Intramural Outdoor Soccer Official – Student Hourly

Position OverviewThe Intramural Sports Official is responsible for providing an atmosphere of fun in a competitive, yet safe, environment. Officials must be able to implement Intramural Sports policies and sport specific rules in order to maintain an appropriate level of control, fairness, and safety. Officials should maintain a positive attitude on-site and should always be striving to improve their officiating skills.
This is a seasonal position (mid- March through early-May) with the opportunity to also umpire slow-pitch softball in the spring 2024 semester.Job DescriptionRecreation Services and the Intramural Sports program are seeking students to join our team as an Intramural Outdoor Soccer Official for the spring 2024 Outdoor Soccer Season. The official is responsible for effectively officiating the sport of Outdoor Soccer and the general safety of the participants.
No prior officiating experience is needed. All training will be provided by student Supervisors prior to beginning work.
Participation in Intramural Sports by officials is encouraged!
A wide variety of skills are developed by Intramural Sports officials which include but are not limited to:

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

The duties of an Intramural Sports Official include, but are not limited to the following:

• Accurate documentation of hours worked
• Minor pre-game field set up
• Pre-game captain's meeting administration
• Unbiased administration of rules decisions based on training for that particular sport
• Verification of final score of all games worked with a signature on each completed score sheet
• Assigning an appropriate Sportsmanship Rating to each team following each contest
• Assisting other officials and/or supervisors in any matters concerning Intramural Sports

Required QualificationsAn applicant for the position of an Intramural Outdoor Soccer Official must have:

• Status as an enrolled student with at least 6 hours at The University of Kansas
• Work history that required being moderately physically active for hours at a time (maximum of four hours at a time)
• A baseline knowledge of the sport of soccer as evident of the application material.
• Current NFHS Concussion In Sports Certification or willingness to obtain within the first month of employment

Preferred QualificationsThe preferred applicant for the position of an Intramural Outdoor Soccer Official will have:

• Previous umpiring/officiating or sports participation experience
• A willingness to learn and have fun
• A passion for sports
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude
• A professional and cooperative demeanor

Additional Candidate InstructionsReview of this position occurs regularly through March 10.
A complete application consists of an online application and a resume.
Qualified applicants must have:

• Availability to work on Sundays as evidenced in application material
• Availability to be present and engaged at both dates of the paid Intramural Outdoor Soccer Officials Training:
  • Tuesday, March 19 from 5:00p – 7:30p; and
  • Wednesday, March 20 from 6:00p – 7:30p

Contact Information to ApplicantsFor questions about this position, please contact Jon Randle, Assistant Director for Intramural Sports, by email at jonrandle@ku.edu or by phone at 785.864.3270.Advertised Salary RangeCompensation starts at $10.80/hour with opportunities for advancementWork ScheduleAn Intramural Outdoor Soccer Official has the flexibility to set their availability to be assigned shifts during the following work hours:
Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from approximately 4:00p – 10:45pAnticipated Start DateTuesday March 19, 2024Apply to Job