Referee - Brown Family YMCA

## Description **Essential Functions:** 1. Represents the YMCA and maintains appropriate relationships with members, parents and youth. 2. Begins each game with a prayer and/or devotion and ensures game conducted reflects YMCA values. 3. Diffuses conflict situations involving players, fans, or captains. 4. Communicates any inappropriate behavior to Sports Coordinator/Director. 5. Enforces rules for particular sport and YMCA Sports philosophy. 6. Serves as a positive role model. 7. Has knowledge of emergency and safety procedures. 8. Attends all YMCA required trainings and meetings. 9. Represents the YMCA and maintains appropriate dress code. 10. Gathers all equipment, supplies, and materials for games, setting up before game and cleaning up after conclusion. 11. Monitors gym or fields during practices and reports any negative behavior to proper channels. **** ***NOTE:*** ***This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.*** **YMCA Competencies (Leader):** *Inclusion:* Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. *Relationships:* Builds rapport and relates well to others. *Communication:* Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. *Decision-Making:* Makes sound judgments; and transfers learning from one situation to another. *Emotional Maturity:* Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. **Qualifications:** **Referee 1** Referee for sports involving youth ages 2-8 years old, no experience required, must be over the age of 16. **Referee 2** Referee for sports involving youth ages 9-17 years old, 2+ years of experience, must be over the age of 16 and/or certification from governing body or prior Y e e experience **Referee 3** Referee for sports involving youth/adult competitive games, must be over the age of 18, with 3-5 years’ experience and certification. 1. Must present a professional, mature image, and have excellent interpersonal communication skills. 2. Must possess conflict resolution skills and good judgment in identifying potentially risky situations involving members and participants. 3. Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications. 4. We will train you to enforce official league rules and on the YMCA philosophy during all scheduled athletic activities. 5. Pay is determined by experience. 6. Must pass Level 2 Background Screening. Level 2 is a fingerprint check of state and federal criminal history information conducted through the Florida Department of law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). https://info.flclearinghouse.com **Physical Demands:** Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations. al functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.