Sports officials join a nationwide searchable roster for potential referee, umpire, or judge assignments. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate profile and availability information, responding to offers, arriving prepared and on time, applying sport rules impartially, maintaining professional conduct, completing training and background screening, and reporting conflicts or incidents. Assignments depend on certification, location, availability, and event needs; listing does not guarantee work. Officials must provide certification, pass a background check, and have reliable transportation.
Job Description: Nationwide Sports Officials Recruitment
About the Opportunity
MVP360 is building a national database of qualified sports officials, and we are recruiting referees, umpires, and judges from every region of the country to join it. Listed officials will be visible to leagues, schools, tournaments, and event organizers who need qualified officials, and will be matched to assignments in their area.
Whether you officiate youth recreation games or collegiate and professional contests, we want you in the database.
Position Summary
Title: Sports Official (Referee / Umpire / Judge), National Database Roster
Type: [Independent contractor / Volunteer / Per-game paid]
Location: Nationwide; officials are listed by home region and travel radius
Selected officials are added to our searchable national roster. Being listed makes you eligible for assignments, but does not guarantee a minimum number of games. Assignments are offered based on availability, certification level, location, and event needs.
We welcome new and experienced officials, as well as officials returning after time away.
Responsibilities of Listed Officials
- Provide accurate profile information for the database, including sports, certifications, experience, location, and availability
- Keep your profile current, and update it at least once per season or whenever your details change
- Respond to assignment offers within [timeframe, e.g. 48 hours]
- Arrive prepared and on time, in proper uniform, for every assignment
- Apply the rules of the sport fairly, consistently, and impartially
- Maintain professional conduct toward players, coaches, fans, and fellow officials
- Complete required training, rules updates, and background screening
- Report conflicts of interest, injuries, and incidents promptly
This application is STEP 1. After applying, we will build out your profile within the database.
Requirements
Qualifications
Required
- Current certification or registration with a recognized governing body for your sport (state association, NFHS, NCAA, USA governing body, or equivalent), or documented eligibility to certify
- Working knowledge of the rules and mechanics of your sport
- Ability to pass a background check
- Reliable transportation and a valid email address and phone number
Preferred
- Two or more seasons of officiating experience
- Experience at the high school level or above
- Current CPR/first aid certification
- SafeSport or equivalent abuse-prevention training
- Willingness to travel for assignments
How to Apply
- Complete the online application
- Upload proof of certification and, if requested, a résumé or officiating history.
- Provide two references, such as assigners, league administrators, or fellow officials.
- Consent to a background check.
- Our team reviews applications on a rolling basis and confirms your listing within 30 business days.
Application window: Open now, rolling basis
Some assignments will be on military installations
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay: Per-game fee range by sport and level, or "volunteer position"
- Travel: Mileage reimbursement / stipend / not reimbursed
- Payment schedule: [Per game / biweekly / monthly
- Other benefits: Free training and rules clinics, equipment discounts, networking, advancement to higher-level assignments
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