Intramural Supervisor (Student Position)

Ferris State University; Big Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI seeks an Intramural Supervisor (Student Position) to plan, coordinate and evaluate a comprehensive intramural sports program. You will lead a student staff, ensure safety and risk management, and oversee event setup, scheduling and communications for the department.

The ideal candidate has one year of officiating experience, current CPR/First Aid certifications, and can commit to 5–11pm Mon–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 weekend responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as supervisor on duty for the program or event.
• Set up and tear down Intramural Sports events.
• Communicate and delegate duties to student staff.
• First responder to injuries; prepare paperwork and activate EAP if needed.
• Uphold SRC policy during conflicts and manage staff performance.
• Supervise all on-shift Intramural Sports staff and assist as needed.
• Assist with staff training sessions and evaluations.

Skills

Officiating experience

CPR/First Aid

Evening availability

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.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• 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 afterward and any potential activation of the Emergency Action Plan.
• 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 Aff … 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