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RCX Sports

Recruiting Intern

... within the RCX Sports Foundation. This internship is designed for a college student who has ... They help keep games running smoothly by coordinating with coaches and referees, supporting field ...

ESF Inc

Camp Coach Haverford

Haverford, PA

$15.50 - $21/hr

We offer internships, fieldwork, and overall professional development opportunities. * Become a ... Help to instruct and act as a referee in various sports. * Safety & Positive Group Management:

USA Football

Events & Program Experience Intern

$7.75/hr

Internship Session: Fall 2026 (Sep 8 - Dec 11) Job/Project Description: USA Football is seeking a ... Experience with a sports team, athletic department or event operation is preferred * Ability to ...

ESF Camps

Camp Coach Haverford

Haverford, PA · On-site

$15.50 - $21/hr

We offer internships, fieldwork, and overall professional development opportunities. * Become a ... Help to instruct and act as a referee in various sports. * Safety & Positive Group Management:

The Salvation Army

Program Aide

Omaha, NE · On-site

$16/hr

Give additional support to the Sports & Recreation Aide, instructors, interns, coaches, referees and volunteers. * Assist in managing league, programming, and rentals as well as assist with assigned ...

The Principia

Athletics: Graduate Assistant

Elsah, IL · On-site

$15/hr

... referees) - all sports. May help with the business of establishing and maintaining a team; may ... In-depth study meets real-world experience through study abroad programs, internships, capstone ...

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How much do internship sports referee jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship sports 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 Internship Sports Referee vs Sports Official?

AspectInternship Sports RefereeSports Official
CredentialsBasic certification, often as part of trainingAdvanced certification, depending on sport and level
Work EnvironmentTraining sessions, amateur or youth gamesCompetitive matches, professional or collegiate games
Employer & IndustrySports clubs, schools, amateur leaguesProfessional leagues, governing bodies

Internship Sports Referees typically undergo basic training and assist during amateur or youth games, gaining experience. Sports Officials usually hold advanced certifications and officiate at higher-level competitions. The internship serves as a learning phase, while Sports Officials are responsible for enforcing rules at competitive levels.

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Infographic showing various Internship Sports Referee job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 9% Internship, 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,539 per year, or $20.9 per hour.
Sports and Recreation Coordinator

Sports and Recreation Coordinator

National Sports Center

Blaine, MN

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Sports and Recreation Event Coordinator, has several responsibilities including: leading and/orassistingon assigned tournaments, leagues or program functions as an event manager or registrar and working closely with thereferee teamto ensure all elements of the referee program are complete. This position requires work outside of traditional business hours as needed. The employee will have the ability to coordinate with their supervisor flexible working hours and remote activity.Required working days include, but are not limited, to NSC tournaments.

Reporting Relationship

Reports To: Sports and Recreation Director

Supervises:

  • Sports and Recreation Interns
  • Seasonal Staff
  • Independent Contractors
  • Event Volunteers (as assigned)

Position Responsibilities

Event Management and Operations

  • Serve as the event manager and/or registrar for assigned tournaments, leagues, camps, clinics, and recreational programs.
  • Coordinate all aspects of event planning and execution, including registration, scheduling, communications, staffing, and event-day operations.
  • Develop andmaintainevent timelines, operational plans, and participant communications.
  • Ensure events are delivered safely, professionally, and in alignment with organizational standards.
  • Provide exceptional customer service and serve as a primary point of contact for participants, coaches, officials, and event stakeholders.
  • Assistwith event budgeting, registration reconciliation, and financial reporting activities.
  • Support event setup, execution, troubleshooting, and post-event evaluation.
  • Identifyopportunities to enhance participant experiences and improve operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with internal departments to ensure seamless event delivery.
  • Assistin the development and implementation of new tournaments, leagues, and recreational programming opportunities.
  • Support team and referee recruitment efforts through outreach, relationship building, and attendance at recruiting events as assigned.

Referee Administration and Event Staffing

  • Partner closely with the Referee Assignors to support all referee operations for assigned events and programs.
  • Assist on referee recruitment, scheduling, assignment, and event-day support.
  • Manage referee staffing needs for tournaments and competitions involving up to 450 officials.
  • Coordinate staffing and operations for Referee Headquarters during tournaments and major events.
  • Assign referees for a variety of events including leagues and tournaments.
  • Process assignment updates, schedule changes, and event-related referee adjustments.
  • Assistwith referee payment preparation, reconciliation, and post-event reporting.
  • Support referee communication, marketing, retention, and development initiatives.
  • Collaborate with referee leadership to ensure adequate staffing levels and a positive officiating experience.

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