Description:
$16.00/hour
Nights
A Career with a Cause
We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and grow. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
Our purpose is to strengthen the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are committed to these causes because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values. Historically founded on the Christian principles of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility; our mission is to put these principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
We are for ALL.
Position Summary: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Under the direction of the Family and Sports Director, the Volleyball Referee is responsible for the officiating games in the gymnasium or volleyball courts. The incumbent is a team player who demonstrates strong skills in supervision, organization, member service, and has excellent verbal and written communication. The Volleyball Referee assures the well-being for each participant in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
- Fosters an environment, which includes the four YMCA character development values of respect, responsibility, caring, and honesty, in addition to teaching skills in team-building, good sportsmanship, friendship and pride in doing one’s best.
- Provides a safe, healthy, moral and fun environment for all adult members.
- Acts as a positive role model for the adult members in the programs. This includes actions, speech and attire.
- Ability to answer member and staff questions, concerns, and complaints in a timely and courteous manner.
- Contribute to the success of the sports program by being on time and prepared.
- Develop relationships with members, facilitate relationships between members and provide superior services.
- Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor
- Officiate league games for members.
- Attends necessary staff meetings.
- Maintains sound public relations between staff, coaches, participants and sports department.
Requirements:
Experience, Education, and Qualifications:· High School Diploma.· At least three (3) years of work related experience managing sport programs.· Demonstrates and understand the importance of building relationships with members· Effective interpersonal and communications (oral and written) skills· Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with Members, Directors, Staff and Vendors. · Ability address complaints and concerns also analyze and solve problems.
Trainings & Certifications:· Must complete online Bloodborne Pathogens and Employee Safety trainings prior to initial assignment to position.· Valid referee certification is required and must remain up-to-date while employed.· Must complete online Hazard Communication training within the first 90-days of employment.· Must attend and complete Youth Protection, Listen First and Darkness to Light trainings, within the first 90-days of employment.
YMCA Leadership Competencies:
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Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause
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Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence
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Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these essential functions.
Work Environment:
Work is normally performed in a typical sports/gymnasium environment. At times, the employee may be exposed to situations where injuries may occur. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to above average. Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions and to wet and/or humid conditions in swimming pool areas may occur.
