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Job Title Campus Recreation Intramural Sport Official Spring 2025 Requisition Number DU10508 Department Name 1B310:Campus Recreation and Wellness Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range $12.00 / Hour Type of Position Student Position Time Status Part-Time Required Education Must be a current student at the University of Kentucky. Required Related Experience General knowledge of sports is required, but no prior officiating experience is required. Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements Requires lifting & moving equipment (5 – 20 lbs) for sport set up. Standing, sitting, jogging or running for extended amounts of time. Exposure to weather for outdoor sports. Shift Intramural Sports Programming occurs in the fall & spring semesters Sunday through Thursday during the hours of 5pm – midnight. All regular shifts will be within those days/times. Must be available to work a minimum of 10 hours per week, which is an average of 2-3 shifts per week. The maximum hours per week that is allowed is 20 hours. Majority of hours will take place during peak programming times of September – November and February-April. Less hours will be available at the beginnings and ends of the fall and spring semesters. Job Summary Requirements Be a current student in good standing with the University Attend all staff meetings and trainings Complete required online trainings which include Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Communications & Utility Cart Be available to work a minimum of 10 hours per week Officiate at least one intramural sport per semester (sports include basketball, flag football, soccer and volleyball) American Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED certified (certification will be provided at no cost to the student upon hire)

Dress Policy Provided officiating stripes with a shirt underneath, tucked in If working not as an official, wear the provided blue campus recreation staff shirt Solid and dark colored Athletic pants or shorts Closed-toe athletic shoes or cleats (no metal) Hats may only be worn for outdoor events and programming Jackets (and similar outerwear) may be worn underneath stripes Stripes are only permitted to be worn while clocked in, please remove once clocking out
Essential Job Functions Arrive prepared and on time to all scheduled shifts Understand and enforce all sport rules in a fair and professional manner Always maintain an appropriate and professional demeanor Always create and maintain an open line of communication Educate participants on the rules in correlation to the sport Assist the IM supervisors with the facilitation of all IM events and activities including: Direct participants to appropriate playing surfaces Ensure participants have check in with an IM supervisor Set up and take down equipment on the playing surfaces Conduct captain meetings before the start of each game Receive regular officiating evaluations in a respectful manner
This position is Federal Work-Study eligible, if you qualify.

Opportunity to advance to Intramural Student Supervisor and or Student Program Assistant after officiating for at least one semester.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: initiative, social interaction, customer service, team work, problem-solving, conflict management and a willingness to learn & receive feedback Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 01/13/2025 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.


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