Referee Jobs in New Jersey

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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Weight Training Supervisor - Fall/Winter/Spring 2026-2027

  • Hillside Public Schools
  • Hillside, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Hillside, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Stipended Positions Date Posted: 5/28/2026 Location: Hillside School District   Additional Information: Show/Hide The Hillside Public School District is accepting...

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Repost Fall Weight Room Supervisor

  • Old Bridge Township School District
  • Matawan, NJ
  • 13 days ago
  • Matawan, NJ
  • 13 days ago

Position Type: Athletics/Assistant Coach Date Posted: 5/18/2026 Location: Old Bridge High School Date Available: 08/10/2026 Closing Date: 06/01/2026   Additional Information: Show/Hide Repost...

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26-27 Weight Training Supervisor (Summer)

  • Middle Township Public Schools
  • Cape May Court House, NJ
  • 19 days ago
  • Cape May Court House, NJ
  • 19 days ago

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Advisor Date Posted: 5/12/2026 Location: High School Closing Date: 5/21/2026    Stipend - $2789...

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Facility Operations Supervisor

  • Life Time Fitness
  • Mount Laurel, NJ
  • 20 days ago
  • Mount Laurel, NJ
  • 20 days ago

Position Summary By doing safety checks and repairs, the Facility Operations Supervisor can assure the safety and cleanliness of the club. As the Supervisor you will work the opposite schedule of...

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Deck Supervisor

  • South Amboy YMCA
  • Piscataway, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Piscataway, NJ
  • 30+ days ago

Under the supervision of the Aquatic Director, Asst. Aquatic Director or Coordinator this person supervise the swim lessons, open swims, aquatic events, etc as assigned. This person is responsible...

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Lifecafe Supervisor

  • Life Time Fitness
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 45+ days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 45+ days ago

Position Summary The LifeCafe Supervisor oversees the daily shift operations in the LifeCafe. They deliver a high-quality experience to the members, and motivate staff to ensure excellent customer...

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Deck Supervisor

  • Goldfish Swim School
  • Wayne, NJ
  • 90+ days ago
  • Wayne, NJ
  • 90+ days ago

Are you looking for a great gig where the work is actually fun? Do you want to work somewhere you can get real job experience and make a difference? Check out Goldfish Swim School! Were a rapidly...

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IT Supervisor - Sports Illustrated Stadium

  • Compass Group
  • Harrison, NJ
  • 90+ days ago
  • Harrison, NJ
  • 90+ days ago

Position Title: IT Supervisor - Sports Illustrated Stadium Pay Range : $23.00 to $26.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search...

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Salary for Referee Jobs in New Jersey

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Referees in New Jersey offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
65.5%
Master's Degree
19.4%
Associate's Degree
4.8%
High School or GED
4.6%
Doctorate Degree
2.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.9%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Referees in New Jersey
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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