Intramural Supervisor (Student Position)

Ferris State University College of Business; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Ferris State University is seeking a University Recreation - Intramural Supervisor (Student Position) in Big Rapids, MI. Plans, coordinates and evaluates intramural and recreational sports programs to meet the needs of the campus community.

The candidate will have one year of officiating experience across multiple sports, CPR/First Aid certifications, and must be available from 5-11pm Mon through Thu, with possible weekend duties.

Qualifications

• One year of officiating experience across multiple sports for University Recreation.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• Must have open availability from 5-11pm Monday through Thursday. May require occasional weekend responsibilities.
• Evaluates student officials.
• Coordinate the schedule of Intramural Sports and communicate schedules to teams.
• Maintains equipment for intramural sports.
• Strong knowledge of sports rules, especially in flag football, basketball, volleyball, and soccer.
• Experience in training sports officials, supervising student employees, league and tournaments, risk management, conflict resolution, and marketing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and evaluate a comprehensive intramural and recreational sports program.
• Act as Supervisor on duty for the program or event.
• Ensure proper completion of all scoring documents and daily report forms.
• Set up and tear down Intramural Sports events; coordinate staff duties and training.
• First responder to all Intramural Sports accidents and incidents, with incident reports.

Job description

Job no: 498338

Work type: Student Employment - General

Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307

Categories: Student Employment - General

Position Title: University Recreation - Intramural Supervisor (Student Position) Location: Big Rapids, MI Department: UREC

Advertised Salary: $14.00-$14.49

Summary of Position: Plans, coordinates and evaluates a comprehensive intramural and recreational sports program, designed to meet the recreational needs of the university community

Position Requirements: - One year of officiating experience across multiple sports for University Recreation.

• Current CPR and First Aid Certifications Required.
• Must have open availability from 5-11pm Monday through Thursday. May require occasional weekend responsibilities.
• Evaluates student officials.
• Evaluate and implement new programs and promote events.
• Coordinate the schedule of Intramural Sports and communicate schedules to teams.
• Coordinates schedule changes due to forfeits and student conflicts.
• Ensures risk management procedures for sports are followed.
• Maintains equipment for intramural sports.
• Strong knowledge of sports rules, especially in flag football, basketball, volleyball, and soccer.
• Experience in training sports officials, supervising student employees, league and tournaments, risk management, conflict resolution, and marketing.
• Must be self-motivated and able to operate independently and reach effective decisions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Act in the role of a supervisor on duty for the program or event.
• Responsible for the set-up and tear-down of the Intramural Sports events.
• Effective communication and delegation of duties to Intramural Sports student staff.
• First responder to all Intramural Sports accidents and incidents, including preparation of paperwork
• Act professionally by upholding SRC policy when involved in conflict management with patrons, students and staff.
• Supervise all on-shift staff members of the Intramural Sports Program.
• Assist in the Intramural Sports Office as needed.
• Assist as needed in the resolution of protests and conflicts that may arise during game play.
• Ensure sportsmanlike conduct and provide written reports on all incidents, protests, ejections, etc.
• Ensure proper completion of all scoring documents and daily report forms.
• Must be willing and able to act as an Official or Program Assistant each day when necessary.
• Assist with the preparation and implementation of staff training sessions.
• Perform regular evaluations of student staff as assigned by Professional Staff.
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings and trainings for all areas necessary.
• Maintain communication with Intramural Sports Professional Staff members regarding positive recognition, performance reviews, substitution, and schedule conflicts.
• Communicate clear and concise information as needed to patrons, students, and emergency medical service personnel and police services.
• Practice peer education to develop student staff growth and success.
• Assist with hiring and training of all new Intramural Sports Staff.
• Adhere to all SRC guidelines and Intramural Sports policies.
• Ability to promote and enforce program and department policy as written.
• Ability to assess a situation and make well informed decisions independently.

Number of Positions Available: 1

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume/ Class Schedule

Job Close Date: October 15, 2026

EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.

Advertised: 09 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 15 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time