position Summary
The Youth Sports League Referee is responsible for officiating the assigned league games scheduled to him/her by the Director of Youth Sports.
Knowledge And Skills
He/she must demonstrate a basic knowledge of the rules and general game play for a variety of sports, including but not limited to soccer, basketball and volleyball; possess excellent communication skills; have a general understanding of the principles of youth development and age appropriate expectations.
Essential Functions
Ensure a safe environment for the players and spectators at events.
Make correct calls based on generally accepted rules dependent on game situation and age group.
Ensure first aid kit is fully stocked and accessible during all events.
Complete incident/accident report as needed and turn in to supervisor with 24 hours.
Arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the game to check facility/field condition for possible risk issues; correct as needed.
Obtain a qualified referee for games that he/she will not be able to officiate.
Obtain and return YMCA equipment for the event; note any equipment issues and report and correct as needed.
Ensure all game areas are clear and free of trash at the end of the event.
Qualifications/Requirements
Current high school student or graduate, 2 years experience in either playing or officiating said event. Basic knowledge of specific sport rules in which you referee.
Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as policies and procedures and safety information; be able to speak effectively with staff and program participants.
Must have knowledge of basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using whole numbers, fractions and decimals).
Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding; deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.
Basic knowledge of PC skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook
Work Environment And Physical Demands
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift up to 30lbs. on a regular basis; must be able to walk, run, sit, stand, bend, kneel, reach, pull, stoop, crawl, crouch, talk, use hands and climb or balance on a regular basis. Must be in physical shape to allow for moving up/down the field (court).
Work Environment
Person will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
Person will be exposed to moderate noise outside and in the gymnasium.
Person may be exposed to electrical discharge in gym from lights and/or outlets
Person may be exposed to outside weather conditions
Person may be exposed to structural problems with tents or fences
Person will be exposed to moving objects (ex. Soccer ball)
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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