Job TitleCampus Recreation Intramural Sport Official Fall 2025Requisition NumberDU13284Department Name1B310:Campus RecreationWork LocationLexington, KYSalary Range$12.00 / HourType of PositionStudentPosition Time Status Part-TimeRequired Education
Must be a current student at the University of Kentucky.
Required Related Experience
General knowledge of sports is required, but no prior officiating experience is required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
- Requires lifting & moving equipment (5 – 20 lbs) for sport set up.
- Standing, sitting, jogging or running for extended amounts of time.
- Exposure to weather for outdoor sports.
Shift
- Intramural Sports Programming occurs in the fall & spring semesters Sunday through Thursday during the hours of 5pm – midnight. All regular shifts will be within those days/times.
- Must be available to work a minimum of 10 hours per week, which is an average of 2-3 shifts per week.
- The maximum hours per week that is allowed is 20 hours.
- Majority of hours will take place during peak programming times of September – November and February-April. Less hours will be available at the beginnings and ends of the fall and spring semesters.
Job Summary
Requirements
- Be a current student in good standing with the University
- Attend all staff meetings and trainings
- Complete required online trainings which include Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Communications & Utility Cart
- Be available to work a minimum of 10 hours per week
- Officiate at least one intramural sport per semester (sports include basketball, flag football, soccer and volleyball)
- American Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED certified (certification will be provided at no cost to the student upon hire)
Dress Policy
- Provided officiating stripes with a shirt underneath, tucked in
- If working not as an official, wear the provided blue campus recreation staff shirt
- Solid and dark colored Athletic pants or shorts
- Closed-toe athletic shoes or cleats (no metal)
- Hats may only be worn for outdoor events and programming
- Jackets (and similar outerwear) may be worn underneath stripes
- Stripes are only permitted to be worn while clocked in, please remove once clocking out
Essential Job Functions
- Arrive prepared and on time to all scheduled shifts
- Understand and enforce all sport rules in a fair and professional manner
- Always maintain an appropriate and professional demeanor
- Always create and maintain an open line of communication
- Educate participants on the rules in correlation to the sport
- Assist the IM supervisors with the facilitation of all IM events and activities including:
- Direct participants to appropriate playing surfaces
- Ensure participants have check in with an IM supervisor
- Set up and take down equipment on the playing surfaces
- Conduct captain meetings before the start of each game
- Receive regular officiating evaluations in a respectful manner
This position is Federal Work-Study eligible, if you qualify.
Opportunity to advance to Intramural Student Supervisor and or Student Program Assistant after officiating for at least one semester.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: initiative, social interaction, customer service, team work, problem-solving, conflict management and a willingness to learn & receive feedback
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply11/01/2025Our University Community
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