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Junior Official Developmental Program 

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Become a Licensed Official with OVR & USA Volleyball

Transform your game—on and off the court. As part of the OVR Junior Officials Program, players can earn league licensing credentials while serving as essential officiating crew for their own matches: Scorer, Libero Tracker, Line Judge, or Second Referee.

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OVR Page: members.ovr.org/juniors/jodp/index.php

Why Earn a License?

  • Ensure smooth, fair matches. Certified officials prevent errors, penalties, and missed calls—keeping tournaments running professionally.

  • Develop leadership and confidence. Officiating boosts decision-making, communication, teamwork, and accountability.

  • Stay in the sport. Licensed juniors can continue officiating beyond playing—building long-term involvement in volleyball ​

Join the Officiating Community

Next Steps​

  1. Become a USAV/OVR Member
    Register via SportsEngine and complete required background screening and SafeSport certification 

  2. Take Online USAV Academy Courses
    Complete modules for each desired role:

    • Junior Second Referee (R2)

    • Junior Scorer & Libero Tracker

    • Junior Line Judge

    • (Optional) Junior R1 via additional training

  3. Earn Certifications
    Upon course completion, certifications (e.g., R2, S, J, L) are automatically added to your account each season 

  4. On‑Court Evaluations
    Clubs/clubs can host OVR-led clinics covering rules, officiating mechanics, and live training—an excellent hands-on complement to online learning 

  5. Track Your Progress: Monitor certifications in your SportsEngine/USAV account.

  6. Apply Licenses: Serve in your trained role during assigned work-team matches all season long.

Benefits of Being Licensed:

Earn Real Money – Weekends = Paydays

  • Junior officials (ages 16+) in USA Volleyball regions often earn $15–$22 per match, or $60–$80 per weekend/day 

  • Older junior officials working club tournaments can make around $32 per match 

  • Regional officials in youth and recreational leagues (like in Springfield/South County) make $25–$40 per match, higher with experience 

  • Youth and high school matches pay $25–$50 for youth and $40–$90+ for high school first referees 

  • In one season, a high school ref working 40–50 matches at $25–$50 each could easily earn $1,000–$2,500 

  • Experienced officiating across club, high school, and college can yield $2,000–$10,000+ annually, depending on effort and assignments 

Total Schedule Flexibility

  • Set your shifts: only work weekends, school breaks, or evening slots that fit your life 

Boost Your Volleyball IQ

  • Officiating demands perfect rule knowledge, focus, and game rhythm—you'll see the court like a coach.

  • “building confidence, leadership skills, improving volleyball IQ as a teammate and player, while earning some extra money” 

Life & Career Skills You Gain

  • Communication & Decision‑making: You'll practice speaking confidently and making split-second calls.

  • Time Management & Leadership: Managing multiple matches teaches organization and responsibility.

  • Resume Booster: Being a licensed official shows maturity, initiative, and professionalism — great for future jobs.​

Final Takeaway

As a teen, licensing as a volleyball official across USA Volleyball and OVR levels offers:

  • Great money, flexible hours, and minimal physical strain

  • Sharper understanding of the game, visible from above

  • Skills that matter in any career: leadership, focus, decision-making

If you love volleyball and want to make money without missing out on playing, officiating is your perfect match. Get certified today, and start earning on your terms while deepening your love—and IQ—for the sport.

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