Student: Campus Recreation Intramural Sport Official Fall 2025

Job Title
Student: Campus Recreation Intramural Sport Official Fall 2025


Requisition Number
DU13284


Department Name
1B310:Campus Recreation


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$12.00 / Hour


Type of Position
Student


Position Time Status
Part-Time


Required 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?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
11/01/2025


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