Student Intramural Sports Supervisor

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas in Lawrence is seeking an Intramural Sports Supervisor to oversee on-site supervision of intramural activities and officials for the fall 2026 semester.

You will coordinate more than 30 activities, enforce program policies at game sites, and ensure a safe, fair environment for over 700 teams and 5,000 participants with afternoon and evening shifts Sunday through Thursday. The role offers advancement opportunities and requires strong leadership and communication.

Qualifications

• Prior experience and/or background in team sports/activities.
• Prior experience requiring the implementation of company policies as shown in application materials.
• Current CPR/AED Certification or willingness to obtain within the first month of employment.
• Current NFHS Concussion in Sports Certification or willingness to obtain within the first month of employment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 30+ Intramural Sports activities and events.
• Assist with policy/procedure enforcement at game sites and facilities.
• Serve as first contact for over 700 teams and 5,000 annual participants.
• Respond to injuries, rule interpretations, disciplinary matters, and facility concerns.
• Represent Intramural Sports to the campus community in an exemplary manner.
• Assist participants, spectators, and fans when needed in a professional and courteous fashion.
• Supplement budget preparation by documenting staff work hours.
• Attend and participate in all Intramural Staff Meetings.
• Contribute to development of Policies and Procedures during year-end review.
• Oversee court/field setup and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accountability

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Decision Making

Integrity

Leadership

Teamwork

Job description

Position Overview

The Intramural Sports Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the entire atmosphere of the various Intramural Sports events offered throughout the semester. Supervisors must be able to implement Intramural Sports policies with effectiveness both independently and in collaboration with fellow supervisors and officials. This is a semester long position with the opportunity for advancement.

Recreation Services and the Intramural Sports program are seeking students to join our team beginning in the fall 2026 semester as an Intramural Sports Supervisor.

The Intramural Sports Supervisor is responsible for the on-site supervision of Intramural Sports Officials and administration of the various Intramural Sports activities. Supervision will include multiple activities that can occur simultaneously. An Intramural Sports Supervisor must have a comprehensive knowledge of team sport and individual/dual activities. Experience as an official at The University of Kansas or similar situation is preferred but not required.

An Intramural Sports Supervisor will work in collaboration with other Intramural Sports Supervisors mostly afternoons (beginning at approximately 4:30p) and evenings, Sunday through Thursday with some Friday hours. This individual will have supervision from the Assistant Director for Intramural Sports and three Intramural Sports Program Managers.

Skills Developed

• Accountability
• Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Decision Making
• Integrity
• Leadership
• Teamwork

Job Description

60% - Active Supervision of Intramural Sports Activities and Events

• Manage over 30 Intramural Sports activities and events.
• Creatively administer program Policies and Procedures at game sites and facilities.
• Serve as the first point of contact for over 700 teams and 5,000 annual participants.
• Respond to injuries, rule interpretations, disciplinary matters, and facility concerns with timely proficiency and competence.
• Represent Intramural Sports to the campus community in an exemplary manner.
• Assist participants, spectators, and fans when needed in a professional and courteous fashion.
• Supplement budget preparation by precisely documenting staff work hours.
• Attend, engage in, and participate in all Intramural Sports Staff Meetings.
• Ambitiously contribute to the development and evolution of the Policies and Procedures of the program during the end of the year program review.

20% - Accurate Documentation of Intramural Games

• Complete all forms and documents accurately and thoroughly.
• Analyze and offer influential observations and feedback which lead to a better experience for Intramural Sports participants and officials.
• Make nominations for the Granada Player of the Week and Granada Official of the Week.

10% - Active Supervision of Intramural Officials/Umpires

• Train, evaluate, and assess the Intramural Sports officiating staff of approximately 50 students.
• Provide experiential evaluations and support for all team sport officials to aid in their development.
• Continue to officiate all six team sports as needed.
• Attend, engage in, and participate in all Intramural Official’s Trainings.

5% - Court/Field Set Up

5% - Other Duties as Assigned

Required Qualifications

1. Prior experience and/or background in team sports/activities.
2. Prior experience requiring the implementation of company policies as shown in application materials.
3. Current CPR/AED Certification or willingness to obtain within the first month of employment.
4. Current NFHS Concussion in Sports Certification or willingness to obtain within the first month of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience as an official at The University of Kansas or similar situation.
2. Ability to communicate effectively and engage with Intramural Sports participants and staff as shown in application materials.
3. Strong conflict mediation skills as evidenced by work history.

Position Requirements

During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

Employment Conditions

Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR. (2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.

Contact Information to Applicants

Wyatt Noll
[e-mail]
785-864-1161

Pay

Advertised Salary Range$11.55 - 13.55 per hour

Start Date

Anticipated Start Date Monday August 31, 2026