Sports Referee

Why should you join our team?

YMCA Calgary is actively building healthy communities - join us in creating a better Calgary.

YMCA Calgary opened its doors in 1902, since then we have evolved into a vibrant charitable organization that responds to the needs and health of the community.

Guided by four core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility, YMCA Calgary develop and delivers quality programs and services that promote the health of the community and provides opportunities for all Calgarians to belong, grow, thrive and lead. Our team of staff and volunteers are committed to creating a positive impact in the community through our health and wellness programs, child care and early education programs, community outreach programs (such as Indigenous, youth at risk, and cultural integration programs), leadership programs, camp experiences, and much more.

YMCA Calgary serves the community at our six health and wellness locations, six child care centres, two outdoor camp locations, and 60 community outreach locations. Join us in building healthy communities

Sports Referee (Part Time)

Shawnessy YMCA

Start Date: Immediately

**Salary**: $15.00/hr - $17.33/hr

You can make an impact in the community - locally and across the globe. You will work with a fun culture of people and enjoy many of the benefits and opportunities the YMCA offers:

- Complimentary YMCA Calgary membership including a linked membership for dependent children;
- Program discounts;
- Ongoing leadership development and opportunities;
- Leadership award opportunities;
- Scholarship opportunities;
- Paid recertification and training.

What qualifications are we looking for?
- Comprehensive knowledge of the sport of basketball;
- Prior playing, refereeing and/or coaching experience;
- Basketball Referee Certifications are an asset;
- Current Intermediate (Standard) First Aid and CPR C certification (CPR recertified within the last 12 months);
- Evidence of a clear Police Information Check including a Vulnerable Sector Search;
- Three professional references required.

What does this role look like at YMCA Calgary?

Duties and responsibilities include:

- Provide basketball refereeing for the YMCA basketball leagues for ages 9-14;
- Teach and enforce the game rules of basketball;
- Make modifications to game rules of basketball based on the age of the participants, skill levels and time during the season;
- Ensure enjoyment, game flow and equal participation;
- Organize participants so that games begin and end on time;
- Communicate with the game day coaches on an ongoing basis;
- Be available for tournaments three times a year;
- Assist the Sport Supervisor in other areas as required.

What qualities do we look for in YMCA Calgary Staff and Volunteers?

Our employees embody the YMCA values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility. In addition, they model and are committed to the following competencies;
- Developing Self and Others: Developing people with a view toward present and future capacity;
- Building Purposeful Relationships: Relating to people authentically with their best in mind;
- Creating a Culture of Community: Gathering people to purpose and vision;
- Making Intentional Impact: Intending to make a difference every day;
- Innovating: Ability to know your environment, initiate and respond effectively to changing conditions.

Please note that evidence of a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search is a requirement

YMCA Calgary is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada by way of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a valid Canadian work permit. YMCA Calgary is currently not engaged in international recruitment efforts as we are required to demonstrate that we have exhausted all means of recruitment both locally and nationally.