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 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

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