Referee Jobs in Florida

A Referee plays a critical role in the fitness and recreation industry by enforcing the rules and regulations of various sports and games. They are responsible for ensuring fair play, resolving disputes, and maintaining the safety and orderliness of players. Referees monitor game play, assess penalties, judge performances, and make crucial decisions that can impact the outcome of a game. They also communicate with coaches, athletes, and other officials, and provide a detailed report of any misconduct or irregularity during the game. Referees often work on a part-time basis and are typically employed by schools, colleges, professional sports teams, and recreational leagues.

To become a Referee, one must have excellent knowledge of the sport they are officiating, be physically fit, have strong decision-making abilities, and possess good communication skills. They should hold a high school diploma or equivalent and complete a training course specific to the sport they are adjudicating. Certification is often required, such as from the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO) or other recognized bodies. Prior to becoming a Referee, individuals may have held roles such as a Sports Coach, Physical Education Teacher, or Sports Official at lower levels, to gain relevant experience and practical knowledge of the sport.

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Volleyball Official

  • Tampa, FL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 12 hours ago

We offer youth sports leagues, camps and clinics for kids ages 3 and up in today's most popular sports such as: flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, and lacrosse....

Official / Referee

  • Tampa, FL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 12 hours ago

be high energy, fun, reliable and service oriented people to officiate baseball, flag football, basketball & soccer games....

Basketball Official

  • Tampa, FL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 12 hours ago

We offer youth sports leagues, camps and clinics for kids ages 3 and up in today's most popular sports such as: flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, and lacrosse....

Flag Football Official

  • Tampa, FL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 12 hours ago

We offer youth sports leagues, camps and clinics for kids ages 3 and up in today's most popular sports such as: flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, and lacrosse....

Soccer Official

  • Winter Garden, FL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Winter Garden, FL
  • 12 hours ago

We offer youth sports leagues, camps and clinics for kids ages 3 and up in today's most popular sports such as: flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, and lacrosse....

Soccer Official/Instructor

  • Venice, FL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Venice, FL
  • 12 hours ago

We offer youth sports leagues, camps and clinics for kids ages 3 and up in today's most popular sports such as: flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, and lacrosse....

Flag Football Official/Instructor

  • Lakewood Ranch, FL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Lakewood Ranch, FL
  • 12 hours ago

We offer youth sports leagues, camps and clinics for kids ages 3 and up in today's most popular sports such as: flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, and lacrosse....

Volleyball Official/Instructor

  • North Port, FL
  • 12 hours ago
  • North Port, FL
  • 12 hours ago

We offer youth sports leagues, camps and clinics for kids ages 3 and up in today's most popular sports such as: flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, and lacrosse....

Sports Official

  • Altamonte Springs, FL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Altamonte Springs, FL
  • 12 hours ago

We offer youth sports leagues, camps and clinics for kids ages 3 and up in today's most popular sports such as: flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, and lacrosse....

Volleyball Coach/Referee

  • Wellington, FL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Wellington, FL
  • 12 hours ago

We offer youth sports leagues, camps and clinics for kids ages 3 and up in today's most popular sports such as: flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, and lacrosse....

Sport Instructor/Referee - Flag Football

  • Wellington, FL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Wellington, FL
  • 12 hours ago

We offer youth sports leagues, camps and clinics for kids ages 3 and up in today's most popular sports such as: flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, and lacrosse....

Basketball Official/Instructor

  • St Petersburg, FL
  • 12 hours ago
  • St Petersburg, FL
  • 12 hours ago

We offer youth sports leagues, camps and clinics for kids ages 3 and up in today's most popular sports such as: flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, and lacrosse....

Sports Official/Referee - Sprindale, Rogers, Fayettville

  • Tampa, FL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 12 hours ago

We offer youth sports leagues, camps and clinics for kids ages 3 and up in today's most popular sports such as: flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, and lacrosse....

Supervisor II-Athletics

  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 2 days ago

About Us Tallahassee, a diverse community of nearly 200,000 residents, is the state capital and home to Florida A&M University, Florida State University, and Tallahassee State College. It is known...

PT Recreation Supervisor I

  • Delray Beach, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Delray Beach, FL
  • 3 days ago

, tennis, flag football, basketball, etc....

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Salary for Referee Jobs in Florida

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Referees in Florida offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
65.4%
Master's Degree
19.2%
High School or GED
4.8%
Associate's Degree
4.7%
Doctorate Degree
2.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.9%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.9%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Referees in Florida
None
38.1%
Less than 1 year
19.0%
10+ years
14.3%
2-4 years
14.3%
4-6 years
14.3%


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