Intramural Sports Official

Position Title: Intramural Sport Official

Program Area: Intramural Sports

Reports to: Intramural Supervisor, Assistant Director of Sport Programs, Director of Sport Programs

Position Summary:

An Intramural Sport Official is the referee responsible for enforcing the rules of intramural contests and special events. All officials must have some experience either playing JV/Varsity or officiating the following sports: basketball, football, soccer, and volleyball. are expected to utilize appropriate mechanics for officiating, enforce rules and regulations for each specific sport or event, and conduct each contest in a professional manner with regard to interaction among players, coaches, spectators, and coworkers. Prior experience in sports and/or officiating is recommended.

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Responsibilities:

* Develop an understanding of the rules, positioning, and mechanics for each sport and enforce them.

* Remain impartial and fair to all teams and enforce sportsmanship.

* Assist in any necessary preparation for the scheduled event.

* Being proactive by locating team captains at least ten-minutes prior to the contest and direct them to sign-in with the scorekeeper and/or supervisor.

* Check the conditions of the game site for potential hazards, reporting them immediately to the scorekeeper and/or supervisor.

* Conduct pre-game meetings with the team captains.

* Begin contest at its scheduled time and manage the event in a timely manner.

* Anticipate problems and seek preventative methods to minimize issues through quality officiating.

* Attempt to resolve disputes and continue contest, if possible.

* Submit a written report of all sportsmanship related incidents, ejections, and altercations.

* Assist the scorekeeper and/or supervisor in the event of an injury.

* Maintain a safe environment for each contest.

* Promote positive public relations at all times.

* Treat participants, spectators, and staff with fairness and respect.

* Help keep score, supervise, or manage the equipment, as needed.

* Maintain communication with scorekeeper and/or supervisor.

* Answer participant questions to the best of their abilities.

* Assist with site break-down and clean-up, following the conclusion of a contest.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications:

* Experience playing or officiating sports.

* In attendance for all mandatory meetings and clinics.

* Punctual and professional attitude and appearance at all times.

* Must be available to work evening and weekend hours, at a minimum of 2 nights per week (typical programming occurs Sunday - Thursday, 5-11pm; occasional weekend tournaments)

* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

* Able to demonstrate a strong working knowledge and understanding of Intramural Sport policies and procedures.

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Work requires the ability to provide recreational assistance generally equivalent to a partial high school education.

None required. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

None required. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE