Volleyball Referee - Part Time Contract

YMCA of Three Rivers - Stratford-Perth Region; Stratford; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership for you and your 

Family membership

Discounts on YMCA programs andservices

Job summary

YMCA of Three Rivers - Stratford-Perth Region is seeking part-time referees for the Stratford-Perth Region volleyball league. Position requires evenings and weekend availability with a start date of August 31, 2026 and end date of May 7, 2027.

Compensation starts at $17.60 per hour with a comprehensive rewards package focused on well-being. Role involves overseeing games, promoting fair play, maintaining safety, scoreboard tracking, and clear communication with players and staff.

Qualifications

• Understanding of volleyball rules and gameplay.
• Ability to call games according to official rules.
• Strong communication with players, staff and officials.

Responsibilities

• Oversee YMCA Volleyball League games, promote fair play and enforce rules.
• Maintain First Aid supplies and ensure safety during games.
• Track scoreboard activity and keep spaces clean and debris-free.
• Communicate with players about game lengths, rules and safety procedures.

Skills

Volleyball rules knowledge

Officiating games

Strong communication

Risk-awareness

Job description

Location: Stratford YMCA, Stratford-Perth Region

Work Hours: Evenings and weekend availability required

Employment Type: Part Time, Contract

Number of Vacancies: Multiple

Start Date: August 31, 2026

End Date: May 7, 2027

Deadline to Apply: September 11, 2026

Starting Rate or Range: $17.60 per hour

Total Rewards Package:

We believe that everyone has the potential to shine! Our culture is built around connection, celebration, appreciation, and recognition, and it starts with a total rewards package focused on Well-Being.

Time Away from Work

At the YMCA of Three Rivers, we value work-life harmony. Part-time team members start with:

• Vacation earnings of 4% on each pay (Increases to 6% after 5 years of continuous employment)
• 3 well-being days for sick time or proactive self-care, which can be used as they are earned. Bereavement days are also available.
• A free YMCA membership for you and your family, providing access to our fitness centers
• Discounts on YMCA programs and services
• Access to an Employee (and Family) Assistance Program offering free and confidential counseling, resources, and services.

Are you an avid and experienced volleyball player? Do you have a passion to provide safe experiences and quality refereeing for a volleyball league? Do you want to grow and learn as you continue your career?

If this is you, join our team to make an impact!

Who we are…

The YMCA of Three Rivers is a charitable organization proudly serving the communities of Guelph-Wellington, Stratford-Perth, and Waterloo Region. We aspire to build connected and resilient communities. Our mission is to make our diverse communities healthier and more vibrant. With dignity and respect, our programs and services inspire individuals to reach their full potential. Learn more about our history, mission, vision, and values here .

We strive to be a great place to work for all employees to live in purpose, passion and potential Shine! This is where you come in.

What you will do…

You will support volleyball by being responsible for overseeing games, promoting fair play and enforcing the official rules and regulations of the YMCA Volleyball League. You will remain committed to safety by maintaining and restocking First Aid supplies. You will call games according to the official rules and regulations while tracking on the scoreboard, and keep program spaces clean and free of debris.

Additionally in this role you will have regular communication and consultation with players including things like ball inflation and best of series length (for playoffs).

What you will bring…

You have and understanding of the rules of volleyball and can follow gameplay.

Candidates need to be at least 16 years or turning 16 during the 2026 calendar.

Candidates understand how to manage and educate others on risk and harm reduction.

You will demonstrate responsible behaviour at all times and maintain high ethical standards.

You are committed to working in a socially inclusive environment responding with sensitivity and personal awareness to diverse needs.

You will have well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with fellow employees, participants, members and guests.

Additional Information:

Our Commitment to Safeguarding Child and Youth

In keeping with our commitment to child and youth safeguarding, job offers are contingent on completing a current Vulnerable Sector Check and employment reference checks. Vulnerable Sector Checks are reviewed individually, and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirement of working with children, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position. Vulnerable Sector Checks must be renewed every three years.

Our Commitment to JAIDE (Justice, Access, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity)

We embrace the values of Justice, Access, Inclusion Diversity and Equity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace, welcoming applications from all qualified persons. We encourage Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, gender-diverse people, people with diverse abilities, members of ethnic minorities and faith groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected group. We are committed to creating an environment where we eliminate barriers and promote the inclusion of equity groups.

Studies have shown that women and people of equity deserving backgrounds are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification in the posting. We understand the knowledge and experience can be gained in many ways, so we strongly encourage applications even if you don’t believe you meet all the requirements outlined.

Per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation need known to the YMCA of Three Rivers.

Our Commitment to Privacy

The YMCA of Three Rivers complies with the Employment Standards Act, Pay Equity Legislation, and privacy laws. We are committed to protecting personal information by following responsible information-handling practices that are in keeping with privacy laws. Please visit our website for more information on the YMCA of Three Rivers’ commitment to privacy.

Please note that due to the large volume of applications received, only candidates being considered for the position will be contacted.