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Hourly Football Referee Jobs (NOW HIRING)

We offer a competitive hourly rate and an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the football community. Join our team as a Part-Time Football Official and help create a positive and ...

Referee

South Lake Tahoe, CA · On-site

$20.27 - $25.87/hr

Salary: $20.27 - $25.87 Hourly Location : South Lake Tahoe, CA Job Type: Temporary Job Number ... Youth Basketball Saturdays March 1 - April 19 Flag Football Sundays August 17 - October 26 Adult ...

Referee

Frederick, MD · On-site

$16/hr

Salary: $16.00 Hourly Location : Parks & Recreation Division - Frederick, MD Job Type: Part-Time ... This person will have the opportunity to officiate Youth and Adult Basketball, Flag Football ...

Sports Official

Lansing, MI · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

Salary: $15.00 - $20.00 Hourly Location : Foster Community Center, 2nd floor, 200 N. Foster ... referee, and score keep various recreational programs within the community. If you have a passion ...

Youth Official

Faribault, MN · On-site

$14 - $27/hr

Salary: $14.00 - $27.00 Hourly Location : 15 W Division St, Faribault, MN Job Type: Temp Seasonal ... referee youth football games and other sports. Examples of Duties * Officials will officiate ...

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How much do hourly football referee jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for hourly football referee in the United States is $20.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.02 and $22.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hourly Football Referee vs Part-Time Soccer Official?

AspectHourly Football RefereePart-Time Soccer Official
CertificationsReferee certification from local or national associationsOfficial certification or training from soccer governing bodies
Work EnvironmentSports fields, stadiums, local leaguesSoccer matches, tournaments, youth leagues
Employer & IndustrySports leagues, schools, community organizationsSoccer clubs, youth leagues, amateur tournaments

Both roles involve officiating soccer matches and require certification. The main difference lies in terminology and possibly the scope of work, but they share similar credentials, environments, and industry usage. An Hourly Football Referee and a Part-Time Soccer Official are often used interchangeably, focusing on officiating at various levels of soccer competitions.

Do hourly football referees get paid by the hour?

Hourly football referees are typically paid based on a set rate per game or match rather than strictly by the hour. Their pay can vary depending on the league, level of play, and certification, but most are compensated for the specific duration of each game rather than a continuous hourly wage.
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Infographic showing various Hourly Football Referee job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 49% Full Time, 45% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,539 per year, or $20.9 per hour.

NFL Flag Football Referee

Town of Leesburg, VA

Leesburg, VA • On-site

$20/hr

Part-time

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Job description

Salary: $20.00 Hourly
Location : 60 Ida Lee Drive Leesburg, VA
Job Type: FPT
Job Number: 01189
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 06/26/2025
About the Town of Leesburg and Nature of Work
The Town of Leesburg Parks and Recreation Department is seeking NFL Flag Football referees for its recreation league that offers a competitive playoff system to determine a league champion. This league offers players non-contact continuous football action, using minimal equipment. The game emphasizes basic football skills of passing, catching, defending and running.
Referees oversee flag football evaluations and games and are responsible for officiating and enforcing the rules of the game, ensuring equal playing time, and creating a positive, fun, and safe game atmosphere.
Schedule: Spring and Fall seasons; Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Required Qualifications
  • Minimum 16 years of age.
  • Football playing experience.
  • Must be able to demonstrate adequate knowledge of the sport and the ability to enforce the rules.
  • CPR and standard first aid certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.