Sports Referee (Weekends Only)

Brief Description Who We Are: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA) is Austin’s leading youth development agency currently serving more than 3,500 kids across 28 locations, making us a pillar in Greater Austin for youth empowerment. Every day at the Clubs, stories unfold that show our staff, our families, and our Club kids the most important role of the Boys & Girls Club: to provide our kids with the opportunity to belong, to succeed, to serve their communities, and to share their voice with the world. Perks & Benefits EARN $16.00 PER HOUR Professional Development and Leadership Training A fun, collaborative, and innovative place to work – while making a difference! Primary Function Prepares, facilitates, and evaluates programming activities for youth to ensure enrichment programming is successful. Ensures a safe environment and that safety measures are always followed while on-site. Hours Part time position for Saturday's only for 7 hours. Primary Function Officiate sporting events, games, or competitions, to maintain standards of play and to ensure that rules of the game are observed and enforced. Key Responsibilities Officiate sporting events, games, or competitions, to maintain standards of play and to ensure that game rules are observed and enforced. Signal participants or other officials to make them aware of infractions or to otherwise regulate play or competition. Inspect sporting equipment and/or examine participants in order to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations. Keep track of event times, including race times and elapsed time during game segments, starting or stopping play when necessary. Judge performances in sporting competitions in order to award points, impose scoring penalties, and determine results. Provides feedback to Club youth using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in student athletes. Enforces Club rules and policies. Maintains a professional and role-model persona. Additional Responsibilities Attends staff meetings and training sessions as prescribed May be required to drive a shuttle bus or Club transportation Perform other duties as assigned Requirements Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma/GED Must be familiar with multiple sports and rules Must pass background check, reference check, and drug test Must be able to work and interact professionally with youth Willingness to obtain National Association of Sports Officials (NASO) sports official in various sports Ability to stand for long periods of time Ability to swiftly move throughout the playing area/field Ability to work in various weather conditions—hot, cold, rainy, etc Ability to move equipment up to 50 pounds Adequate vision and hearing to officiate games and ensure the safety of Club youth Preferred Qualifications Associate degree in Kinesiology, Sports, or related field preferred At least one year of relevant work experience with youth ages 5 - 18 years If 21 years or older, hold a valid state Driver’s License Spanish speaking a plus Exemplary written and spoken communication skills Demonstrates dependability, accountability, and cooperation #J-18808-Ljbffr Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area