Youth Sports Official/ Youth Sports/ Monroe County/ Part Time at GATEWAY REGION YMCA in Columbia, Illinois

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The incumbent will provide sports officiating, instruction, supervision, and support for members, participants and guardians of the YMCA sports programs. Incumbent will work together with coaches, staff and other officials to assure that the sports program operates efficiently.

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. The Gateway Region YMCA strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Monitor team sports at the YMCA or off-site locations.
2. Teach the knowledge of the game to youth and adults.
3. Assume responsibility for interpreting the rules, policies and traditions of the game to the sport participants
1. Be a team player that can relate positively to all staff, volunteers and participants
2. Be able to observe participant and fan behavior and respond verbally to health and safety concerns and to deal appropriately with any improper behavior.
3. Organize and manage sport set up, clean up and participate in activities necessary to deliver a quality sports experience.
4. Adjust and operate all sports equipment as applicable including but not limited to baskets, goals, scoreboards, sound systems and any other operation that will contribute to the success of the sports game and league.
5. Contributes to a superior work culture through participation in training and staff meetings to develop leadership, management and technical skills related to sports.
6. Stay current with applicable sport rules and regulations.
7. Show enthusiasm about officiating and teaching the knowledge of the game.
8. Must be able to move into correct position to see plays on the playing field or court.
9. Perform all other duties assigned.


LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
· Mission Advancement
· Collaboration
· Operational Effectiveness
· Personal Growth


QUALIFICATIONS:
· Must be at least 16 years old for youth, and 18 for adult sports.
· Minimum 1 year of experience working with school age children preferred.
· High School or College level knowledge of sports experience preferred

Non-Certified
· Entry level, no certifications required


Certified
· Must be certified in Missouri or Illinois High School Athletic certifying body

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WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
· Physical Mobility: walking, climbing, stairs, standing, kneeling, bending, leaning, stooping and sitting for extended periods of time.
· Physical Dexterity: ability to use telephone, computer, electronic equipment, exercise equipment, office equipment (fax, copier, stapler, etc.), tools and machinery as needed.
· Lifting: ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
· Sensory Requirements: ability to hear, listen, speak, smell, touch, taste, see and distinguish colors.
· Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.

· Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
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