Referee Positions

Referee Positions

Job Requisition
JR-2025-144 Referee Positions (Excluded) (Open)

Job Family
Excluded

Start Date
2025-08-06

End Date
2025-10-01

Primary Posting
No

External Posting URL
Careers

Description
Accepting applications until positions are filled. Hiring will occur on an ongoing basis throughout the posting period.

Multiple positions available
September 2025 – August 2026

Why should you consider working for us? What we do every day makes a difference and has an impact on the quality of life for our community. We have a strong learning culture and want our people to grow and succeed, and we are a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace.

As a Referee you’ll help bring energy, fairness, and fun to our community sports programs and leagues! This is your chance to be part of the game—not just watching from the sidelines, but actively shaping the experience for players of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're blowing the whistle, keeping score, or ensuring everyone plays by the rules, you'll be creating a safe, respectful, and exciting environment where everyone can thrive.

Referee I's must have experience participating in sports and understand game rules and instructions.

Referee II's must have in depth knowledge of the sport they are refereeing, supported by a certificate of training.

All Referees need:

• Acceptable Police Information Check with the Vulnerable Sector
• Ability to understand, follow and carry out oral and written communications.
• Must be able to deal tactfully and effectively with the public and co-workers
• Ability to be imaginative and flexible to ensure a fun environment for participants
• Ability to work as an effective team member
• Physical strength and ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Stamina to occasionally stand and walk for a minimum of four hours.
• Ability to maintain excellent public relations with participants.
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.

Hourly rates:

• Referee I: $18.72
• Referee II: $20.80

The terms of employment are based on recreation programs and/or activity service delivery to meet
community demand. Hours of work will be linked to specific programs and/or activities, the hours and availability of work are dependent on program and or activity registrations.

To Apply:
Please submit your resume, quoting the appropriate competition online at vernon.ca/careers by selecting “apply” and creating a candidate profile. Internal applicants are asked to apply using their worker profile.

By making application, you are authorizing the City of Vernon to verify, through whatever means deemed appropriate, any information included in your applicant profile.

The City of Vernon wishes to thank all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Worker Sub-Type Fixed Term (Under 1 Year) (Fixed Term)
Location Recreation Centre Facility
Time Type Part time
Supervisory Organization Community Recreation