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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Position Summary
The Lead Intramural Official is responsible for officiating intramural sports contests, ensuring participant safety, enforcing league rules, and providing leadership to officiating staff. This position serves as a role model for officials by demonstrating professionalism, strong communication skills, and sound judgment during all intramural events.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Officiate intramural sports contests according to established rules and policies.
- Serve as the lead official during assigned games and special events.
- Assist with training, mentoring, and evaluating new officials.
- Ensure a safe and positive environment for all participants.
- Manage game flow, resolve conflicts, and address participant concerns professionally.
- Interpret and enforce intramural sports rules consistently and fairly.
- Complete incident and injury reports when necessary.
- Assist supervisors with game setup, equipment management, and facility inspections.
- Communicate effectively with participants, team captains, and recreation staff.
- Support the mission and goals of the competitive sports program.
Required Qualifications
- Must be a current employee for Competitive Sports with a minimum of one semester of employment.
- Knowledge of rules and mechanics and experience officiating for two or more major sports within Intramural Sports at Penn State.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Availability to work a minimum of two shifts per week. More is preferred.
Application & Hiring Timeline
- Application timeline: July 1-31
- Target start date: August 1
Anticipated Pay Rate
- $14.50/hour
Hiring Manager
- Wyatt Lee
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
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Skills Required
- Current employee for Competitive Sports with a minimum of one semester of employment
- Knowledge of rules and mechanics and experience officiating for two or more major intramural sports at Penn State
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Availability to work a minimum of two shifts per week
- Successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies
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Retirement Support — Employer contributions to SERS and the TIAA Alternate Plan are described as significant, with supplemental retirement options available. Feedback suggests these choices and contributions create strong long‑term value.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Full‑time employees accrue over 24 sick and vacation days annually, with additional university holidays and a winter break. Feedback suggests this depth of leave supports work–life balance.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — A 75% tuition discount extends to employees, spouses, and dependent children up to age 26 across resident instruction, World Campus, and Penn College courses. Feedback suggests this broad eligibility meaningfully enhances total rewards, especially for families.
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