Referee Jobs in New York

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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Fitness Room Supervisor

  • Keshequa Central School District
  • Nunda, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Nunda, NY
  • 2 days ago

Fitness Room Supervisor Required Application Type Coach Salary/Pay Scale $16/hr Job Description Fitness Room Supervisor (Part-Time) Keshequa Central School District is seeking a dependable Fitness...

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26-27 Fitness Center Supervisor (2 Hr Session)

  • Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District
  • Briarcliff Manor, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Briarcliff Manor, NY
  • 3 days ago

Position Type: High School Stipend/Other Date Posted: 4/8/2026 Location: Briarcliff High School   

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Assistant Park Recreation Supervisor

  • State of New York
  • New York City, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • New York City, NY
  • 3 days ago

equipment for regular programs and special events; assists community organizations in planning, scheduling, and conducting events; organizes and leads special programs; i.e. various complex programs, basketball...

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Kids Lead Supervisor

  • LTFMGTCO LTF Club Management Co, LLC
  • New York, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 6 days ago

The Kids Supervisor enforces and provides best-in-class engagement and play. Manages and implements engaging safe, fun and entertaining activities and games for children between the ages of three...

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Kids Lead Supervisor

  • Life Time Fitness
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 8 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 8 days ago

Position Summary The Kids Supervisor enforces and provides best-in-class engagement and play. Manages and implements engaging safe, fun and entertaining activities and games for children between...

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Atrea: Site Supervisor I

  • Capital District YMCA
  • Clifton Park, NY
  • 14 days ago
  • Clifton Park, NY
  • 14 days ago

GET PAID WHEN YOU NEED IT With our Early Wage Access (EWA) program, access a portion of your earned wages on demand—no need to wait for payday. Enjoy more flexibility and control over your...

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Concessions Supervisor - Army West Point Athletics

  • Compass Group
  • West Point, NY
  • 14 days ago
  • West Point, NY
  • 14 days ago

Position Title: CONCESSIONS SUPERVISOR - ARMY WEST POINT ATHLETICS Pay Range : $23.00 to $23.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging?...

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Premium Supervisor - Army West Point Athletics

  • Compass Group
  • West Point, NY
  • 14 days ago
  • West Point, NY
  • 14 days ago

Position Title: PREMIUM SUPERVISOR - ARMY WEST POINT ATHLETICS Pay Range : $23.00 to $23.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging?...

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Evening Spa Closing Supervisor

  • Inns of Aurora
  • Aurora, NY
  • 15 days ago
  • Aurora, NY
  • 15 days ago

$22.00 hourly. Must have evening/closing availability Inns of Aurora, llc core values While our employees skill-sets vary greatly from position to position, our core set of values remain the same....

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Facility Operations Supervisor (Full Time)

  • Life Time Fitness
  • New York, NY
  • 20 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 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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Referee (Attorney)

  • New York State Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct
  • New York, NY
  • 21 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 21 days ago

State agency dedicated to investigating prosecutorial conduct in New York State, serving to strengthen oversight of New York's prosecutors and to hold them to the highest ethical standards in the exercise...

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Referee (Attorney)

  • State of New York
  • New York City, NY
  • 21 days ago
  • New York City, NY
  • 21 days ago

State agency dedicated to investigating prosecutorial conduct in New York State, serving to strengthen oversight of New York's prosecutors and to hold them to the highest ethical standards in the exercise...

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Supervisor

  • Streamline Brands LLC
  • New Hyde Park, NY
  • 23 days ago
  • New Hyde Park, NY
  • 23 days ago

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives? We are looking for a dedicated Supervisor to oversee and support daily swim school operations. Reporting directly to the...

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Supervisor - Swim School

  • SafeSplash Swim School
  • Little Neck, NY
  • 26 days ago
  • Little Neck, NY
  • 26 days ago

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives? We are looking for a dedicated Supervisor to oversee and support daily swim school operations. Reporting directly to the...

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Bar Supervisor

  • Troon Golf LLC
  • Victor, NY
  • 27 days ago
  • Victor, NY
  • 27 days ago

Cobblestone Creek Country Club, located in Victor, NY, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a seasonal full-time Bar Supervisor! We are seeking a driven individual who is...

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Salary for Referee Jobs in New York

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Highest Education Level

Referees in New York 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 York
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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