YMCA of Greater San Antonio·San Antonio, Texas
The umpire is responsible for officiating sports games, maintaining game schedules, and ensuring participant safety according to YMCA policies. They must also communicate effectively with parents, players, and coaches while maintaining a clean and safe facility environment.
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. With general guidance of the Sports Director the referee officiates practices and games. Will adhere to the child care policies and the goals of the YMCA, and directs each games in accordance with the mission statement of the YMCA of San Antonio and the standards of all regulatory agencies.
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Officiate sports games for all levels of YMCA sports programming to include keeping time and identifying parents to volunteer as scorekeepers when appropriate.
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Must have knowledge of game rules and responsibilities as well as attend sport specific training as required.
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Monitor and respond to all horseplay.
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Promote participant safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
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Give answers to questions or seek others who can do so.
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Develop and maintain communication with the parents, players, and coaches.
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Enforce all YMCA rules and policies.
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Keep current on all game and practice schedule changes.
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Respond to all emergencies in a prompt manner.
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Responsible for cleanliness of facility sites.
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Maintain a courteous, friendly attitude, and be a positive role model.
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Attend all trainings and meetings relating to the position.
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Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Work is performed in a fast-paced outdoor environment and requires work in off-site locations.
Visual acuity is required for monitoring potential hazards for children.
Job requires high levels of alertness and concentration.
Must be able to physically intervene in situations that might compromise safety
Ability to make sound decisions and judgments even when distracted by noise and activity.
Repetitive stooping and bending with occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds is required.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods at a time is also required.
Employee must be able to hear, speak and understand the words of others, as well as, the ability to manipulate keyboards, telephone keypads, writing utensils is essential.
Candidates must be at least 16 years old and possess a strong understanding of various sports rules and principles. The role requires the ability to obtain specific safety certifications, such as CPR and First Aid, within the first 60 days of employment.
Market context
In Texas, YMCA baseball and softball umpire roles are often available where youth sports programs need dependable officials for seasonal games. Competition can be strongest for candidates who already know the rules well, communicate clearly, and can complete CPR and First Aid certification soon after starting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm you meet the age minimum and be ready to list any officiating or sports experience in your application.
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