OCY Sports Official

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

With the guidance and direction of the Program Director, the Referee administers the policies and procedures of all basketball programs relating to youth, teen, adult, and active older adult. He/she will uphold the employee code of conduct and will ensure that all areas of the job responsibilities reflect the mission of the Old Colony Y, and regulating agency. The Referee will display and encourage the character traits of caring, responsibility, honesty and respect in the fulfillment of all job duties.

JOB FUNCTION:

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

·Enforce and demonstrate a strong knowledge of all the rules of the Old Colony YMCA Basketball League. The league rules are High School Rules with a few modifications.

·Work 2-4 games in any given night that you are assigned to work.

·League Details:

·Adults (men’s league, women’s league)

·Competitive w/ playoffs-(2) 20 minute halves (running clock) -(2) refs per game-sessions run: spring, fall, winter

·Work score, stat sheets and scoreboard if needed

·Arrive 15 minutes before schedule time

·Receives and follows detailed instructions

·Must be capable of working under pressure

·Ability to resolve conflicts in a professional and tactful manner

·Assist with the set-up of the gym before games and the cleanup

·Ensure a safe and positive experience

·Work closely with the league coordinator to ensure the league runs smoothly

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

· FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES

· FACILITY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· INTERDIVISIONAL/COMMUNITY/VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES:

·Promote Y programs through public appearances and presentations.

·Assist with specialty program activities.

·Active member of the Association Onboarding Task Force.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

· Mission Advancement : Models and teaches the Y’s values. Ensures a high level of service with
a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

· Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

· Operational Effectiveness : Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

· Personal Growth : Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Requirements

·Must be at least 21 years old • High School Diploma or GED

·An IAABO Certified Basketball official with at least 2 yrs experience (must show proof)

·Knowledge of the High School Basketball rules of the State of Massachusetts

·Be able to work Score, Stat sheets and a scoreboard if asked