Employment - University Recreation

Interested in working for us? We’re hiring! Please fill out the Intramural Sports employment form and we will be in contact with you once we know dates and times for all official clinics. When the form is filled out, the IM Sports Office will email you with more information. IM Sports is also seeking to hire Supervisors. Please email imsports@uwm.edu with any questions you may have.

Job Summary: To officiate Intramural Sports contests within the Department of University Recreation, officials must know the rules of the sport and be able to manage the many different situations that will occur during games. Officials work with different groups of people on a nightly basis, while making an effort to communicate in a prompt and courteous manner. No previous officiating experience is required; only a willingness to learn, improve, and have fun! This is a part-time, on campus position working with other like-minded students in a fun and fast-paced environment.

Officials Training Sessions

Training sessions are open to all interested students. Officials are hired following the training session(s) based on semester availability, program need, attentiveness, demonstrated ability as an official, and a willingness to improve and learn. Officiating experience is not required, Intramural Sports is a great place to start your career as an official!

Hiring period for 2023 spring semester has closed. Training dates for fall semester will be posted here once they are established.

Position-Specific Qualifications

Intramural Sports Official – $11.50 – $13.50

Maintain a working knowledge of specific sport rules, mechanics, and signals
Enforce sport rules throughout competition
Make calls/judgements in a fair and unbiased manner
Maintain order and safety during intramural play
Communicate effectively with other officials and participants
Display a professional demeanor at all times

Level 1 Official Requirements – $11.50
- Must complete the hiring process and all required UWM and University Recreation paperwork
- Must attend a University Recreation orientation meeting
- Must attend all preseason training clinics and scrimmages for each specific sport they intend to officiate
- Must get a minimum score of 75% on the preseason sport test. (Those who do not meet this benchmark must meet with Intramural Sports & Sport Clubs Professional Staff for further consideration)

Level 2 Official Requirements – $12.50
- Officials must have met the Level 1 criteria before being considered for a Level 2 promotion along with the added requirements below:
- Must get an 85% on the preseason sport test
- Possess verifiable justification as an experienced/trained official. Verifiable justification can include, but is not limited to the following:
  - A state license or national certification as a registered official
  - A semester of experience within the UWM Intramural Sports Program as an official coupled with positive evaluations as determined by Intramural Sports and Sport Clubs Professional Staff
  - Previous experience and a reputable reference in the same sport or similar sport as considered by the Intramural Sports & Sport Clubs Professional Staff
  - Must have completed a performance evaluation of semester work performance
  - Be in good standing within all University Recreation positions
  - Level 1 or lower within the University Recreation Employee Discipline Policy

Level 3 Official Requirements – $13.50
- Officials must have met the Level 2 criteria before being considered for a Level 3 promotion along with the added requirements below:
- Must get a 95% on the preseason test in the current semester every semester they work as a level 3 official (may retake the test if necessary)
- Possess verifiable justification as an experienced official outside of the UWM Intramural Sports program. Verifiable justification can include, but is not limited to the following:
  - Emails, pay stubs, or written evidence of game schedules along with results signed off by an outside reference
  - Experience at a WIRSA State Tournament, NIRSA Regional Tournament, or National Tournament
  - Must possess a state licensed or national certification as an official, along with shown progression in status and/or development (Either by camp attendance or seniority. Discretion on development will be made by Intramural Sports and Sport Clubs Professional Staff)
  - Successful evaluation of other intramural officials and participation as a clinician in preseason clinics, trainings, and scrimmages. This must continue throughout employment to maintain Level 3 status.

Intramural Sports Supervisor – $12.50
- Provide on-site supervision and coordination of Intramural Sports on and off campus.
- Manage risk, attain to injuries, and provide first aid as needed.
- Provide exemplary customer service and manage conflict positively with professional comportment during all events.
- Concentrate and evaluate staff effort and performance.
- Delegate and assist with setup and teardown of event.
- Attend all required departmental and program trainings and meetings.
- Attend and present at all assigned Intramural Sports Captain’s Meetings.
- Ability to lead and assist with staff development training.
- Ensure the proper functionality of all equipment.
- Answer and rule on all disputes and arguments.
- Understand and enforce departmental and program policies and procedures.
- Knowledge and ability to initiate UREC Emergency Action Plans.
- Maintain control of all aspects of Intramural game.
- Accurately complete all necessary departmental and program reports.
- Must be CPR and First Aid certified.
- Must complete 3 shadow shifts of events for the Intramural Sports Program.
- Available 10-25 hours per week
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher, FusionIM and Subitup.
- Strong communication skills
- Assertive and confident attitude

Sport Club Supervisor- $12.50
- Provide on-site supervision and coordination Sport Clubs events on and off campus.
- Manage risk, attain to injuries, and provide first aid as needed.
- Provide exemplary customer service and manage conflict positively with professional comportment during all events.
- Assist with setup and teardown of event.
- Provide clear communication with Intramural Sports & Sport Clubs Program Assistants and Professional Staff.
- Attend all required departmental and program trainings and meetings.
- Ensure the proper functionality of all equipment.
- Answer and rule on all disputes and arguments.
- Accurately complete all necessary departmental and program reports.
- Understand and enforce all departmental and program policies and procedures
- Knowledge and ability to initiate on campus and off campus facilities’ Emergency Action Plans.
- Maintain control of all aspects of each event and game
- Must be CPR and First Aid certified
- Must be able to become an authorized driver approved by University Safety and Assurances.
- Must be able to successfully complete the Sport Clubs Training to earn the non-training wage for Sport Club Off – Campus Supervisor rate.
- Must complete 3 shadow shifts of events for Sport Clubs program with the combination of the three being both on and off campus and practices and contests.
- Available 10-25 hours per week
- Strong communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher and Subitup.
- Assertive and confident attitude

Intramural Sports & Sport Clubs Program Assistants – $12.00 – 14.00
- Assists with hiring, training and evaluation of Intramural Sports & Sport Clubs Supervisors, and Intramural Sport Officials and Scorekeepers.
- Coordinate performance evaluations of Intramural Sports Officials and Scorekeepers.
- Coordinate Intramural Sports Officials and Scorekeepers schedules with SubItUp
- Coordinates delegated day to day operations of the Intramural Sports and Sport Clubs Programs.
- Mentors and coordinates the activities of delegated Sport Clubs with the guidance of an assigned Intramural Sports and Sport Clubs Professional staff member.
- Ability to audit program participation compliance with program policies and procedures.
- Prepare documents and supplies needed for each sport’s captains meeting
- Maintain constant communication with Professional Staff with developments with the Intramural Sports and Sport Clubs Programs.
- Maintain a professional relationship with all Intramural Sports Student Employees
- Coordinates communication between officials and participants.
- Gather data to prepare reports and summaries of information
- Prepare records and reports about sport and player participation
- Be available to work 8 – 12 hours per week in the office
- Demonstrate strong communication, customer service, problem solving, organizational and leadership skills
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Consistently display professional demeanor
- Ability to attend and participate in UREC Building Manager Staff Meetings.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher, FusionIM and Subitup.
- Operate office equipment such as printers, copy machines, and fax machines on a daily basis
- Preferred to have been with the Intramural Sports and Sports Clubs Program as a Supervisor for at least 1 semester.
- Inventories, maintains and recommends equipment for both the Intramural Sports and Sport Clubs programs and reports failures and gives updated reports to Intramural Sports and Sport Clubs Professional Staff.
- Coordinate equipment check-out and check-in times and with clubs and club members.
- Maintain order and updated working knowledge of equipment and facilities
- Assist with ordering sports equipment and miscellaneous office supplies
- Preferred availability during the summer in addition to school year
- Develop a strong working knowledge of the Innosoft Fusion software