Youth Basketball Referee
Bradenton, FL Sports
Job Type
Part-time
Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Sports Director, the referee is responsible for officiating youth basketball, games for enrolled participants


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Responsible for being prompt and professional during all games and program activities
  • Interact with coaches, other sports officials / umpires, youth, parents and YMCA staff
  • Enforce program rules and policies by maintaining constant surveillance of program participants
  • Set up facility or equipment, store equipment, and secure facility upon completion of games/program (on an as needed basis)
  • Report equipment problems
  • Ensure safety of members/participants
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Monitors the area at all times to ensure safety, and immediately makes changes as necessary.
  • Provides a positive environment for all participants, and actively encourages participation to ensure growth and development.
  • Exemplifies appropriate behavior and is a role model for participants; actively listens to all children and shows patience, understanding, and respect for others.
  • Instructs and guides participants through the rules of the program and ensures adherence; disciplines children within established guidelines of the YMCA and parent, and only when appropriate.
  • Immediately reports all unusual incidents or accidents to the Sports Director, and fills out all applicable and necessary reports.
  • Responsible for upholding all staff safety requirements including cleaning protocols throughout the day, as required by my department.
  • All other duties as assigned
Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Successfully meet the Association’s policies on background screening
  • Must have previous playing or officiating experience or have completed referee training clinic
  • Adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke free workplace policy
  • Able to maintain confidentiality
  • Excellent verbal and communication skills

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

  • CPR and First Aid Certifications preferred
  • Completion of YMCA Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training annually
  • Completion of YMCA Blood borne Pathogens Training annually
  • Staff Safety Requirements/Cleaning Protocols
  • Additional training classes as recommended by Supervisor