Referee

Referee

Salary

See Position Description

Location

City of Norwalk, CT

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

8077-01-2026

Department

Recreation and Parks

Division

Recreation & Parks - Sports Programs

Opening Date

09/30/2026

Closing Date

10/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NON-AFFILIATED

• Description
• Benefits

Description of Work

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 Supervisor

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Adult 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Special Licenses/Certifications AND/OR Supplemental Information

Pay Rate: $20 - $50 per game

The City of Norwalk is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employeer

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Employer City of Norwalk

Address 125 East Avenue

P.O Box 5125

Norwalk, Connecticut, 06851-5125

Phone 203-854-3200

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/norwalk/default.cfm