Student - Intramural Sports Referee

Responsibilities

• Officiate Intramural Sport events to the best of your abilities.
• Provide a fun and safe environment for participants.
• Maintain conduct of other officials and students participating in activities.
• Fill out report forms and other required paperwork.
• Assist with other events or run events as needed.
• Assist the supervisor in preparing the playing area and checking the equipment needed for the game to make sure it’s in proper condition.
• Inspect the playing area, boundaries, equipment, and clarify all ground rules and/or special interpretations/changes made by the intramural office.
• Know and enforce rules and regulations according to the Intramural Sports employee manual, participant handbook, and sport rule books.
• Officiate the game(s) to the best of your abilities.
• Verify the score after the contest and make sure both captains sign the score sheet.
• Inform the supervisor of each team’s sportsmanship rating after each game is completed.
• Must attend all staff and sport-specific trainings.
• Display professionalism at all times.
• Be outgoing, friendly, and enthusiastic about sports and UVU.

Requirements

• Must be a current UVU student.
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations of various sports (basketball, soccer, flag football, etc.).

Skills

• Working knowledge of the rules and regulations of the sport they are assigned to officiate.
• Good written and verbal communication is a plus.
• Possess patience and provide excellent customer service.
• Be able to stay on task when alone and working with others.
• Basic computer skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to work well with a diverse group of people.
• Able to handle highly emotional individuals or groups.