Now Hiring: Intramural Sports Official

General Statement of Duties

• • An IM Sports Official is responsible for proper game administration of intramural contests according to the rules, policies and procedures for each sport.

Typical Responsibilities

• • Enforcement of appropriate rules and policies
  • Inventory of equipment
  • Evaluation of self and co-officials
  • Verification of participant eligibility
  • Evaluation of playing fields
  • Assist new officials with development
  • Provide leadership during Intramural play
  • Practice outstanding customer service and answer customer questions and concerns

Experience and Abilities

• • Ability to work in a calm manner with participants while communicating and enforcing the rules of the sport
  • Knowledge of the rules of the sport (preferred)
  • Some degree of relevant experience with the sport (playing, coaching, officiating, etc.)
  • Ability to make split second decisions during game situations
  • Must be a currently enrolled student

Training

• • Completion of the officials training program consisting of classroom sessions, on-court clinics, a written exam, and scrimmage (practice) games
  • On-going training provided by the staff supervisors

Environmental Conditions

• • Will be required to stand for an extended amount of time
  • Will be required to be outside in the elements for some shifts
  • Occasional lifting of light items

Pay Scale

• • In accordance with departmental policy, an IM Sports Official will start at a rate of $11.60/hour and is eligible for a merit raise after four months of service.

Learning Outcomes:

• • Apply problem solving skills to effectively manage difficult situations and to mitigate conflict. (Job specific skills)
  • Demonstrate an advanced understanding of teamwork and collaboration and how to work with one another to achieve a common goal. (Social competency/teamwork skills)
  • Effectively communicate to participants and colleagues in a professional setting, while also showing the ability to interact respectfully with all people. (Communication skills)

• • Intramural Sports does not accept applications due to the large number of officials we must hire. In order to be considered for this position, interested applicants MUST attend an Official’s Orientation
    session. To be hired for work beginning Fall 2026, there will be two orientations. Please choose the one that works the best for you; you do NOT need to attend both orientations.
  • Upcoming Orientation (To Begin Work August 2026)
    Hiring for the following sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball (Flag Football typically requires the most)
    Monday, August 24 – 8:30pm – SRC 2229
    Tuesday, August 25 – 8:30pm – SRC 2229

• • Intramural officials typically work between 6-15 hours a week, with the opportunity for more work by picking up additional shifts or working multiple sports.
    Intramural Sports is one of the most flexible jobs on campus, as we will work around your class schedule and other weekly requirements.
  • Normal hours that you can be scheduled to work are Sunday 3:30-midnight and Monday through Thursday 5:30-midnight.
    There is the possibility of non-required worked outside of those regular
    programmatic hours.

 

• • Nick Heiar, Program Director | nheiar@tamu.edu