Intramural Sports Official - Adjunct

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Be a part of one of the largest and most dynamic intramural programs in New England, offering over 20 leagues and tournaments throughout the academic year. With thousands of teams participating and a staff of over 100 officials and student supervisors, our program is the heart of campus recreation.

As an intramural official, you'll play a key role in ensuring a fun, fair, and organized experience for all participants. Beyond officiating, we encourage our staff to actively participate in our leagues and serve as positive ambassadors for the program across campus.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Game Operations and Management

• Assist in the set-up and break-down of playing surfaces and equipment.

• Check and assess the safety and risk of playing surfaces and equipment.

• Facilitate smooth transitions between games, direct participants to their designated areas, and maintain control of the playing environment to ensure timely starts and efficient game flow.

• Officiate games, enforce policies, and ensure fair play for all participants.

• Complete end-of-game reports, documenting scores, sportsmanship ratings, and player violations.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Collaborate with co-officials to manage gameplay and resolve any issues.

• Provide clear and consistent communication to players and coaches regarding calls and decisions.

• Support players by assisting with sign-up and check-in processes, answering questions, and encouraging participation.

Professionalism:

• Attend all required meetings and trainings to stay informed on rules, policies, and best practices.

• Act as a positive role model by demonstrating fairness, integrity, and respect for all participants.

• Present yourself confidently and professionally during all scheduled shifts, adhering to the dress code and maintaining appropriate behavior.

Program Support:

• Assist with tasks such as inventorying equipment, recruitment tabling, and staffing special events.

• Other duties as assigned such as inventorying equipment, recruitment tabling, assisting with administrative tasks, and staffing special events

Expected Hours:

• Shifts are Sunday-Thursday nights, starting between 5:00-7:30pm depending on the sport and can end as late as midnight.

• Minimum work expectations: one shift per week during your sport’s season(s) (3-6 hours minimum). 20 hours/week maximum.

• Flexible scheduling around employee indicated availability.

Requirements:

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• High school diploma

• Must have experience playing the sport(s) for which you are applying to officiate. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Must be comfortable and confident in the sport for which you are applying to officiate

• Must be able to move on your feet—at times, quickly—for several hours at a time, and lift heavy objects. 

• Demonstrated communication, organizational and leadership skills.  

• Conflict management and emotional self-regulation during disagreements.  

• Commitment to customer service and effective interpersonal communication skills.  

• Sense of responsibility and accountability towards a team. 

• Sense of pride in your work and the team culture you are a part of. 

• Willingness to learn and adapt to change.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience playing competitively in one or more of the sports within the specialty you are applying. 

• Previous officiating experience is a plus, but not a requirement. We will train you! 

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 gradu