Basketball Referee

Do you strive to help others become healthier, happier, and stronger? Do you lead, coach and encourage your team? Are you looking for a workplace that shares your values and offers you the opportunity to make a positive difference in your community? A workplace that embraces and celebrates individuality and where you feel you belong? If so, the YMCA of Oakville is the place for you
We are looking for a highly motivated, results and values driven leader to join our Sports and Recreation team.
Nature and Scope
The YMCA of Oakville is a charitable organization strengthening community in spirit, mind and body. Our health, fitness and aquatics programs are designed to enable people of all ages and stages achieve their personal health goals and optimum fitness and wellbeing. Our YMCA National Certification Standards offer the highest standards in staff training and qualifications, program design and delivery. When you join the YMCA, you join a family. Making meaningful connections with and between members and participants is at our core of building a healthier community.

**Location**: 410 Rebecca Street, Oakville, Ontario

**Hours of work**: Part-time, consisting of 2-4 hours per week on Sunday afternoons.

**Salary and Benefits**:

- $18-$22 per hour
- A complimentary YMCA membership which encourages you to embrace the Y’s philosophy of health and well-being
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Immediate enrollment in our EAP (employee Assistance program) which gives you and your immediate family members access to a variety of physical and mental health and wellness and resources

**Responsibilities**:

- Referee youth basketball games, ensuring fair play and adherence to rules.
- Prioritize the safety of youth participants and maintain control of the games.
- Exhibit professionalism and serve as a positive role model for all participants, demonstrating our values of Equity, Kindness, Integrity, Responsibility and Well-being.
- Wear designated referee jerseys during game assignments.
- Communicate effectively with staff and volunteers to ensure timely game starts.

**Requirements**:

- Experience working with children, youth, adult and families.
- Certified basketball referee (asset).
- Minimum of one year experience coaching or instructing basketball.
- Current CPR and First Aid training.
- Current Police Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

The position requires the following Association Core Competencies: Quality focus, Relationship building and collaboration, Commitment to organization mission, vision and values, Communication, Diversity and inclusion, Integrity and trust.

**How to Apply**:
We at the YMCA of Oakville value the diversity of people and communities, and we are committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are an equal opportunity employer. If you are invited for an interview and require acessibility support or accommodation or have any questions about the interview process, please let us know.