Position Title: Manager of Officiating
Position Type: Volunteer (approx.10-15 hours per week)
Application Deadline Date: February 13, 2026
Location: Remote
Expected Start Date: March 1, 2026
Compensation: Expense Reimbursement and Stipends
Supervisor: Executive Director
Description of Duties
- Lead and manage the Pickleball Canada Officiating Program, including development, recruitment, evaluation, and maintenance.
- Support the development and oversight of the annual officiating budget.
- Oversee the delivery of officiating programs through the Officiating Workgroup at the provincial and territorial levels, ensuring training standards and rule updates are current and effectively communicated.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all officiating-related matters, maintaining effective communication with stakeholders and Pickleball Canada staff, particularly the Director of Events & Programs.
- Support Tournament Directors and Pickleball Canada staff in maintaining high standards of safety, risk management, and tournament operations regarding officiating matters.
- Oversee the Certified Referee Evaluation and Referee Maintenance Programs, including appeals, performance monitoring, and compliance expectations.
- Triage complaints involving credentialed referees.
- Supervise program volunteers, including the Officiating Testing Coordinator and Officiating Database Coordinator.
- Make recommendations on officiating program personnel appointments, including volunteer positions and the Head Referee for National Championships, to the Executive Director through the Director of Events & Programs.
- Liaise with international federations on officiating matters and represent Pickleball Canada’s interests.
- Carry out other duties as assigned by the Executive Director through the Director of Events & Programs.
Position Requirements:
- Current or previously recognized Pickleball Canada Credential Referee.
- Experience in developing and delivering programs.
- Ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships with staff, volunteers, and external service providers.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to set priorities, multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Strong team player with the ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using computer programs, including Word documents, spreadsheets, presentations, online meetings, and digital filing systems.
- Ability to act in the best interests of the officiating program, while managing varied stakeholder interests and inputs.
- Understand the principles of Safe Sport, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.
- Commitment to the vision, mission, and values of Pickleball Canada.
NOTES:
Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset.
A satisfactory police records check will be required as a condition of appointment.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume in one pdf document file named [LASTNAME, FIRST NAME, MANAGER OF OFFICIATING APPLICATION] by February 13, 2026, to: hr@pickleballcanada.org.