Description

RECREATIONAL SPORTS (BL-RECS-IUBLA)

Department Information

The Office of Student Life (OSL) is focused on building a strong foundation to ensure every student's Indiana University (IU) experience is positive, safe, healthy, and meaningful. The OSL staff and multiple departments aim to help students navigate their time at IU, providing the tools they need to be successful in school and after graduation. Students are our priority, and their health, safety, and overall well-being are our core mission.
Recreational Sports is part of the OSL, which is dedicated to supporting students' health, safety, and success throughout their IU experience. The Recreational Sports mission is to connect, inform, and inspire individuals to lead active, healthy lifestyles. Serving over 36,000 students, faculty, staff, and community members annually, we offer diverse programs across two multipurpose facilities, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, adventure spaces, and more. Our team includes 46 professional staff and over 800 student employees.
At Recreational Sports, we believe in creating exceptional experiences through genuine connection and inclusive opportunities. Student employees play a vital role in shaping our programs and are encouraged to grow through leadership and collaboration. Whether you're looking to build professional skills or simply be part of a dynamic team, Recreational Sports offers a fun, supportive environment where you can thrive.

Job Summary

Intramural Sports Officials play a key role in fostering a fun, fair, and safe environment for students participating in intramural sports. In this position, you'll learn the rules of various sports, manage gameplay, make confident and impartial calls, and encourage good sportsmanship among participants. This role offers a great opportunity to stay active, develop leadership and communication skills, and become part of a supportive campus community. You'll also gain valuable experience in customer service, conflict resolution, time management, and teamwork skills that are transferable to any future career.
Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Creates a positive experience for players and spectators by being friendly, helpful, and professional.
• Completes weekly requirements to stay up to date on rules and expectations.
• Spots and addresses issues early. If something escalates, notifies a supervisor right away.
• Enforces rules of the game, ensuring participant safety, managing game time and maintaining the flow of competition.
• Checks score sheets and scoreboards for accuracy.
• Reports sportsmanship ratings to your supervisor.
• Helps inspect the playing area for safety and enforce policies.
• Keeps games running on time and space clear of clutter.

Qualifications

EDUCATION
Required

• General knowledge at the high school level

Preferred

• College degree

WORK EXPERIENCE
Preferred

• Officiating experience

SKILLS
Required

• Effective communication skills with the ability to engage a diverse range of individuals
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a customer-focused attitude
• Ability to collaborate and contribute in a team-oriented environment
• Service-oriented and dependable
• Willingness to take on new challenges

Working Conditions / Demands

These positions require standing for long periods of time and frequently moving about the workspace. Positions require working both indoors and outdoors and ability to move objects up to 50 pounds with assistance. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

Explore detailed descriptions of all RecSports part-time positions on the Recreational Sports Employment Opportunities Website and find the perfect fit for you.

Work Location

This is an in-person position.
Bloomington, Indiana
Onsite work will take place at the following campus recreation facilities, depending on the needs of each sporting event:

• Student Recreational Sports Center (SRSC)
• Bill Garrett Fieldhouse
• Sembower Recreational Sports Field Complex

Advertised Salary

$12.00/hour
Work-study eligible. Students who are eligible for Federal Work-Study are encouraged to apply. To check your eligibility, log in to your One.IU account and go to View/Manage My Financial Aid . There, you can review your financial aid package and confirm your work-study status.
Potential for merit payrate increases based on performance. Opportunities for advancement.

Work Hours

An average of 8-12 hours per week, not to exceed 29 hours per week across all campus positions.
Must officiate at least 1 sport season per semester (each semester includes 2 sport seasons).
Flexible scheduling is available and may vary by sport and position.
Early morning, evening, and weekend shifts may be required based on game schedules.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Part Time Employee
Job Family: Part Time Employee
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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .

Campus Safety and Security

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