What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports Official - Desert Foothills YMCA position at YMCA?
The Valley of the Sun YMCA is honored to be among the top 50 YMCA associations in the United States, recognized for transforming our culture, vision, and operations. With 12 branches across the Valley and Northern Arizona, along with a thriving overnight camp in Prescott, we are a rapidly growing, cause-driven organization. Our mission is to enhance the nation's health and well-being while creating opportunities to give back and support our communities. If you are dedicated to being part of a greater movement, a career with the YMCA is for you.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF A SPORTS OFFICIAL:
- Assists with the overall operations of youth sports programs.
- Develops positive relationships with participants, coaches, and parents.
- Assists in the evaluation of programs, maintains accurate records, and distributes information to coaches.
- Operates all equipment properly and promptly reports any problems.
- Sets up and maintains a clean playing area.
- Attends staff meetings and training courses as required.
- Obtains a substitute supervisor when needed.
- Supervises one or more sports sites.
- Enforces rules and regulations.
- Possesses mature judgment and sound decision-making.
- Communicates effectively with members, peers, volunteers, parents, children, and supervisor.
- Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency procedures.
- Completes incident and accident reports, as necessary.
- Incorporates the mission, philosophy, and 4 core values of the YMCA in all communication with participants and co-workers.
- This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.
REQUIREMENTS TO BE A SPORTS OFFICIAL:
- 21 years of age or older
- Current state approved first aid certification
- Current CPR
- Up-to-date knowledge of YMCA guidelines designated for the league
- Six months minimum experience in refereeing
PART TIME BENEFITS:
- Free YMCA Staff Membership
- Discounted Family Membership
- Program Discounts
- Paid Sick Leave (after 90 days of employment)
- Employee Assistant Program
- Employee & Employer Retirement Contribution Options
OUR YMCA 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.
Valley of the Sun YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this opening. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.
Our YMCA promotes a safe environment that is free from abuse. No form of abuse will be tolerated.
This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.
