Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area
Sports Referee Job at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area in Austin
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area, Austin, TX, United States, 78723
Description
Who We Are: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA) is Austin's leading youth development agency currently serving more than 2,400 kids across 17 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: We provide an assortment of perks and benefits to show our appreciation to our employees.
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:
During the school year: Part time hours (approx. 20 hours a week) Monday - Friday
Out of school time: (i.e. summer, winter, and/or spring break) hours may vary, but will remain a part-time position. Out of school time hours may range between 7:00am - 8:00pm.
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:
Additional Responsibilities:
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Who We Are: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA) is Austin's leading youth development agency currently serving more than 2,400 kids across 17 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: We provide an assortment of perks and benefits to show our appreciation to our employees.
- 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:
During the school year: Part time hours (approx. 20 hours a week) Monday - Friday
Out of school time: (i.e. summer, winter, and/or spring break) hours may vary, but will remain a part-time position. Out of school time hours may range between 7:00am - 8:00pm.
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