Sports Official
University of New Mexico
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Salary
$13 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Sports Official is responsible for officiating intramural sports games and enforcing rules and mechanics. This role requires active participation, including running for extended periods of time during weeknight shifts.
Requirements summary
No prior officiating experience is required as training is provided after hire. Applicants must be able to lift at least 20 pounds and be currently enrolled as a student.
Job description
- Requisition IDreq36502 Working TitleSports Official Pay$12.50 Hourly CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentRecreational Services (823A) Employment TypeStudent Employment Student TypeStudent Employment StatusNon-Exempt Background Check Required For Best Consideration Date5/12/2026 Position SummaryIf you've played sports before, are interested in coaching or officiating professionally, or have a willingness to learn and want an active job - this is the position for you!
- This position primarily operates during weeknights: Monday-Friday, 5-10pm.
- No prior officiating experience is necessary, and training in sport rules and mechanics will be provided after hire.
- This position requires running for extended periods of time.
- An applicant must be able to lift at least 20 pounds.
For more information on Intramural Sports, go to https://recservices.unm.edu/recreation/intramural-sports/index.html Benefits of the job: Having an on campus job means your time as a student will always come first. You will never be asked to work during class times, and your supervisor will be lenient when you need time for studying or other curricular activities. Officials that have graduated have said that officiating helped them with critical thinking, problem solving, conflict resolution, communication, assertiveness, confidence, and public speaking. Opportunities to promote up within the department are available.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
Benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Professional development
- Flexible scheduling for students