Stanford University Intramural Official position

The Stanford Intramural Sports program provides students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other university affiliates the opportunity to participate in a variety of competitive and recreational sport activities. Intramural Sports offers more than 27 different activities in traditional sports such as basketball, softball, soccer, volleyball, and flag football, as well as nontraditional activities such as ultimate frisbee, innertube water polo, floor hockey and dodgeball. Intramural Sports also presents tournaments and leagues for individuals and two-person teams in such activities as badminton, racquetball, and table tennis.

The Stanford IM program is looking for officials this winter to help with basketball, indoor volleyball, and dodgeball. Details are as follows:

Salary Range: $13.25/hour-$16/hour
Reports To: Sport Supervisor
Shift Times: Depending on the sport/season, games are scheduled anywhere between
4 p.m. – 11 p.m. Monday – Friday; and between 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Officials are also called upon to staff Tournaments.

General Description:

-Responsible for the complete game control of all officiated Intramural contests
-Arrive prepared and on time to all scheduled shifts
-Call all Intramural contests with complete honesty and integrity
-Maintain an appropriate professional demeanor at all times
-Manage player and spectators on the field/court
-Help patrons learn more about the sport they are participating in
-Participate in official evaluations
-Act as an ambassador for Stanford Recreation
-Maintain an appropriate and professional demeanor at all times
-Attend required training sessions and demonstrate proficiency in understanding of rules and officiating
-Enforce established rules during intramural competitions
-Enforce and evaluate sportsmanship of intramural teams and participants
-Ensure a safe environment for intramural participants by inspecting the playing area before the competition, and creating a safe environment for play
-Check in all participants and teams before each competition. In addition to checking them in also ensure correct attire of e-ach participant, no jewelry or prohibited equipment etc.
-Rotate between on field official and score official. Score official will keep score sheet updated during play and keep detailed participant statistics
-Run captain’s meetings prior to each competition
-Ensure proper use of all university equipment by program participants
-Handle on site disputes involving player conflict and rule interpretation
-Attend all addition in-service training sessions throughout the year
-Other duties as assigned
-Required Qualifications:

-Official must commit to working 5-8 hours per week
-Mandatory attendance at all Officials Clinics Preferred Qualifications
-Previous paid experience as an official preferred
-American Red Cross First Aid / CPR / AED certifications highly preferred, or must obtain within 3 months of hire

If interested, applicants should fill out this form (https://web.stanford.edu/dept/pe/cgi-bin/downloads/facility/JobApplication.pdf) and send completed form and resume to the Assistant Director of Competitive Sports - Brendan Ter Wee at bterwee@stanford.edu