Adult League Referee (Basketball)

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Sports Director and/or Sports Coordinator, the position is responsible for officiating adult sports league games for enrolled participants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for being prompt and professional during all games and program activities
• Knowledge of the rules for the YMCA Adult Sports Program and the governing body of the league sanction
• The ability to work as a team member, communicate effectively to the community.
• Interact with coaches, other sports officials / umpires, youth, parents and YMCA staff
• To be able to effectively define rulings made during games to coaches and to players.
• The umpire will always be required to conduct & present themselves in a professional manner.
• Once they are at the game site, they will be required to help set up and take down all sports equipment for the day’s games.
• Help out as needed with any YMCA special event that might be held
• Enforce program rules and policies by maintaining constant surveillance of program participants
• Report equipment problems
• Ensure safety of members/participants
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Immediately reports all unusual incidents or accidents to the Sports Director, and fills out all applicable and necessary reports.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s job to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successfully meet the Association’s policies on background screening
• Must have previous playing or officiating experience or have completed referee training clinic
• Adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke free workplace policy
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent verbal and communication skills

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• CPR and First Aid Certifications preferred
• Completion of YMCA Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training annually
• Completion of YMCA Blood borne Pathogens Training annually
• Additional training classes as recommended by Supervisor