Intramural Sports Official (Student Associate) - Campus Recreation Center

University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

20% discount of programs and services

Job summary

University of Cincinnati is seeking an Intramural Official to ensure fair play and safety across intramural contests. You will apply sport rules, maintain unbiased judgment, and participate in trainings with campus staff.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least 16 years old, and willingness to obtain certifications (Clery, Fire Extinguisher, NFHS Concussion, CPR/AED). Hours are 10–24 per week with some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required and 16+ years old.
• Enrolled part-time in post-secondary or secondary school.
• Willing to obtain required safety certifications listed by Campus Recreation.
• Clery, Fire Extinguisher, NFHS Concussion in Sports, and Red Cross CPR/ AED where applicable.
• Commitment to safety, professionalism, and teamwork in a student employee role.

Responsibilities

• Officiate intramural contests for various sports.
• Know Intramural Sports and Officials’ Handbooks inside out.
• Attend mandatory trainings and staff meetings.
• Assist with facility setup and teardown and daily cleaning operations.
• Communicate professionally with participants and staff; enforce safety guidelines.

Skills

Teamwork

Critical Thinking

Customer Service

Communication

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Enrolled at post-secondary institution or secondary school

Clery Certification

Fire Extinguisher Certification

NFHS Concussion in Sports Certification

Red Cross CPR/AED Professional Rescuer Certification

Job description

Next Lives at the University ofCincinnati

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to morethan 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines researchprowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “themost ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentumhas never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati InnovationDistrict, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in thecountry with students earning $94 million annually through paidexperiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economicimpact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC,next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committedto student success and positively transforming the communitythrough scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making animpact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty arekey contributors to UC’s success.

Job Overview

Campus Recreation’s mission is to create an inclusiveenvironment that inspires movement and community. In addition tooffering an award-winning fitness facility, we strive to be a placewhere members can connect with one another in a safe and positiveenvironment.

Campus Recreation includes multiple fitness spaces: CampusRecreation Center, the Fitness Center at CARE/Crawley, the SiddallFitness Center, and Movement on Main. Our facilities offer manyways for members to get active – from cardio and weight equipmentto group fitness, swimming pools, a climbing wall, and more. Welook for teammates who uphold the same values as we do: Excellence,Ownership, Solutions Focused, Fun, and Teamwork.

Connect. Energize. Thrive. Explore CampusRecreation.

Essential Job Functions

An Intramural Official is responsible for safely andfairly maintaining game play. Officials must understand the rulesof the current sport they are officiating and be able to make fairand unbiased judgments during play.

• Officiate intramural contests for varioussports.
• Possess thorough knowledge of Intramural Sports andOfficials’ Handbooks.
• Attend all mandatory trainings and meetings.
• Attend Mandatory Fall All Staff Trainings that take placethe week before school starts.
• Adhere to and enforce safety guidelines andpolicies.
• Complete all necessary paperwork.
• Effectively communicate to fellow staff members,participants, and spectators in a professional manner regarding UCIntramural Sports.
• Assist with facility set-up and tear down.
• Conduct and/or assist with daily cleaningoperations.
• Abide by all staff policies, procedures, and guidelinesas communicated from training week.
• Procure concussion recognition certification and handlesituations involving suspected concussions.
• Assist in the overall marketing of the Intramural Sportsprogram.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Enrolled at a post-secondary institution or a secondaryschool.
  • Enrolled at least part-time (one or more credit hours ifat a post-secondary institution), except for summer term, or willbe a registered student during the next academic term.
  • “Enrollment” shall include:
    • The period between two successive terms for which thestudent is enrolled.
    • The one “off” term in each academic year in which thestudent is not enrolled. Student employee status may be retainedfor one additional term following either graduation or withdrawalfrom enrollment.
• If selected for this position, candidates must be willingand able to obtain a Clery Certification
• If selected for this position, candidates must be willingand able to obtain a Fire Extinguisher Certification
• If selected for this position, candidates must be willingand able to obtain a NFHS Concussion in SportsCertification
• If selected for this position, candidates must be willingand able to obtain a Red Cross CPR/AED Professional RescuerCertification, provided by Campus Recreation.

Additional Information

• Campus Recreation provides additional developmentopportunities for staff beyond job duties including the possibilityto attend varying conferences at state, regional, and nationallevels as well as inner-departmental committee opportunitiesthrough our student-led organization, Recreational Development& Leadership (RDL).
• This position may require late nights andweekends.
• 10-24 hours/week.

Skills Acquired

• Teamwork - collaborate effectively by listening actively,respecting diverse perspectives, managing conflict, takingaccountability, adapting to change, and building positive workingrelationships to achieve shared goals
• Critical Thinking - make sound, inclusive decisions byanalyzing information, anticipating needs, prioritizing tasks, andcommunicating actions with good judgment in a fast-pacedenvironment
• Customer Service - provide excellent service to membersby answering questions and providing support.
• Communication - communicate clearly, respectfully, andeffectively through verbal, written, and nonverbal communication,active listening, thoughtful questions, and timely requests forguidance.
• Professionalism - demonstrate time management,accountability, ownership, responsibility, and communication. Beprepared and dependable while showing dedication.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Standing – often
• Talking – often
• Walking – often
• Running – often
• Bending – sometimes
• Pulling, pushing – sometimes
• Lifting – up to 75lbs

Compensation and Benefits

• $11.40/Hour
• 20% discount of programs and services (excluding ProShop)

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As a UC student employee of an Ohio public institution,you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system,other than contributions to Medicare.

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