Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada · Hybrid
$54k–$60k/yr
JOB INFORMATION Job Title Referee Development Manager Organization Volleyball BC Reports to Manager, Pathway Development Work Type Permanent, Full-time: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) Start Date September 15, 2026 Applicati…
Skills: Sport administration, Project management, Leadership, Relationship building, Data analysis
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The Referee Development Manager leads the development and implementation of the provincial referee pathway, ensuring consistent standards and high-quality officiating. This role also oversees administrative processes, manages referee programs, and fosters relationships with key stakeholders across the province.
Candidates must have three to five years of experience in sport development or officiating and possess a post-secondary education in a related field. A valid Class 5 driver's license, a clear criminal record check, and current or former volleyball referee certification are mandatory.
JOB INFORMATION
Job Title
Referee Development Manager
Organization
Volleyball BC
Reports to
Manager, Pathway Development
Work Type
Permanent, Full-time: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Start Date
September 15, 2026
Application Close: 11:59PM Monday, August 24th, 2026
Salary
$53,500 to $60,000 per annum
JOB OVERVIEW
Volleyball BC is the provincial sport governing body that encourages participation and fosters the development of volleyball across British Columbia. The organization’s head office is located at the Harry Jerome Sports Centre (HJSC) in Burnaby, BC.
The Referee Development Manager is responsible for leading the ongoing development of Volleyball BC’s referee pathway, ensuring that programs, systems, and initiatives support the recruitment, education, progression, and retention of referees across British Columbia. This role provides both strategic leadership and operational oversight to strengthen the referee system, improve the overall referee experience, and ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality officiating throughout the province.
Reporting to the Manager, Pathway Development, the Referee Development Manager leads the development and implementation of Volleyball BC’s Referee Development Plan in support of the organization’s pathway strategy. As Volleyball BC’s technical lead for refereeing, this position works closely with referee leaders, the broader referee community across the province, and national partners to provide technical direction, oversee referee development initiatives and related operational processes, and support the continuous improvement of referee programs and services.
Volleyball BC is currently undertaking a comprehensive review of its referee system, which will inform a new Referee Development Plan and guide future priorities and initiatives. The Referee Development Manager will play a key role in shaping and implementing the plan. The responsibilities of the position may evolve to reflect the needs of the referee pathway and the organization.
Evening and weekend work is required during peak competition and program periods. Travel within the province may be required at times.
Please forward resume and cover letter to [email protected] by 11:59 PM PDT on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; however only those invited to interview will be contacted.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Referee Pathway
Administration
Partnership Engagement
2. Working Conditions
3. Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Training and Experience:
3. Licenses, Certificates and Registrations:
Volleyball BC is the governing body for volleyball, supporting athletes, coaches, and referees across British Columbia.
Volleyball BC is a non-profit organization that actively encourages participation and fosters the development of Volleyball in BC. As a provincial sport governing body, we are dedicated to make volleyball accessible to all British Columbians. Volleyball BC offers programs for athletes of all ages ranging from grassroots to high performance, as well as coaches and officials. As part of our mission, Volleyball BC is proud to host provincial, national and international events to showcase the sport of volleyball to all members of our province.
Offices: 7564 Barnet Hwy, Burnaby, British Columbia V5A 1E7, CA
Volleyball BC is the governing body for volleyball, supporting athletes, coaches, and referees across British Columbia.
Volleyball BC is a non-profit organization that actively encourages participation and fosters the development of Volleyball in BC. As a provincial sport governing body, we are dedicated to make volleyball accessible to all British Columbians. Volleyball BC offers programs for athletes of all ages ranging from grassroots to high performance, as well as coaches and officials. As part of our mission, Volleyball BC is proud to host provincial, national and international events to showcase the sport of volleyball to all members of our province.
Offices: 7564 Barnet Hwy, Burnaby, British Columbia V5A 1E7, CA
