|
I can't specifically answer your questions because I am from Wisconsin and every state is a bit different in how they choose to run their referee organization.
Pay varies from as little as 35 dollars for a Middle School dual meet to as much as 60. A High School dual meet can pay as little as 45 to as much as 95 if you do the Varsity/Junior Varsity and weigh-in all in one shot (assuming they also pay mileage). A tournament will pay from 100 dollars to 150 for a Junior Varsity gig and 140 to as much as 250 for a Varsity tournaments (lunch is usually provided).
You will need to sell yourself to the athletic directors or the events via email / letters / or phone calls. Tell them your experience and a reasonable request for the level of officiating that you wish to work and they will contact you as they need to fill vacancies. Belonging to an Officials Association helps immensely here because the refs in it will know about jobs and will steer you in the correct direction.
The education part is largely on the mat. You must take a test from the NFHS that is 100 questions and requires you to have a good basic understanding of the rules but again, being apart of an officials association really helps because the old silverbacks can help you through the tough ones.
In Wisconsin, I have worked as much as 4 meets a week or as little none. We decide how much we want to work and at what level. After you get established you will be turning down plenty of matches but it takes a few years to get recognized. One bit of advice, do not think just because you know the rules you are ready for Varsity. Give it time to become second nature (at last two seasons) and the intensity can really get ramped up at that level. You need to be prepared before you take a varsity contract.
Good Luck!
|