Referee

City of Norwalk; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Norwalk is seeking referees for Adult and Youth Sports Leagues and tournaments across football, basketball, and volleyball. Under general supervision, you will apply current rules to manage games and ensure fair play.

Officials must interpret rules, enforce safety procedures, keep score, and maintain order for participants and spectators. Compensation is paid per game, with rates shown in the listing.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of game rules and regulations for football, basketball, and volleyball.
• Ability to enforce safety procedures and maintain order during events.
• Strong understanding of scoring and timekeeping basics.

Responsibilities

• Officiates at adult and youth league games per sport rules.
• Interprets rules, enforces penalties, and maintains fair play.
• Ensures safety and proper equipment and facilities for events.

Job description

Under general supervision, acts as referee, games official, or umpire in Adult or Youth Sports Leagues and Tournament games utilizing current rules and regulations applying to particular sports:

• Football Referee
• Basketball Referee
• Volleyball Referee

Supervised By: Athletics SupervisorAdult and Youth Sports Officials are responsible for refereeing or officiating at competitive sports events. Incumbents must possess a high level of knowledge of the rules and regulations assigned to particular sports and work without direct technical supervision.

Additional Duties:

Officiates at City sports and athletic events. Determines methods of play and interprets and enforces game rules. Maintains knowledge of recreation and sports event rules and regulations. Maintains order and enforces safety procedures for both participants and spectators during sporting events. Ensures that game courts, fields, and equipment are in proper and safe playing condition.

Note: The above is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

• Scoring techniques in seasonal sports
• Officiating techniques and methods of refereeing disputes
• Basic arithmetic principles and practices
• Methods of scorekeeping
• Game rules

Pay Rate: $20 - $50 per game