MAQ -Youth Sports Official
YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley
- Maquoketa, IA
- $12.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Free individual YMCA membership! Discounts on programs
- Child Care discount 25% (must work min 20 hrs/week to qualify); Summer Camp discounts
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Program
- Y Retirement Fund: Y pays 12% after employee meets eligibility requirements
- Eligible to participate in 403B savings account through Y Retirement Fund
- Tuition Assistance
- Competitive Wages
- Flexible Schedules
- Career Development
- Be able to officiate/referee the sport assigned, demonstrate and teach core skills through academy style classes and during games.
- Provide customer service to fulfill the needs of the participants and the coaches as well as using teachable moments as often as possible during the course of the game, as well as memorize the "YMCA Sports Pledge" and be able to present it on game day to the kids.
- Ensure a consistent and quality experience for all participants, parents and volunteers.
- Able to interact and diffuse situations with dissatisfied individuals.
- Set up and take down the necessary sports equipment needed for the game while maintaining a clean and safe work site; assist custodial staff as needed to ensure a clean and safe environment.
- Read and understand the rules that have been developed for the YMCA league as well as enforce the rules using a whistle, verbal communication, colored flags, or other tools relevant to the game being played.
- Provide direct supervision to program participants at all times and ensure a safe environment. If a hazardous situation occurs the official must act swiftly to correct it while demonstrating professionalism in executing tasks.
- Understand and follow all safety rules and regulations including knowledge of emergency procedures and location of emergency equipment. Attend all in-service training and staff meetings.
- Prepare incident reports accurately, consistently and in accordance with established timelines. Seek guidance from supervisor in unusual circumstances.
- Adherence to all policies and procedures of the YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley.
- Participate in and solicit others to participate in necessary YMCA financial development efforts, specifically the Annual Campaign.
- Maintain certifications listed under Certificates and Other Requirements.
- Regular and timely adherence to respective schedule/meetings.
- All other duties as assigned by the Branch Executive Director and/or Program Director I - Sports.
- No officiating/refereeing experience is necessary but the person must have knowledge of the sport and basic understanding of the rules.
- CPR/AED/First Aid*
- Mandatory Reporter*