About KORAA
KORAA is a women’s sports and community not-for-profit focused on creating welcoming, inclusive, and empowering spaces for women to feel active, confident, and connected. Our goal is to make sports more accessible, especially for women who may not have always had spaces where they felt comfortable participating, learning, competing, and thriving.
We are currently looking for Volleyball Referees to support our women’s-only volleyball programs and leagues, including our upcoming KORAA London volleyball league, which is where this role would land.
Role Overview
We are seeking dedicated, reliable, and attentive Volleyball Referees to support KORAA volleyball games by officiating matches, enforcing rules, encouraging fair play, and helping maintain a safe, respectful, and enjoyable environment for all participants.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys volleyball, understands the flow of the game, and can communicate clearly and confidently with players. Referees will play an important role in helping our league run smoothly while supporting a positive and encouraging sports environment.
Time Commitment
Referees must be available for scheduled league games and/or events.
For the KORAA London Volleyball League, the current time commitment is:
- Thursdays from 7:00pm - 9:00pm
- 7-week season
- Season dates: June 25 to August 6
- Location: Beach Hangar in London, Ontario
Referees may be asked to arrive slightly earlier to help review schedules, connect with the KORAA team, and ensure games start on time.
Additional opportunities may be available for future KORAA volleyball leagues, tournaments, or special events.
Responsibilities
- Officiate volleyball matches and ensure games are played fairly and safely.
- Enforce volleyball rules, including faults, rotations, serves, net violations, and scoring.
- Make quick, accurate, and impartial decisions during gameplay.
- Communicate clearly with players, team captains, and KORAA organizers.
- Help explain rules or clarify calls when needed in a respectful and approachable way.
- Support beginner or newer players by creating a positive and encouraging environment.
- Monitor player conduct and help uphold KORAA’s standards of respect, kindness, and sportsmanship.
- Keep track of game flow, timing, scoring, and rotations as needed.
- Help maintain structure during games so matches run on time and according to schedule.
- Address questions, concerns, or disputes professionally and calmly.
- Work collaboratively with other referees and the KORAA team.
Qualifications
- Prior volleyball playing, coaching, or officiating experience is preferred.
- Strong understanding of volleyball rules, gameplay, rotations, and scoring.
- Ability to make confident decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Clear and respectful communication skills.
- Reliable, punctual, and professional.
- Comfortable working with players of different skill levels, including beginners.
- Able to remain calm, fair, and composed during gameplay.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be available during the scheduled league times.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for referees who are not only knowledgeable about volleyball, but who also align with KORAA’s values. Our leagues are meant to be fun, welcoming, respectful, and empowering. While competition is part of the game, kindness and sportsmanship are at the heart of everything we do.
The ideal referee is someone who can balance fairness with encouragement, keep games organized, and help create a positive experience for all participants.
Why Join KORAA?
As a KORAA Volleyball Referee, you’ll be part of a growing women’s sports community that is helping create more spaces for women to play, compete, connect, and thrive. This is a great opportunity to stay involved in volleyball, gain officiating experience, support women’s sports, and be part of a meaningful community initiative.
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Please tell us briefly about your experience in the Volleyball space (either playing, coaching, or officiating)
Work Location: In person
