Youth Sports Referee/Sports Assistant

The YMCA of Snohomish County provides jobs and careers with a cause. Every day, the Y makes a lasting impression in our communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Our unique work environment constantly changes to adapt to the needs of our communities. We are a non-profit, in the people business. This means that we help members meet a fitness or ability goal, see that children thrive in our child care programs, encourage family togetherness, and give youth an opportunity to learn life skills through water safety, sports, and teen programming.

Job Summary:
Under the supervision and guidance of the Sports Director or Coordinator, the Sports Referee is responsible for officiating youth, teen or adult sporting events including, but not limited to: basketball, soccer, flag football, volleyball, etc. This position requires individuals to monitor play, ensure safety of all coaches and participants. Provide direct supervision of participants in a safe, enjoyable, positive and inclusive environment that welcomes participants of all skill and activity level. Provide a quality experience to participants focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Employee will be expected to referee sports games, keeping participants safe and the games under control. This position also requires referees to act professionally and to serve as role models for the participants. Referees are required to wear referee jerseys when working a game. This position also requires that referees communicate with adult coaches to ensure games start in a timely manner, prepare courts for play, recruit volunteer scorekeepers, and assist Gym Supervisors with opening, closing, and cleaning the gym. All employees of the YMCA including referees are expected to uphold the four core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Preferred candidates will official multiple sports/season and is committed to provide a quality experience to participants.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide safe supervision of participants

• Officiate sports games for all levels of recreation and competitive Sport Programs.

• Perform other duties as assigned
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies
• Develop and maintain positive effective relationships with our diverse members, participants and other staff
• Adhere to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards
• Implement program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA core values

Qualifications:

• Minimum 16 years of age

• Previous officiating experience preferred but not required
• Must have willingness and desire to work with children and adults
• General knowledge of recreation sports programs and equipment
• Current CPR Adult and Child and First Aid, or be willing to obtain

Y Culture:

• Exhibit Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
• Arrive on time ready for shift, clock in/out within timekeeping system
• Build relationships with a diverse membership base in culturally responsive ways, connect members with one another and to the YMCA
• Complete required training and certifications within established guidelines

Availability: Weeknights & Saturdays; Available for shifts between 4:30-9pm (weeknights) and 7am-5pm (Saturday)
**Travel may be required throughout Snohomish County**

Our benefits are AMAZING!

• FREE YMCA family membership for all staff
• FREE training offered for all positions & get paid while you train for your job!

• Retirement paid at 12% annual compensation after 2 years of service (minimum 1,000 hours worked in each year)
• Sick Pay accrued at rate of one hour for every 40 hours worked (available after 90 days)

• Flexible work schedules and a family-friendly environment.
• 20% off programs and services for all staff
• Cheery, dynamic cause-driven work environment, like no other!

Little to no experience required for most positions—let us train you!

Per Washington State law, we disclose the full range of the pay grade for this position which is $16.25-$22.00.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:
The Y is made up of people of all ages and from every walk of life, working side by side to strengthen communities. Together we work to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race or sexual orientation, has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect and responsibility—they guide everything we do.
We look forward to having you on our YMCA team!

• The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity at all levels of our organization!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.25 - $17.70 per hour