Posted: September 3, 2025
Application Deadline: September 12, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Term: 1-Year Contract
Estimated Hours/Month: 10–20 hours (flexible scheduling; occasional evening/weekends required for meeting)
Compensation: $25.00/hour
Do you want to help shape the future of refereeing in British Columbia? Karate BC is seeking a dedicated contractor to serve as Referee Development Program Coordinator. This role is vital to ensuring refereeing remains strong, accessible, and sustainable across the province — creating opportunities for the next generation of referees while ensuring every zone in BC has the qualified referees needed to support sanctioned events and tournaments.
Key Responsibilities
Representation & Leadership
- Represent Karate BC in all matters related to referees and referee development.
- Review the current referee development structure and recommend measurable improvements.
Recruitment & Retention
- Develop and implement a referee recruitment and retention program.
- Promote refereeing as a pathway for youth, athletes, volunteers, and para-karate participants.
- Deliver recruitment campaigns across all zones in BC.
- Establish mentorship opportunities, especially for youth and junior referees, to progress through certification levels.
- Build sustainable referee pools in every zone, reflecting Karate BC’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and diverse representation.
Certification & Training
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Develop and deliver annual referee courses for Regional and Provincial certifications, including:
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Securing instructors and venues
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Coordinating registration with the Karate BC office
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Collaboration
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Work closely with the Referee Committee Chair, committee members, Karate BC staff, Board, and partners to:
- Participate in committee meetings and provide meeting notes to Karate BC’s President and Office
- Develop a provincial referee development plan
- Draft and manage the annual referee development budget
- Provide quarterly reports to the Board and AGM
Financial Oversight
- Review referee travel and honorarium expenses.
- Propose a fair, sustainable compensation framework.
Administration & Resources
- Manage and update the certified referee database, providing ongoing reports that track growth by zone, certification, para-referees, visible minority representation, and gender.
- Provide staff with information related to the Referees as required by viaSport and other organizations.
Event Support
- Work with the Referee Committee to secure referees for Karate BC events.
- Develop and maintain a referee resource area on the Karate BC website (pathways, resources, policies).
This role directly supports Karate BC’s priorities by:
- Competition Structure & Sport Experience – Building consistency in refereeing and ensuring tournaments are fully staffed across zones.
- Referee Development – Strengthening recruitment pipelines and certification/mentorship pathways.
- Grassroots Growth & Club Collaboration – Engaging clubs to promote refereeing as part of karate participation.
- Equity, Inclusion & Cultural Engagement – Expanding access to refereeing opportunities province-wide, including rural and underrepresented regions.
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience in sport refereeing, referee development, or a related leadership role.
- Experience chairing or serving on committees and working with volunteers.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office and/or Google Workspace.
- Knowledge of Safe Sport principles, with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Commitment to advancing gender equity, visible minority inclusion, and para-referee pathways.
Preferred
- Experience with a Provincial or National Sport Organization.
- Experience in grant writing or fundraising to support referee development.
Karate BC is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and 2SLGBTQI+ individuals. We are dedicated to ensuring that recruitment, selection, training, compensation, and promotion are based on merit without discrimination.
How to Apply
Larry Feagan, Executive Director
Email: info@karatebc.org
Subject: Application – Referee Development Program Coordinator
