At the Y, we believe in the power of inspired young people. A community not-for-profit organisation with 17 million participations annually across Australia. 8,000 staff and volunteers serve at more than 150 locations every day. We partner with government and private capital to deliver programs and services that include community recreation, adventure and stadium sports, camping, learn to swim, children's programs, early learning, youth services, retirement living, disability services and social enterprises.

About Carlton Baths Community Centre

The Carlton Baths is an important community facility, managed by YMCA Victoria in partnership with City of Melbourne.  It has a history expanding 100 years. The Centre offers a broad range of facilities which provide physical and wellness activities, services, events and programs to a diverse community including:

• One Court Stadium
• Health Club
• Group Fitness Room
• Cycle Studio
• Multi Purpose / Personal Training Rooms / Movement (Functional Training) Zone
• Seasonal Outdoor 25m Pool and Toddler Pool

The building also houses the City of Melbourne Family Services (for which there is no direct management responsibility) however the need to foster a close working relationship with this team is essential.

Key Elements of the Role

As a basketball umpire, you will be responsible for facilitating the Social Basketball competitions at Carlton Baths Community Centre. You will work within a team environment and have a genuine interest in delivering a professional run competition for the community.

The Basketball Umpire will:

• Provide impartial, fair and consistent umpiring to all individuals and teams.
• Cooperate and communicate with other umpires to ensure smooth delivery of competitions.
• Work within a team environment to ensure safe, timely and effective set up. Delivery & pack up.

Selection Criteria

Capabilities and Behaviours

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small team.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.

Knowledge and Experience

• Previous experience as a basketball referee

Qualifications 

Mandatory Pre-Requisite Qualifications

• HLTAID003 – Provide First Aid
• HLTAID001 – Provide CPR

YMCA, including Boards of Directors, is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding Children and Young People framework. YMCA requires that all applicants undergo satisfactory screening prior to commencement, including but not limited to:

• a national criminal history check
• an international criminal history check where applicants have worked overseas
• holding or obtaining a Working with Children Clearance/ equivalent in accordance with state/ territory laws
• ACF Safeguarding Children and Young People Certificate (completion online prior to commencement)
• Two reference checks.

Any successfully appointed applicant will be required to adhere to the Safeguarding Children and Young People framework, which includes a thorough safeguarding children and young people induction and committing to upholding the safety and wellbeing of children and young people throughout their engagement with YMCA.