Referee Job Description
Referee
provides feedback as it relates to select plays and video clips and rules.
Referee Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Enforce established rules during intramural competitions
Officiates at sporting events, games, or competitions, to maintain standards of play and to ensure that game rules are observed
Accountability and punctuation to each game is high priority
Referee sports games held to include keeping score and regulating play
Responsible for the complete game control of all officiated Intramural contests (Basketball, Volleyball, Dodgeball)
Call all Intramural contests with complete honesty and integrity
Manage player and spectators on the field/court
Help patrons learn more about the sport they are participating in
Ensure proper use of all university equipment by program participant
Check in all participants and teams before each competition
Referee Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Referee
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: AED, CPR, USA
Education for Referee
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the referee job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Collage and Bachelor's Degree in Law, Technical, Business, Kinesiology, Accounting, Business/Administration, College of Law, Law School, Graduate, Teaching
Skills for Referee
Desired skills for referee include:
Basketball rules
Enforce all rules during games
Ultimate Hoops rules and statistical policies
Products
Services
Policies and procedures to prospective and current members
Ultimate Hoops and Life Time Fitness programs
Rules
Applicable sport rules
Desired experience for referee includes:
Be Confident and capable of dealing with coaches and parents
Be fun, energetic and enthusiastic
Must be at least age 18 or older
Ability to referee three to five games (3-5 hours) in a row
Must be ultra-reliable and punctual
Outgoing, friendly, and pleasant
Referee Examples
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Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of referee. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for referee
- Chair and serve on USAWP Rules Committee
- Ensure a safe environment for intramural participants by inspecting the playing area before the competition, and creating a safe environment for play
- Enforce and evaluate sportsmanship of intramural teams and participants
- Stay updated on current issues regarding sports programs
- Promote, monitor, evaluate and ensure that sports programs run smoothly with a high level of service to participants
- Maintain branch and association certifications in CPR, Heads Up, Keeping Kids Safe, and any other required certifications and/or training required by the Metro Atlanta YMCA
- Scout, identify and recommend new prospects for consideration to be selected into the Summer Training Program
- Greet, acknowledge, and interact with members
- Interact with players in a respectful, cooperative manner
- Perform other league duties as needed
Qualifications for referee
- Make necessary corrections in a constructive and supportive manner
- Genuine interest in the customers
- Details handled correctly at a faster than average pace
- ENJOY working with KIDS playing SPORTS
- Provide uniform of referee shirt, dark shorts or pants,appropriate footwear, stopwatch, whistle
- Reliable transportation to and from games
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Our growing company is looking for a referee. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for referee
- Assist PRO and USSF referee committees
- Carry out all tasks related to the logistics and administrative of refereeing
- Prepare and produce teaching materials in line with the Laws of the Game issues by the IFAB
- Propose annual budget which will include provisions for grassroots, amateur and professional refereeing programs
- Manage heavy and often complex calendar appointments and meetings
- Monitoring voicemail and messages to ensure a timely response
- Manage travel logistics for the Ref Ops Managements team and SVP, WNBA League Ops
- Function as gatekeeper
- Research industry related items and create executive-ready presentations
- Reconcile and submit monthly expense reports for Referee Operations
Qualifications for referee
- Available both Saturday Mornings and Sunday Afternoons
- Must be 16 yrs of age or older
- Background checks required by state specific child care licensing laws that
- Experience in playing or refereeing sport/ sports interested in working
- Must be able to work at least 6 of the 7 week season
- Experience in one of our sports preferred
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of referee. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for referee
- Assist with document management system for various department communications
- Interface with senior executives and their respective assistants and staff
- Prepare and distribute meeting materials where appropriate
- Monitor voicemail and messages to ensure a timely response
- Manage travel logistics for the Head of Referee Development & Training
- Audit, complete, and submit expense reports for Head of Referee Development & Training and Referee Ops management in a timely manner in accordance with business policy
- Ensure Head of Referee Development & Training and Referee Operations Management team comply with business and department policies regarding travel and itinerary submission
- Maintain department FedEx account with up to date and accurate recipient information, and manage departmental shipments throughout the year, as needed
- Input and manage Meeting Evolution event site for referees and department attendees
- Act as the main administrative support back-up for the Head of Referee Operations and the Head of Basketball Development
Qualifications for referee
- Enjoying Working with Kids
- Ability to pass a National background check
- All applicants must be a minimum of 16 years of age and have a valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation
- Enjoy working with kids and can HUSTLE!
- Available most Saturdays
- Be fun, energetic and enthusiatic
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of referee. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for referee
- Assist in planning of various Referee Programs & Development Academy Events
- Conduct research, track and contribute to reporting of National Officials and National Referee Coaches
- Assist with registration of officials while coordinating with State Associations to ensure all registration requirements are met
- Work within various platforms specific to the Referee Programs and U.S. Soccer
- Fulfill Federation-wide internship roles and assist leadership with special projects as assigned
- Signals participants or other officials to make them aware of infractions or to otherwise regulate play or competition
- Inspects sporting equipment and/or examines participants in order to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations
- Keeps track of event times, including elapsed time during game segments, starting or stopping play when necessary
- Resolves claims of rule infractions or complaints by participants and assesses any necessary penalties, according to regulations
- Directs participants to assigned areas such as starting blocks or penalty areas
Qualifications for referee
- Candidate must be great with kids, parents and have a great peronality
- Prior experience in sports/ coaching/ teaching preffered
- Enjoy working with kids & parents
- Available 7-8 SATURDAYS in a row during seasons
- Respectful contact with members and students
- Positive, confident mannerism
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Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of referee. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for referee
- Confers with other sporting officials, coaches, players, and facility managers in order to provide information, coordinate activities, and discuss problems
- Verifies credentials of participants in sporting events
- Compiles scores and other athletic records
- Ensure the USAWP referee system is based on merit and not on patronage
- Assignment of referees at USAWP National Events
- Development and administration of USAWP Referee Certification schools in each zone
- Annual evaluations of all USAWP Referees
- Record keeping and Management of Certification and Eligibility Requirements for USAWP Referees
- Ensure the complete accountability for the Referee management and logistics for all USA Water Polo Sanctioned National Events, including all High Performance Events
- Oversee Zone Head Referee Operations
Qualifications for referee
- N/A-will train the right person
- Available Saturday and/or Sunday
- Basic knowledge of the Basketball and/or Football
- Basketball Official license and/or experience is preferred
- Able to work Sunday afternoons from August 27th-October 22nd
- Consistently available Saturdays and/or Sundays from September 16th - November 5th