Become A Referee/Coach

Big City Volleyball is ALWAYS on the lookout for qualified individuals to Referee & Coach!

Overview of qualifications:

To qualify, applicants should possess a strong knowledge of the game of volleyball (the rules, subtleties, and of course complete mastery of what is and isn’t a carry, etc.). Ideally, you have officiated previously (possibly in college, high school, at tournaments, Club, USA Volleyball, GEVA, etc.) or have coaching experience.

You may not be qualified if you have only been playing the game for just a few years. But we have found that passionate players with good people skills can make very good refs and/or coaches, after a little training in the Big City way.

Referee & Coaching candidates should be available to work two or three evenings a week including weekends. For most weekday activities, you should be on-site around 6pm. Weekend and summer start times vary.

Responsibilities

Build relationships with players, parents, and staff

Physically lift heavy equipment, move, run, sprint, and play

Physically demonstrate referee signals to participants

Follow the Big City Volleyball referee guidelines

Set up and Breakdown Volleyball equipment

Ability to communicate clearly with players

Digital (email) communication via smartphone (report scores, coaching feedback, send photos, etc).

Requirements for the role

18 years of age or older

Must be consistently available to work evenings 6pm-10pm and/or weekends 10-6pm

Knowledge of rules for officiating Volleyball

Referee certifications are a plus but not required

Prior participation as an athlete/coach in a recreational, high school or collegiate program in volleyball

Previous coaching or instructing experience and ability to Coach Kids and Adults is a plus

Good people skills! Motivated and responsible candidates only, please!

Basic tech-savviness (owns/can operate a smartphone, good email communication skills)

We offer a wide variety of programming and we are currently searching for but not limited to:

Work in Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan

Coaches for Classes

Coaches for our Girls' Youth League Teams

Coaches for our VolleyPods in the park which means setting up a net M-F from afternoon – evening

Coaches for our after school program M-F (3pm-6pm)

Weekend programming

Benefits

Great volleyball work environment!s

Flexible (weekly) schedule

Staff outings / volleyball matches

Complimentary Open Plays

Big City Volleyball Sports Apparel

Readiness to both referee AND coach is a plus, though we won’t turn you away if you are only comfortable doing one.

Security Positions

Additionally, we are also looking for individuals who can commit to running security at some of our locations. Responsibilities include: arriving on-time, communication with School & Big City Staff, checking ID’s, signing in players. (Must Have A Working Cell Phone AT ALL TIMES!!!) You will also be trained to set up volleyball equipment as well. You must be friendly, comfortable being around lots of people, be able to give clear directions, and stay in communication with everyone.

Become a Big City Volleyball Referee/Coach

Should you be selected for a coach or referee position, you must be available for a 30 minute interview followed by a training session in your selected coaching or officiating position.

Prior Experience:

Experience with Kids Programs:

Experience with Adult Programs:

Which Position are you applying for?:

Weekday Availability:

Weekend Availability:

Which areas of the City are you able to work in?

Were You Referred By a BCVB Staff Member?