Intramural Sports Official

Position Title: Intramural Sport Official

Program Area: Intramural Sports

Reports to: Intramural Supervisor, Assistant Director of Sport Programs, Director of Sport Programs

Position Summary:

An Intramural Sport Official is the referee responsible for enforcing the rules of intramural contests and special events. All officials must have some experience either playing JV/Varsity or officiating the following sports: basketball, football, soccer, and volleyball. are expected to utilize appropriate mechanics for officiating, enforce rules and regulations for each specific sport or event, and conduct each contest in a professional manner with regard to interaction among players, coaches, spectators, and coworkers. Prior experience in sports and/or officiating is recommended.

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Responsibilities:

• Develop an understanding of the rules, positioning, and mechanics for each sport and enforce them.
• Remain impartial and fair to all teams and enforce sportsmanship.
• Assist in any necessary preparation for the scheduled event.
• Being proactive by locating team captains at least ten-minutes prior to the contest and direct them to sign-in with the scorekeeper and/or supervisor.
• Check the conditions of the game site for potential hazards, reporting them immediately to the scorekeeper and/or supervisor.
• Conduct pre-game meetings with the team captains.
• Begin contest at its scheduled time and manage the event in a timely manner.
• Anticipate problems and seek preventative methods to minimize issues through quality officiating.
• Attempt to resolve disputes and continue contest, if possible.
• Submit a written report of all sportsmanship related incidents, ejections, and altercations.
• Assist the scorekeeper and/or supervisor in the event of an injury.
• Maintain a safe environment for each contest.
• Promote positive public relations at all times.
• Treat participants, spectators, and staff with fairness and respect.
• Help keep score, supervise, or manage the equipment, as needed.
• Maintain communication with scorekeeper and/or supervisor.
• Answer participant questions to the best of their abilities.
• Assist with site break-down and clean-up, following the conclusion of a contest.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications:

• Experience playing or officiating sports.
• In attendance for all mandatory meetings and clinics.
• Punctual and professional attitude and appearance at all times.
• Must be available to work evening and weekend hours, at a minimum of 2 nights per week (typical programming occurs Sunday - Thursday, 5-11pm; occasional weekend tournaments)
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to demonstrate a strong working knowledge and understanding of Intramural Sport policies and procedures.

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Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires the ability to provide recreational assistance generally equivalent to a partial high school education.

Experience

None required. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

None required. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $18.00 to USD $22.87. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidates work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individuals age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

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