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"My favorite thing about this position is that I get to hang out and get to know all of the kids, to help them learn new things, to play with them, and to help them with their own conflict resolution skills and help them learn independence." - Grace R., Group Leader

SCHEDULE: Saturdays, 8am-4pm

PAY RATE: $12.00/hr

The Sports Official is responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of each child enrolled in the program. A Sports Official must demonstrate leadership, show active participation and enthusiasm on the court, while serving as a positive role model to all participants and other staff in accordance with the policies and procedures of the YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley. Prior experience with soccer is helpful.

• Able to officiate/referee soccer, demonstrate and teach core skills through academy style classes and during games.
• Ensure a consistent and quality experience for all participants, parents and volunteers.
• Able to interact and diffuse situations with dissatisfied individuals.
• Set up and take down the necessary sports equipment needed for the game while maintaining a clean and safe work site.

Perks of working at the Y!

• Free individual YMCA membership! Discounts on programs
• Child Care discount 25% (must work min 20 hrs/week to qualify);
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Competitive Wages & Flexible Schedule
• Career Development
• Y Retirement Fund: Y pays 12% after employee meets eligibility requirements; 403b available

We are looking for someone who displays the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and adheres to our mission. Must be able to obtain CPR/AED/FA certification (classes provided through the YMCA), lift up to 50 pounds, able to run to keep up with the pace of the game/play and physically able to perform the duties of the position. This position is open to candidates 16 years of age and older.

The YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley is a 4-star rated Charity Navigator employer for over 16 years. "Only 2% of the charities we evaluate have received at least 11 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley outperforms most other charities in America." - Charity Navigator. We have also been voted "Best in the QC" by Locals Love Us several years in a row.