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University of Virginia

Football Chain Crew (Wage)

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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.

$39,127 / year median in Virginia

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

The University of Virginia Department of Athletics is seeking Football Chain Crew Staff to perform duties to assist in the game day operations of the various intercollegiate sports within the University's Department of Athletics. Employees in these roles should possess strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills and work well in a team dynamic. The ability to observe an entire game while paying close attention to specific details and following highly specific directions is required. The abilities to work evening, night, and weekend hours and to work outdoors in high or low temperatures will also be required.
Position Compensation:
$20.00 Hourly This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029 To apply, please submit an application online at https://jobs.virginia.edu and attach a current resume.
Search on requisition number:
R0085917.
Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website . The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
None Experience:
None Licensure:
None Preferred Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent Some related experience staffing athletic events, or at least 1 year of experience as a game operations event staff employee, sport coach or athlete, or as a game official at high school, collegiate, or professional athletic events Strong organizational and customer service skills Abilities to communicate with Athletics staff, officials, and other event staff while working as part of a team, to observe an entire game while paying close attention to specific details and following highly specific directions, to sit in high or low outdoor temperatures for extended hours, and to work night and weekend hours Strong knowledge of the rules of various intercollegiate sports and of the NCAA rules and regulations associated with these sports is preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires sitting/standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping/traveling The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .