Intramural Sports Officiating
Learn to Officiate
Have a passion for sports? Learn to officiate multiple sports and become a student employee with the department of Student Recreation & Wellness Services as an Intramural Sports Official. Intramural Sport officials officiate and facilitate many leagues and events from Flag Football, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball & more!
Benefits of officiating
- Competitive pay with opportunities for advancement
- All necessary officiating equipment is supplied by SRWS
- Eligibility for extramural tournament travel (Tournaments with other Colleges & Institutions with Expert Clinicians)
- Great experience to start your officiating career for future officiating opportunities
- Build self confidence and strong decision making
- Develop skills in leadership, communication and conflict resolution
- Meeting other students on campus and having fun!
Join our team
We teach you everything you need to know to become a successful official. Our training program will provide you with the necessary knowledge, mechanics and communication skills to perform the job effectively. While previous officiating experience and/or a background in sports are helpful, neither are required. Student officials are also allowed and encouraged to participate in Intramural Sports too.
1. APPLY
Log into Handshake and submit your resume and cover letter. Please note that only current students with 6 or more credit hours are eligible.
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2. TRAIN
Once hired, officials undergo extensive training sessions. Components include videotape review, guest speakers, rule interpretations, mechanics drills, station work, and actual field/court practical application of skills.
3. OFFICIATE
Student officials will be assigned games on a weekly basis according to their availability and demonstrated skills. Work schedules typically range from 10-20 hours per week.
