1. Job Summary:
The Sports Official is responsible for officiating sports events, games or competitions held at branches, camps, or off-site at other facilities or fields. They attend, monitor, track statistics, regulate and enforce rules during games. The incumbent provides and safe, enjoyable experience to all program participants.
2. Essential Functions:
Prepare courts/fields prior to matches/games including any set up as necessary.Monitor and regulate games/matches to ensure conformance with rules and regulations.Interact with players in a respectful and engaging manner.Handle disputes and resolve rule issues objectively.Act as subject matter expert and authority during sporting events.Communicate with teams, coaches, families and other staff.Track all relevant statistics during games and submit records and scores to supervisor.Work with sports staff to ensure participant satisfaction.Perform miscellaneous related duties, as assigned.
3. Relationships:
Supervisor may vary, depending upon location. The incumbent works closely with sports staff and youth development teams. This position requires interaction with youth, participants, families, and seniors from diverse backgrounds.
4. Qualifications:
Required
Previous experience officiating in the specific sportWorking knowledge of the principles and playing rules of the sportAbility to work well under pressureAbility to assist with injured or ejected and unruly participantsAbility to document incidents, accidents, and injuries
5. Work Conditions:
Perform all physical aspects of the position, including being mobile, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time.Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in hazardous/dangerous situations.May be exposed to verbal outbursts, physical actions or bodily fluids as part of the environment.Work environments range from quiet work areas to busy, noisy indoor and outdoor spaces with several groups talking amongst themselves concurrently.Must be able to actively participate in games/activities over an extended period of time.
6. Additional Notes:
This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is responsible for taking direction from branch representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch or Association success.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pledge

The Y of the North is committed to the work and everyday practices of eliminating disparities and eradicating of unjust systems to become a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization. YMCA of the North team members and volunteers must exemplify the associations mission, vision and values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility.

The YMCA of the North continues to develop plans and strategies to ensure team members and volunteers reflect the demographics of the communities we serve. We will continually conduct institutional racism and oppression review of our policies, procedures and practices in recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; layoffs; terminations; and the ongoing development of a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive work environment and culture that promotes equity and respect for the human dignity of all. We value and respect this diversity and choose to be inclusive through our acceptance of all.