Referee Jobs in Salt Lake City, UT

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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Adult Volleyball Official

  • Lehi City (UT)
  • Lehi, UT (18 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • moments ago
  • Lehi, UT (18 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • moments ago

It is preferred that applicants have prior experience officiating volleyball at the adult level. It is required that all candidates are at least 18 years of age....

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Basketball Referee

  • Life Time Fitness
  • South Jordan, UT (6 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 28 days ago
  • South Jordan, UT (6 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 28 days ago

Position Summary The Sports Referee assists in the execution of LT Sport league play by officiating league games....

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Sports Official

  • City of Saratoga Springs, UT
  • Saratoga Springs, UT (18 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Saratoga Springs, UT (18 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 30+ days ago

Certifications Required: None Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of: The sport being officiated The rules of the game being officiated Ability to: Talk to adults/coaches Manage time Multi task...

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Justice Court Judge

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 30+ days ago

Ability to preside over and conduct court hearings, weigh and give appropriate credibility to testimony and other evidence, to exercise appropriate interviewing and evaluation techniques and to consider...

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Adult Sports Official

  • City of Saratoga Springs, UT
  • Saratoga Springs, UT (18 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Saratoga Springs, UT (18 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 90+ days ago

Experience officiating one or more of the following preferred: basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball....

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Salary for Referee Jobs in Salt Lake City, UT

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Referees in Salt Lake City, UT 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 Salt Lake City, UT
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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