Volleyball Referees

We’re glad you’re considering applying to become an Emerald Youth Volleyball Referee.

Since 1991, Emerald Youth Foundation has worked to support Knoxville’s youth and prepare generations of Godly community leaders. Emerald Youth has engaged more than 30,000 children and young adults in a variety of community programs over nearly three decades. Every year, Emerald Youth serves more than 3,000 children, teens and young adults in the heart of Knoxville through faith, learning and health programs.

Why do we need Volleyball Referees?

Our referees orchestrate the game for our participants, providing them with an opportunity to play the game they love!

If hired, where would I work?

Typically, all games take place at the Haslam-Sansom Ministry Complex in Lonsdale. The address is 1740 Texas Ave., 37921.

What will I do?

• You will be responsible for starting games with a coin toss and you will time each team’s warm up. You will meet with line judges to review signals prior to the start of the match. You will check team line ups, orchestrate the game in a fair manner, and sign the scoresheet at the end of each match to approve and ensure correctness before turning it in to the Director.


• You will monitor to ensure safe play throughout the match.


• You will assist in the tear down of net systems if you ref the last game of the evening.

What is the schedule?

Weekday matches are 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. Refs are expected to arrive 20 minutes prior to game start time. Note: Close parking fills up quickly. When applying, please consider additional time needed to find parking. 

What is the pay?

Volleyball referees are paid $25.00 per hour.

What are the typical date ranges Volleyball Referees are needed?

• Middle School League: August - September


• Rec League: October - December

Are uniforms provided to the referees?

A reffing shirt will be provided and must be worn when working. Black pants and white shoes should be worn with the uniform and provided by you/the referee. Whistles will be provided if you do not have one.

Are there any position requirements?

Adhere to the dress code. Have the means necessary to contact another Emerald Volleyball Referee if you pickup a match and availability changes. Arrive 20 minutes prior to game start times and have reliable transportation to 1740 Texas Avenue, 37921, or 1718 N. Central Street depending on the week's schedule. 

I’m interested, what do I do next?

Great! Please answer the application questions. Resume and Cover Letter are not necessary. To be considered, please answer the questions completely and with detail. We will be in touch with you no longer than a week out from the time of application submission.

It is the policy of Emerald Youth Foundation (EYF) to provide employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, sex, age, or national origin.

Section 702 of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 provides that the religious discrimination law will not apply to a religious corporation, association, educational institution or society with respect to the employment of individuals of a particular religion to perform work connected with the carrying on by such a corporation, association, educational institution or society of its activities.