Intramural and Recreational Sports Intern

Job Responsibilities

• Aid in the development and enhancement of the intramural sports program through league operations, participant engagement initiatives, and special events.
• Recruit, train, supervise, schedule, mentor, and evaluate student officials.
• Provide leadership and operational oversight for approximately 40 student employees, including officials, marketing and promotional staff.
• Serve as a primary lead for assigned intramural sport leagues, tournaments, and special events.
• Oversee facility preparation, event setup/breakdown, equipment management, and operational readiness for assigned intramural sports and events.
• Assist with maintaining safe, organized, and game-ready intramural facilities and activity spaces.
• Lead officials’ training sessions and assist with league communication and sport education initiatives.
• Avoidance of repetitive tasks, assist with league scheduling, game operations, and participant communication.
• Coordinate and promote intramural leagues, tournaments, special events, and engagement initiatives through print, digital, and social media marketing.
• Create graphics, videos, and promotional materials for marketing and engagement initiatives.
• Support administrative functions including scheduling, program assessment, and operational planning.
• Affirmative action statement: Assist with enforcement of departmental policies, procedures, and risk management practices.
• Provide excellent customer service while fostering a positive and inclusive recreational environment.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Recreation, Education, Business, or a related field.
• Knowledge of intramural sports rules, policies, and trends.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Awareness of safety and risk management concerns.
• Experience with officiating, intramural sports, event management, or campus recreation preferred.
• Experience with graphic/video editing software such as Canva, Photoshop, CapCut, or similar platforms preferred.
• Familiarity with IMLeagues or other recreation management software preferred.