Fall 2026 Intramural Sports Official

Winthrop University; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 9,092 - 12,949; Part time

Job summary

Winthrop University is seeking a graduate or undergraduate student for the role of Sports Official. This role involves managing all Intramural Sports game activities, ensuring participant enjoyment, and enforcing rules. Effective communication skills and a strong understanding of sports rules are essential.

Candidates should be able to manage conflicts and work mainly during late afternoons and some weekends. Experience in sports officiating is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in sports officiating is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work a majority of hours in the late afternoons and at night.
• Some weekend hours could be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Intramural Sports game activities and enhance the participant experience.
• Enforce proper penalties as required by rules.
• Keep score and statistics when required.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Conflict management

Knowledge of rules and mechanics

Awareness of safety concerns

Education

Graduate or Undergraduate level

Job description

Responsibilities

• Managing all Intramural Sports game activities, applying proper rules and mechanics to enhance the participant experience
• Enforcing proper penalties when required by rule
• Keeping a knowledge of all applicable rules, mechanics, policies, and procedures
• Keeping score and statistics when required
• Attending training clinics for each sport
• Advising the Assistant Director on necessary changes, potential problems, and recent successes
• Attending regularly scheduled staff meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Prior experience in sports officiating is preferred, but not required

Preferred Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Awareness of safety concerns and risk management
• Ability to manage conflict, often in high stress situations
• Maintain up‑to‑date rules and mechanics knowledge in each sport
• Ability to work a majority of hours in the late afternoons and at night
• Some weekend hours could be required

Pay Rate

8.00/hr

Type of Position

Regular Hourly

Position Level

Graduate or Undergraduate

Hours Per Week

5-10