Youth Sports Referee - Soccer

EUGENE FAMILY YMCA • Eugene, OR

1d • $18 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Referees are responsible for supervising Y basketball and soccer games and setting the tone of each game. Ensuring all basketball rules/guidelines are followed while also ensuring that youth are having fun. This position works closely with the Youth Sports Director.

Requirements

• Must be at least 14 years of age
• Baseline Knowledge of the rules of the youth sport(s) being officiated at our Y

Nice To Haves

• Four or more years of playing sport competitively (high school or college level)
• Set 1 trainings for NFHS website related to sport (list available from Youth Sports Director)
• OSAA Official
• 10+ years of OSAA experience
• Ability to connect with people of diverse backgrounds
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• The ability to demonstrate a friendly, courteous and professional manner while working with members and staff, and the ability to understand, articulate and enforce YMCA policies and procedures in a positive way
• Capacity to de-escalate arguments and potential conflict
• Communication (written and verbal)
• Teamwork
• Positive Attitude
• Initiative
• Leadership
• Decision Making
• Commitment
• Empathy
• Patience
• Participants
• Families/Guardian
• Coaches and players
• Youth Sports Director
• Program and Clinic Staff
• Referees and Scorekeepers
• Facility Staff

Responsibilities

• Promote sporting ethics and conduct in Y games
• Ensure a high level of customer service for all program participants, coaches and families
• Maintain equipment needed for games (i.e balls, scoreboards, whistles, tables, etc.)
• Knowledge of sports rules
• Reliably work assigned shifts
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the YMCA mission, values, purpose and goals
• Address safety concerns for spectators and players
• Enforce all YMCA safety and Code of Conduct guidelines
• Complete all required trainings as assigned by supervisor, by scheduled due date
• If required to drive while on duty (either your own vehicle or a Y-owned vehicle), must maintain a current, valid Oregon driver’s license, a DMV driving record that meets YMCA standards, and evidence of insurability throughout entire term of employment
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Employee Benefits & Discounts
• The Eugene Family YMCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
• The Eugene Family YMCA is committed to creating an environment of mutual recognition where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
• The Y believes that diversity, inclusion, and a sense of purpose and belonging in the workplace are critical to the achievement of our mission. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
• If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may complete the ADA Accommodation Request Form; or contact us at [e-mail] or 541-686-9622.
• The Y: We're for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed