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Be An Official

Four referees standing on a playing field
Students are the backbone of our program. The primary prerequisites for all IM student employees are dependability, self-confidence, a willingness to learn, and the ability to communicate positively with participants. We want you to come work for us!

Student Sports Officials

Intramural Sports is looking for individuals who enjoy sports and would like to stay connected through officiating! We provide all training for officiated activities, and NO EXPERIENCE is necessary. Training includes classroom, on-court, live practice, and update sessions to help the official grow in the sport. We also provide peer feedback during and after games to facilitate learning as well. Intramural Sports also provides opportunities to officiate outside of our activities through NIRSA tournaments and local organizations such as Ithaca Youth Bureau and high school boards.

Job responsibilities include:

  • Setup and breakdown of intramural sports equipment and goals
  • Administering check-in procedures of participants prior to games
  • Officiating assigned games and managing sporting behavior
  • Assisting with administrative paperwork as needed

 

Officials Training - Fall

 Rules MeetingMechanics Meeting - Day 1Mechanics Meeting - Day 2Practice Games
Flag FootballMon, Sep 2, 7:00pm - Noyes Comm Rec CenterTue, Sep 3, 7:00pm - Jessup FieldsWed, Sep 4, 7:00pm - Jessup FieldsThu, Sep 5, 6:00pm - Jessup Fields
Outdoor SoccerMon, Sep 2, 8:30pm - Noyes Comm Rec CenterTue, Sep 3, 8:30pm - Jessup FieldsWed, Sep 4, 8:30pm - Jessup FieldsThu, Sep 5, 7:30pm - Jessup Fields
Basketball TourneyMon, Nov 18th, 7:00pm - Noyes Comm Rec CenterTue, Nov 19th, 7:00pm - Noyes Comm Rec CenterWed, Nov 20th, 7:00pm - Noyes Comm Rec CenterThu, Nov 21st, 8:00pm - Barton Hall

Officials Training - Spring

 Rules MeetingMechanics Meeting - Day 1Mechanics Meeting - Day 2Practice Games
Indoor SoccerMon, Jan 27th, 7:00pm - Noyes Comm Rec CenterTues, Jan 28th, 7:00pm - Noyes Comm Rec CenterTues, Jan 29th, 9:00pm - Noyes Comm Rec Center---
Basketball Mon, Jan 27th, 8:00pm - Noyes Comm Rec CenterTue, Jan 28th, 8:00pm - Noyes Comm Rec CenterWed, Jan 29th, 7:00pm - Noyes Comm Rec CenterThu, Jan 30th 7:00pm - Noyes Comm Rec Center
VolleyballMon, Mar 25, 7:00pm - Noyes Comm Rec CenterTue, Mar 26, 7:00pm - Barton Hall Wed, Mar 27, 7:00pm - Barton HallThu, Mar 28, 7:00pm - Barton Hall

Officials must attend the rules training, the practice games, and one mechanics meeting.

Interested?

Please fill out our job application on workday so we can contact you about opportunities! Acceptance is on a rolling need for the academic year.