Description
With a job in Youth Sports, you can help young athletes grow as players and individuals. Your part-time role at the Y can make a lifelong impact on the children in your community! We’re looking for officials and gym monitors who can help us keep our seasonal sports programs running smoothly, putting the development of players at the forefront of all we do.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Officiate the Y Sports under the principals of Character Development and the guidelines and curriculum produced for the program.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Arrive prior to start of scheduled games and stay late as needed
- Ensure that the YMCA Pledge is being said prior to the start of each game
- Communicate problems and concerns following the chain of command, shared by the participants to program director in charge of sports
- Must be able to relate to all program participants in a courteous, respectful and professional manner
- Have confidence needed to enforce YMCA rules utilized to carry out the program
- Ability to address and respond to any actions that are not in line with the YMCA mission or philosophy
- Must provide the safest possible environment by helping to organize and maintain the program area including any and all YMCA equipment used by program participants
- Report any and all incidents to supervisor
- Responsible for carrying out approved emergency action plans in the event of an emergency
- Be impartial and fair in your duties as an official
- Keep the sport fun for participants
- As appropriate, help players learn the game
- Set up and canvas playing surfaces prior to game to help in the overall safe experience for the players
- Communicate effectively with parents, coaches, participants and volunteers
- Accept responsibility of association wide sports program as needed
- Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors and volunteers
EFFECT ON END RESULT:
Results are positive when participants are having fun by improving and learning new skills, sharing time with current and new friends, exercising and competing.
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Must be certified in PR/CPR, AED, O2, and First Aid. (Training provided by the Y, if needed)
- Knowing the Y rules of the particular sport completely with the ability to enforce them with authority.
- An understanding of the YMCA mission in sports and how that mission is carried out using the Y’s Core Values.
- Must be able to effectively communicate and relate to all age levels.
- Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
Skills Required
- Certification in CPR, AED, oxygen, and First Aid; YMCA training may be provided if needed.
- Complete knowledge of the applicable sport's YMCA rules and ability to enforce them authoritatively.
- Understanding of the YMCA mission in sports and its Core Values.
- Ability to communicate and relate effectively to people of all age levels.
- Ability to lift 30 pounds.
What We Do
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening individuals and communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Serving central and western Oklahoma since the late 19th century, it operates multiple wellness centers and community programs that promote fitness, family support, education and service opportunities to build spirit, mind and body for people of all ages.
