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University of Portland
Intramural Sports Official
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What they do
An Umpire or Referee officiates at sports games and matches to ensure that players and teams follow the official rules of the sport. Announces scoring, calls penalties or makes judgment calls on plays in a game. Requires that players show good sportsmanship in the way that a game or match is conducted.
$48,255 / year median in Oregon
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Job Title Intramural Sports Official
Department Recreation Services
Terms and Hours Seasonal, approx. 3-8 hrs/wk in-season
Job Category Student Employment
Hourly Wage Portland Metro Minimum Wage ($16.80)
Job Summary Intramural Sports Officials work in sports leagues after taking part in trainings. They officiate intramural games, interacting with players, enforcing rules, and maintaining a safe game environment. Officials are encouraged to work multiple sports including some that may be new to them. Sports Officials report to student Intramural Coordinators and the Director of Recreational Services. Work is at University sports facilities including outdoor fields, the Beauchamp Recreation & Wellness Center, and the LP Tennis Center. Work hours are between 4pm and 11pm on weekdays and 6pm-10pm on Sundays, with occasional Saturday shifts available. Shifts generally last 1-3 hours. Staff meetings and trainings take place on Sunday evenings, with a few taking place during the week. Core Duties Officiate intramural sports leagues for students, faculty, and staff. Officials are encouraged to work multiple sports, but it is not required. Sports include flag football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, softball, team handball, ultimate, and more.
Attend required training clinics covering rules, mechanics, and safety prior to working games; learn rules & mechanics and improve throughout season
Set up facilities for sports, check in players at game sites, record scores, break down equipment and clean up facilities after games, return equipment and scoresheets to appropriate locations
Maintain safe and sportsmanlike game environment, enforce policies and rules in fair and neutral manner. Manage injuries and emergencies on-site, contact EMS if necessary
Officials are expected to improve their skills as leagues progress. Demonstrated skill and performance may affect future scheduling.
Other relevant duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Interest in sports and officiating.
Positive attitude and willingness to learn. Preferred Qualifications Experience officiating sports
Experience playing sports. Physical Requirements Officiating sports can include vigorous activity. Officials should be able to keep up with the flow of play, change directions, and have visual acuity that allows seeing game action clearly.
Posting Detail Information Posting Number
SE1101-2023
Number of Vacancies Multiple Estimated Start Date 08/30/2026 Open Date 08/11/2026 Close Date 12/01/2026 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (- ).
- Please describe the attributes that will make you a strong candidate for this position (Open Ended Question)
- What is your availability for each weekday from 5:30 pm -11:00 pm? (Open Ended Question)
- What is your availability on Sundays from 4:00 pm -11:00 pm? (Open Ended Question)
- What do you believe is the role of a sports official in university intramural sports leagues?