Student Intramural Sports Official (Soccer)

Department:Recreational Sports

Special Instructions to Applicants:

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

For additional information please contact Matt Macer at matt.macer@oregonstate.edu.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill multiple part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Intramural Sports Official (Soccer) positions for Recreational Sports at Oregon State University (OSU).

The Intramural Sports Official reports to the Sport Programs professional staff and plays a key role in delivering high-quality recreational sport experiences. Officials are responsible for officiating a variety of Intramural Sports leagues and events, demonstrating sport-specific knowledge, sound judgment, and consistent rule enforcement.

This position supports the Sport Programs Mission Statement: to engage the university community in diverse sport and program opportunities that enrich the student learning experience through involvement, leadership, and physical activity.

Anticipated Hourly Rate: $17.96

Common sports needing officials include:

• Fall Term: Flag Football, Volleyball, Wheelchair Basketball, Soccer

• Winter Term: Basketball, Water Polo, Inner Tube Water Polo, Flag Football, Soccer

• Spring Term: Softball, Kickball, Soccer

Employee Expectations

Sport Programs staff are expected to model professionalism, leadership, and accountability while contributing to a welcoming and inclusive recreational environment.

• Professionalism & Policy Knowledge: Learn, model, promote, and consistently enforce Department of Recreational Sports policies, demonstrating reliability, ethical decision-making, and attention to detail.

• Effective Communication: Communicate professionally, proactively, and respectfully with participants, teammates, supervisors, and administrative staff using clear verbal and written communication.

• Career & Skill Development: Maintain required certifications, attend orientations, staff meetings, and actively participate in training opportunities to support continuous learning and self-development.

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Provide high-quality customer service by assessing situations, managing challenges, and utilizing conflict resolution skills that align with departmental policies and mission.

• Equity, Safety & Inclusion: Promote a safe, fun, and inclusive environment that respects individual differences and supports positive experiences for all participants and staff.

• Leadership & Growth Mindset: Recognize and reflect on feedback and experiences to be able to articulate transferable skills such as leadership, teamwork, adaptability, and professionalism.

We create engaging environments for student growth and success. We inspire healthy living by providing quality recreational and educational opportunities for the Oregon State University community.

Our Values in Action As a student employee, you play a vital role in bringing our mission and values to life. We expect every team member to embody the following values in their work:

• We Care About People: Treat all patrons and colleagues with kindness, courtesy and inclusion.

• We Are Solution-Oriented: Identify and implement solutions that enhance the member and employee experience. Address conflict in a positive, calm and solution-focused manner.

• We Are Stewards: Use resources responsibly and ethically while working efficiently.

• We Are Innovative: Pioneer programs, services and facilities that serve as catalysts for student success. Create space to encourage, share and evolve new ideas.

• We Are Educators: Foster environments where learning and personal growth thrive for both participants and staff. Grant others the same good intentions you grant yourself.

• We Extend Respect & Build Trust: Communicate with clarity, transparency and integrity, fostering trust across our community.

Every action rooted in our mission and values strengthens our team and makes Recreational Sports a place where everyone belongs, grows and thrives.

Position Duties

• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of sport rules and Intramural Sports policies, applying them consistently and fairly.

• Enforce and interpret sport rules while exercising sound judgment and professionalism in dynamic environments.

• Utilize critical thinking and conflict management skills to respond to challenging situations and de-escalate disputes effectively.

• Manage participants and teams in collaboration with Sport Program Associates, demonstrating teamwork and leadership, including:

  • Ensuring completion of team rosters and waivers

  • Monitoring and maintaining crowd control

  • Facilitating directions and court/field assignments for officials, teams, and participants

• Communicate clearly and respectfully with Intramural Sports participants regarding rules, policies, procedures, and program information.

• Complete required documentation and paperwork accurately and efficiently using department systems and technology.

• Assist with facility preparation and clean-up to ensure safe and functional activity spaces.

• Communicate injuries, safety concerns, suggestions, and operational issues to appropriate staff in a timely and professional manner.

• Perform additional duties as assigned to support program operations and team success.

Transferable Skill Development

OSUis committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduationthrough intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working atOSUare defined by theNational Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

Communication, Critical Thinking, Leadership

Qualifications:

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here:https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study

• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment

• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard

  • High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program

  • Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term

  • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*

  • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term

  • Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*

*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered "full-time" by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by theOffice of International Services(OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Preferred Qualifications

Working Conditions/Schedule:Period of Employment: One academic year (continuing employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a 30 day probationary period and satisfactory job performance as evaluated by immediate supervisor). 8-15 hours per week. Hours will vary between evenings 3:30pm-Midnight and weekends 9:00am-Midnight

Compensation: Student employees are paid an hourly wage consistent with the OSU Student Employment Pay Rate Guidelines. The Department of Recreational Sports identifies pay ranges base upon job duties, level of responsibility and complexity of the work to be performed

Salary Range:

Anticipated Start Date:2026-10-06

Anticipated End Date:

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