YMCA of Central New York·Town of Clay, New York
The Volleyball Referee is responsible for officiating league games and ensuring a safe, fun, and fair environment for all participants. They must also foster positive relationships with members and staff while upholding the organization's character development values.
Description $16.00/hour Nights
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This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Under the direction of the Family and Sports Director, the Volleyball Referee is responsible for the officiating games in the gymnasium or volleyball courts. The incumbent is a team player who demonstrates strong skills in supervision, organization, member service, and has excellent verbal and written communication. The Volleyball Referee assures the well-being for each participant in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training.
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following: · Fosters an environment, which includes the four YMCA character development values of respect, responsibility, caring, and honesty, in addition to teaching skills in team-building, good sportsmanship, friendship and pride in doing one’s best. · Provides a safe, healthy, moral and fun environment for all adult members. · Acts as a positive role model for the adult members in the programs. This includes actions, speech and attire. · Ability to answer member and staff questions, concerns, and complaints in a timely and courteous manner. · Contribute to the success of the sports program by being on time and prepared. · Develop relationships with members, facilitate relationships between members and provide superior services. · Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor · Officiate league games for members. · Attends necessary staff meetings. · Maintains sound public relations between staff, coaches, participants and sports department.
· High School Diploma.· At least three (3) years of work related experience managing sport programs.· Demonstrates and understand the importance of building relationships with members· Effective interpersonal and communications (oral and written) skills· Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with Members, Directors, Staff and Vendors. · Ability address complaints and concerns also analyze and solve problems.
· Must complete online Bloodborne Pathogens and Employee Safety trainings prior to initial assignment to position.· Valid referee certification is required and must remain up-to-date while employed.· Must complete online Hazard Communication training within the first 90-days of employment.· Must attend and complete Youth Protection, Listen First and Darkness to Light trainings, within the first 90-days of employment.
Work is normally performed in a typical sports/gymnasium environment. At times, the employee may be exposed to situations where injuries may occur. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to above average. Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions and to wet and/or humid conditions in swimming pool areas may occur.
Market context
In New York, part-time volleyball referee roles typically draw candidates with prior sports-program experience and current officiating credentials, especially where school and youth athletics need reliable coverage. This role is competitive because employers usually look for a high school diploma, referee certification, and completion of safety and youth protection training. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and highlight any sports-program leadership experience in your application.