Sports Offiicating Director - YMCA

GENERAL FUNCTION

Under the direction of the Branch Director, the Sports Officiating Director is responsible for maintaining standards for the YMCA and develops, organizes and implements high quality YMCA sports programs and events. This position is responsible for the hiring, scheduling, development, training and evaluation of game officials and scorekeepers at the YMCA Farha Sport Centers.

• 10 years of high school and/or college officiating experience preferred.
• Two years’ experience assigning officials preferred. Certification in all three key sports is required after employment. (Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball).

• Must be able to routinely perform the following physical activities; climb, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand, walk and perform moderate physical activity for extended periods of time, lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity.
• Must be able to lead and coach teams and individuals and have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must possess mental alertness, problem solving and task management skills; ability to make independent and sound decisions in a rapidly changing environment.
• Must exhibit initiative in the absence of supervision.
• Must demonstrate a high level of maturity, patience, dependability, sound judgment and the desire to work with all ages.
• Must be able to relate to and work with diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner.
• Must work collaboratively as a team member as well as independently and lead by assigned goals, duties and deadlines.
• Must present a neat and professional appearance at all times.

• Commitment to the YMCA mission, vision and values.
• Must attend New Employee Orientation within 30 days of hire.
• Complete CPR/AED, First Aid, O2, and Listen First Workshop in accordance to Conditions of Employment.
• Understand and abide-by all policies and procedures as set forth by the association.
• Work a schedule that reflects the needs of the branch; including evenings and weekends.
• A strong foundational knowledge of the technical aspects of basketball, soccer, and volleyball, and a firm grasp on the concept of using sports as a vehicle for Youth Development.

• Recruits and hires diverse officials and scorekeepers to build a database of experience. Onboards and develops them for success. Approves contracts and management of contract worker certification and training to meet department needs.
• Reviews and evaluates performance. Develop strategies to motivate and achieve goals.
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.
• Schedules and conducts Referee/scorekeeper Orientations and Sports Specific Trainings each season.
• Secures and schedules training for staff, volunteer coaches and contracted partners. Develop internal certification and training process.
• Schedules required number of officials and scorekeepers for all games each season and provides game day support to all YMCA Farha Sport Center locations.
• Leads the rules committee to improve the experience of participants and update rules when necessary to achieve positive competition.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with Kansas State High School Athletic Association (KSHSAA).
• Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
• Assists in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
• Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions.
• Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
• Attends seasonal coaches meeting for basketball, volleyball, soccer and any adult sports. A ttend sports cabinet meetings as needed.
• Follow systems, practices, and training related to risk management and safety of participants and staff and follow incident report procedures and policies.
• All other duties as assigned.

YMCA Farha Sport Center sport games have quality officials and scorekeepers that lead to safe games, high levels of participant satisfaction and retention.