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Volleyball Referee
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An Umpire or Referee officiates at sports games and matches to ensure that players and teams follow the official rules of the sport. Announces scoring, calls penalties or makes judgment calls on plays in a game. Requires that players show good sportsmanship in the way that a game or match is conducted.
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+12% projected growth
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Per Hour Volleyball Referee
City of St. Joseph, MO
Occupation:
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials
Location:
Saint Joseph, MO - 64501
Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)
Posted:
05/20/2026
Positions available: 5
Source:
City of St. Joseph, MO
Web Site:
www.stjosephmo.gov
Job #: 789
Job Requirements and Properties
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Full Time Education
Must be at least 16 years of age. High School diploma or equivalent desirable. Schedule
Full Time
Job Description
Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Job Summary Performs the duties of a referee in all Volleyball leagues and tournaments and act as scorekeeper and maintain records. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Serves as the referee/official for volleyball leagues at REC Center. Employee Behavior and Conduct City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest and respectful. Additional Information
Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Clear knowledge of the rules and regulations of adult, youth, men, women, and coed volleyball.
- Skills in communicating effectively with managers, players, and spectators.
- Ability to be accurate, alert, observant, fair and able to make quick decisions and adhere to those decisions in high pressure situations. At times decisions will be unpopular.
- Ability to be firm and deal with criticism from a diverse group of people.
- Ability to make Scorekeeping and records keeping skills are desirable.
- Ability to provide an appropriate whistle and court shoes.
Material and Equipment Directly Used Equipment such as whistly, volleyballs, scorekeeping and timing equipment. Working Conditions/Physical Requirements Work is performed in a recreation setting. Must be able to walk, stand, run, hear and speak in order to perform essential duties as a referee. Education Must be at least 16 years of age. High School diploma or equivalent desirable. All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment. Any job offer made by the City is contingent upon the applicant passing the drug screening and background check.