Adult Volleyball Referee

City of Durango; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free recreation center pass

Free transit pass

Wellness challenge participation

Job summary

City of Durango Parks and Recreation seeks an Adult Volleyball Referee to officiate league and tournament matches, applying current rules with consistency and fairness.

You will communicate with team captains, players, and other officials, attend training, and stay current on rule changes to help keep play safe and organized. This part-time/seasonal role offers perks such as free access to recreation facilities and transit passes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of volleyball rules and officiating techniques.
• Ability to communicate clearly with players, captains, and officials.
• Prior officiating experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Officiate adult volleyball matches for league and tournament play, applying current rules and practices.
• Attend preseason training and stay current on rule changes.
• Meet with team captains to review ground rules and facility hazards.
• Monitor conduct and sportsmanship while remaining impartial.
• Make timely, unbiased decisions and communicate clearly with all players and officials.
• Inspect playing area and equipment for safety hazards; report concerns.
• Assist with court setup and takedown as needed.
• Report issues to site supervisor or Recreation Supervisor.

Skills

Volleyball rules

Communication

Impartial officiating

Job description

Bring your knowledge of the game to the court as an Adult Volleyball Referee with City of Durango Parks and Recreation. You’ll officiate adult league and tournament matches, making timely and consistent decisions while helping keep play organized, competitive, and safe. This is an opportunity to put your understanding of volleyball rules and officiating techniques to work while communicating with team captains, players, and other officials throughout the match. We are hiring both certified and non-certified officials.

• Non-Certified Adult Volleyball Referee: Starting at $18.00/hour
• Certified Adult Volleyball Referee: Starting at $22.00/hour

City of Durango’s Trail to Excellence

The City of Durango is a purpose-driven organization with more than 400 full-time and 300 part-time and seasonal employees across 15 departments, all working together to provide a wide range of services that keep our community running every day. From public safety and utilities to parks and recreation, our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality services that enhance the lives of all who live, work, and visit here.

At the city, we focus on continually improving how we work and serve the community. This effort is called the Trail to Excellence (T2E), and every employee plays a part in it. Whether you work outdoors, in an office, or lead a team, your daily efforts connect to the city’s mission of providing excellent service and reaching the city’s vision of being a multigenerational community that is authentic, diverse, engaged, thriving, and environmentally responsible. The full details of this vision are outlined in the city’s strategic plan.

As a member of our team, your work will be meaningful because:

• Your ideas help shape citywide improvements.
• The work you do ties directly into measurable goals.
• You’ll be part of a system that values collaboration, innovation, and results.

We're looking for team members who share our core values of teamwork, dependability, professionalism, service, respect, innovation, and wellbeing — and who are excited to make a difference in the community we serve.

What You’ll Do in This Role:

• Officiate adult volleyball matches for league and tournament play, applying current rules and officiating practices consistently
• Attend preseason in-service training and stay current on volleyball rules, rule changes, and officiating information
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to complete all assigned game-day responsibilities
• Meet with team captains before matches to review ground rules, unusual circumstances, and any facility hazards
• Monitor player conduct and sportsmanship while remaining impartial and professional
• Make timely, unbiased decisions throughout each match and communicate clearly with players, captains, and other officials
• Check the playing area and equipment for safety hazards and report concerns to the site supervisor or Recreation Supervisor
• Assist with volleyball court set-up and take-down as needed
• Report problems involving captains, players, coaches, spectators, or facility conditions to the site supervisor or Recreation Supervisor
• Assist with game cancellations when necessary
• Help maintain a safe environment for staff, participants, and spectators
• Return any issued equipment and represent the City of Durango professionally and respectfully

You Have:

• Knowledge of volleyball rules, gameplay, and officiating techniques
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to communicate clearly, courteously, and effectively with players, team captains, other officials, and Parks and Recreation staff
• Previous officiating experience is preferred
• Volleyball referee or official certification is preferred, but not required

You Will Succeed in This Role If You:

• Remain impartial and consistent when making decisions during matches
• Come prepared, arrive on time, and follow through on all assigned responsibilities
• Maintain strong awareness of player safety, court conditions, and match activity
• Communicate clearly and professionally, including when addressing disagreements or concerns
• Work effectively with other officials and Parks and Recreation staff

What We Can Offer You:

The following perks are available for part-time and seasonal employees.

• Free pass to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area
• Free Transit pass
• Eligibility to participate in the City’s Annual Wellness Challenge and a chance to receive prizes and cash rewards