Referee

POSITION STATEMENT

Under the direction of the Program Director and in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Lake Superior YMCA, a referee is responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of each child/adult enrolled in the sports programs. They will create a safe and positive environment that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe conditions in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

OUR CULTURE

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Model, teach, and incorporate the YMCA’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
• Interact with participants in a positive manner at all times and get to know members on a first name basis. Develop meaningful relationships with youth, adults, and other YMCA Staff.
• Maintain a friendly atmosphere and encourage good sportsmanship while supervising and reinforcing YMCA practices.
• Do not accept gifts from parents, players, coaches, or volunteers. (unless leftover snacks)
• Arrives at a time designated for preparation of sporting event, wearing staff attire to be easily identified by participants.
• Provide customer service to fulfill the needs of the participants, coaches, parents, and volunteers as well as using teachable moments as often as possible during the course of the programming.
• Be responsible for safety of the participants and never leave a program unsupervised. Complete and turn in all accident/incident reports immediately to your supervisor.
• Set up and tear down the necessary sports equipment needed for the game while maintaining a clean and safe work site assisting the custodial staff as needed.
• Provide an encouraging, organized, and quality environment for coaches, participants, volunteers, and parents.
• Read, understand, and follow all rules, guidelines, and policies that have been developed for the YMCA league as well as enforce the rules using whistle and verbal communication.
• Provide direct supervision to program participants at all times and ensure a safe environment. If a hazardous situation occurs, will act swiftly to correct the situation while demonstrating professionalism in executing tasks.
• Understand and follow all safety rules and regulations including knowledge of emergency procedures and location of emergency equipment.
• Attend all in-servicetrainingsand staff meetings.

YMCA COMPETENCIES

• Values:Accept and demonstrate the Y’s values
• Community:Desire to serve others and fulfill community needs
• Inclusion:Work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions
• Relationships:Build rapport and relate well with others
• Developing Others:Take the initiative to assist in developing others
• Decision-Making:Make sound judgments, and transfer learning from one situation to another

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position will not have any supervisory roles. This position will follow federal and state Department of Labor Laws. This position will always be scheduled to work with a person over the age of 18.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment for this position may have high noise levels at times. This position could be outdoors or indoors. Outdoor weather elements may vary at times and walking conditions may be uneven.

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.

The employeeis occasionally required tosit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee mustfrequentlylift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depthperceptionand ability to adjust focus

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a part time position. Hours will depend on the season and activity/league running at that time.

REQUIREDQUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Minimumage of 15 years old and enrolled in High School and working towards a diploma.
• Knowledge of