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Contact Information

Address:
LEAD & Orientation Office
University Center 118
600 N. Adams Street
Gunnison, CO 81231

Email:
sphillips@western.edu

Phone:
970.943.2469

 

Intramural Sports Referee

DEPARTMENT & LOCATION

  • Intramurals
  • University Center 120F

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

  • Name:  Samantha Bruce
  • Phone: 970.940.2883 or 719.252.1087
  • Email: intramurals@western.edu or samantha.bruce@western.edu

 

POSITION DETAILS

  • Type of work-study: Federal/State
  • Wages/salary: $7.78
  • Number of Position Openings: 14
  • Hours per week: 5-15
  • Schedule: Sunday-Thursday

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

  • Have strong working knowledge of the sport’s playing rules or willingness to learn.
    • Be ready at the game site 15 minutes beforehand.
    • Assist with set up and take down of Intramural events.
    • Ensure that the playing surface is safe and free from obstacles/obstructions.
    • Oversee the Intramural contest and ensure participation takes place in a safe manner.
    • Communicate well with all officials, players, coaches and spectators.
    • Conduct a pre-game meeting with the team captain’s to go over rules and see if they have any questions.
    • Officiate the contest and enforce the rules judiciously as possible.
    • Keep score for Intramural games.
    • Report any problems or concerns to the Supervisor, or the Director when need be.
    • Be open to discuss calls with the team captain (talk with the team captain about calls, but if they become irate find the Intramural Supervisor on duty or Director).
    • Assist in completing any score cards at the conclusion of each game.
    • Wear your officials shirt to all intramural games and events.
    • Attend all official training sessions.
    • Be able to handle difficult situations such as injuries or disruptive players or spectators.
    • Other duties as assigned.

  • Intramural referees will be expected to be an official at intramural sporting events and games. This includes a variety of sports and events throughout the year ran by students, for students.

 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

  • No experience is necessary. Training is provided. Applicants should have some working knowledge of coordinating sporting events, and should have a fun, positive, and motivated attitude. Should also be comfortable taking charge of their peers.

 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

  • Applications are available outside of the Intramural Sports Office located in 120 University Center. Fill out this applications, as well as, a work-study contract for fall 2012 and slide both under the office door once completed.