Benbrook YMCA Youth Sports Official

As a YMCA Sports Official, you’ll be responsible for officiating soccer, volleyball and basketball games while ensuring a safe, fair, and enjoyable experience for all participants. Your role includes enforcing game rules, maintaining control of the game, and promoting good sportsmanship among players, coaches, and spectators.

You’ll play a key part in creating a positive and inclusive environment that reflects the YMCA’s core values, while addressing any safety concerns or conflicts that may arise during practices and games.

Key Responsibilities:

• Game Officiating: Officiate youth sports games, ensuring adherence to the rules and regulations of the sport. Make impartial and accurate calls during games.
• Safety Monitoring: Ensure the safety of all participants by monitoring the play area, identifying potential hazards, and responding appropriately to any injuries or emergencies.
• Sportsmanship Promotion: Encourage and model good sportsmanship, teamwork, and positive behavior among participants, coaches, and spectators.
• Communication: Communicate effectively with players, coaches, and parents. Explain rules and decisions clearly and calmly.
• Game Preparation: Assist in setting up and taking down equipment for games and practices. Ensure all necessary equipment is available and in good condition.
• Conflict Resolution: Address any conflicts or disputes that arise during games in a professional and effective manner.
• Training and Development: Attend training sessions and meetings as required. Stay informed about rule changes and best practices in youth sports officiating.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of game scores, incidents, and any disciplinary actions taken.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Prior experience as a sports official or referee is preferred. Knowledge of the specific sport being officiated is essential.
• Certifications: Certification in officiating (if applicable for the specific sport). CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Skills: Strong understanding of the rules and regulations of the sport. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to make quick, fair, and confident decisions.
• Physical Demands: Ability to stand, walk, and run for extended periods. Capability to work in various weather conditions if officiating outdoor sports.
• Attributes: Fairness, integrity, patience, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. A genuine interest in working with youth and promoting positive youth development.

Work Environment:

• Indoor and outdoor sports facilities.
• Exposure to various weather conditions if officiating outdoor sports.

MISSION
To put Christian principles into practice through programs, services and relationships that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

AREAS OF IMPACT
The YMCA is an organization that serves all people, from all backgrounds and all walks of life. Our purpose is to strengthen community. Our areas of impact include:

• Youth Development: Empowering young people to reach their full potential.
• Healthy Living: Improving individual and community well-being.
• Social Responsibility: Providing support and inspiring action in our communities.

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.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE. WORK AT THE Y.