Make Money As A High School Sports Official

Making money as a high school sports official can be a great way to supplement your income and keep in shape. Do you enjoy sports? Would you appreciate the opportunity to make money as a football or soccer referee, baseball umpire, or other sports official in your spare time? The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) is always in search of qualified sports officials, and at $25-$35 per game the money really adds up!

As a high school sports official you can serve your local community and earn money at the same time. You typically register with your state association (paying a small registration fee), pass a background check, take and pass a course on the particular sport's rules, obtain the required officiating equipment, and are then assessed on a game or two. If all goes well, you will then receive game assignments based on your officiating level and game availability in your area. As a high school sports official, you serve as an independent contractor and are typically paid on the field for each game.

As an independent contractor, you can deduct your business costs such as registration fees, equipment, and vehicle expenses from your income before paying income tax on your net earnings. This is done using a Schedule C or C-EZ when you file your tax return. For more information, see the IRS web site on Profit or Loss From Business.

For more information, including what high school sports are available in your area and exactly what you need to do to get started, contact your local High School Member Association.

Depending on your availability and the high school sports that are available in your area, you can make literally hundreds or even thousands of dollars per year in your spare time as a high school sports official. Get started with this great money making opportunity today!