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Emerald

Volleyball Referees

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$25/hr

We're glad you're considering applying to become an Emerald Youth Volleyball Referee. Since 1991, Emerald Youth Foundation has worked to support Knoxville's youth and prepare generations of Godly ...

YMCA

Youth Volleyball Referee

Chattanooga, TN

$14/hr

If so, we have an opening for a highly skilled and motivated Volleyball Referee at the Hamilton YMCA. We are looking for referees who are available Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm. Responsibilities:

i9 Sports

Volleyball Referee

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$17 - $21/hr

Online training opportunities Job Summary The Volleyball Official is a hands-on role that will lead ... Once practice is over, the Official will Referee best of 3 games. First 2 games are to 25 and if ...

Lil' Kickers

Volleyball Referee

Middleton, WI · On-site

$19/hr

Join the KEVA team as a Volleyball Referee and help create a fun and engaging environment for young athletes! In this exciting role, you'll be responsible for officiating games while fostering a ...

JCPRD

Volleyball Referee - Youth

Shawnee, KS

$18/hr

Referee youth volleyball leagues. * Exercise knowledge in league rules. * Give your community opportunities to participate in recreation. * Salary: $18.00 per Game * Work Location: New Century ...

JCPRD

Volleyball Referee - Youth

Shawnee, KS · On-site

$18/hr

Referee youth volleyball leagues. * Exercise knowledge in league rules. * Give your community opportunities to participate in recreation. * Salary: $18.00 per Game * Work Location: New Century ...

JCPRD

Volleyball Referee - Youth

Shawnee, KS · On-site

$18/hr

Referee youth volleyball leagues. * Exercise knowledge in league rules. * Give your community opportunities to participate in recreation. * Salary: $18.00 per Game * Work Location: New Century ...

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A Volleyball Referee is responsible for enforcing the rules of the game, ensuring fair play, and maintaining control of the match. They oversee games, make calls on faults and violations, and signal points, substitutions, or other rulings. Referees must have a thorough understanding of volleyball rules and strong decision-making skills. They work at various levels, from local leagues to professional matches, ensuring a smooth and fair competition.

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Volleyball Referees

Emerald

Knoxville, TN • On-site

$25/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

We're glad you're considering applying to become an Emerald Youth Volleyball Referee.
Since 1991, Emerald Youth Foundation has worked to support Knoxville's youth and prepare generations of Godly community leaders. Emerald Youth has engaged more than 30,000 children and young adults in a variety of community programs over nearly three decades. Every year, Emerald Youth serves more than 3,000 children, teens and young adults in the heart of Knoxville through faith, learning and health programs.
Why do we need Volleyball Referees?
Our referees orchestrate the game for our participants, providing them with an opportunity to play the game they love!
If hired, where would I work?
Typically, all games take place at the Haslam-Sansom Ministry Complex in Lonsdale. The address is 1740 Texas Ave., 37921.
What will I do?
  • You will be responsible for starting games with a coin toss and you will time each team's warm up. You will meet with line judges to review signals prior to the start of the match. You will check team line ups, orchestrate the game in a fair manner, and sign the scoresheet at the end of each match to approve and ensure correctness before turning it in to the Director.
  • You will monitor to ensure safe play throughout the match.
  • You will assist in the tear down of net systems if you ref the last game of the evening.

What is the schedule?
Weekday matches are 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. Refs are expected to arrive 20 minutes prior to game start time. Note: Close parking fills up quickly. When applying, please consider additional time needed to find parking.
What is the pay?
Volleyball referees are paid $25.00 per hour.
What are the typical date ranges Volleyball Referees are needed?
  • Middle School League: August - September
  • Rec League: October - December

Are uniforms provided to the referees?
A reffing shirt will be provided and must be worn when working. Black pants and white shoes should be worn with the uniform and provided by you/the referee. Whistles will be provided if you do not have one.
Are there any position requirements?
Adhere to the dress code. Have the means necessary to contact another Emerald Volleyball Referee if you pickup a match and availability changes. Arrive 20 minutes prior to game start times and have reliable transportation to 1740 Texas Avenue, 37921, or 1718 N. Central Street depending on the week's schedule.
I'm interested, what do I do next?
Great! Please answer the application questions. Resume and Cover Letter are not necessary. To be considered, please answer the questions completely and with detail. We will be in touch with you no longer than a week out from the time of application submission.
It is the policy of Emerald Youth Foundation (EYF) to provide employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, sex, age, or national origin.
Section 702 of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 provides that the religious discrimination law will not apply to a religious corporation, association, educational institution or society with respect to the employment of individuals of a particular religion to perform work connected with the carrying on by such a corporation, association, educational institution or society of its activities.

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