Youth Sports Referee

Commitment to Equity

Our Commitment to Equity

The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

Our Commitment to Equity

The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

• This is an onsite position.

Officiate a variety of sports programs for youth and teens. Currently in need of someone for our year-round basketball league at the West Seattle and Fauntleroy Y. Create a safe, enjoyable, positive and inclusive environment that welcomes people of all skill and activity levels. Provide a quality experience to participants.

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement with generous employer contributions
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO)
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs 25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff
• Some benefits only available to full-time staff

Hiring Range: $21.30 - $23.00/hour DOE

• Officiates games in accordance with YMCA rules and guidelines.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
• Develops positive relationships with participants
• Sets up and takes down equipment. Reports any equipment needs.
• Attends staff meetings and approved trainings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.

Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

• 16 years of age or older.
• Current state approved first aid certification preferred.*
• Current state approved CPR certification preferred.*
• Knowledge of the sport.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
• Develops positive relationships with participants.
• Sets up and takes down equipment. Reports any equipment needs.
• Experience in officiating preferred.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
• Develops positive relationships with participants.
• Sets up and takes down equipment. Reports any equipment needs.
• Attends staff meetings and approved trainings as required.
• Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.

• Prefer knowledge of, and pervious experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
• Other duties assigned.
• At hire, or earliest possible training (but no later than 90 days after employment)

• Thrive on working in a collaborative environment
• Are very adaptable
• Have high ownership and strong work ethic
• Are a great problem solver who can think on…