Development Director

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. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; however only those invited to interview will be contacted. Roles and Responsibilities Duties Referee Pathway # Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing review of Volleyball BC’s Referee Development Plan in support of the organization’s pathway strategy. # Provide technical direction for the provincial referee pathway, including recruitment, education, development, progression, and retention. # Support the development of referee educators, evaluators, mentors, and other technical leaders to build capacity throughout the province. # Establish and promote consistent standards and practices for referee development across British Columbia, aligned with Volleyball BC policies and the national officiating framework. # Oversee referee-related systems and initiatives that support development opportunities and competition quality, including the allocation of referees to Volleyball BC events. Administration # Oversee the effective administration of Volleyball BC’s referee programs, systems, and operational processes to support the delivery of the referee pathway. # Oversee referee registration and maintain accurate records and information systems related to certifications, eligibility, participation and progression. # Maintain appropriate reporting and data to support referee development, program evaluation and organizational decision-making. # Support the development monitoring and administration of annual referee program budgets, ensuring resources are aligned with organizational priorities. # Contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of Volleyball BC competitions and referee development initiatives. # Ensure referee programs and administrative practices align with Volleyball BC policies, procedures and Safe Sport requirements. Partnership Engagement # Act as Volleyball BC's primary staff resource for the referee community, building positive relationships and open communication with referees, referee leaders and other key interest holders. # Provide staff leadership and administrative support to Volleyball BC's referee governance structures, committees and working groups, supporting the implementation of organizational priorities and initiatives. # Work collaboratively with other Volleyball BC staff, regional referee representatives and national partners to support the consistent delivery and continuous improvement of referee programs and services. # Build and maintain effective relationships with clubs, referees and partner organizations to support the delivery of high-quality officiating experiences across British Columbia. # Communicate clearly and effectively with interest holders, promoting collaboration, transparency and engagement across the referee community. Worki