FWS-Intramural Student Worker

Join the Athletics Department at Eastern Oregon University as an Intramural Student Worker! This role supports our intramural activities with limited set-up, game refereeing, and/or scorekeeping. This position requires working in various settings from indoor to outdoor and may involve long periods of standing and physical activity. The schedule varies and may include evenings. If you have a passion for sports, excellent communication skills, and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this position offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sports management and event coordination.

Supervisors Name & Title	Josh Goodman, Head Women’s Soccer Coach
Student Job Title	Intramural Student Worker
Department	Athletics
Position Funding	Work-study preferred
Number of Student Positions	1
Job Category	Student employee
Job Level & Compensation/Wage	$13.70 per hour (Level 2)
Job Location	On-campus, in-person
Job Duration	Typically aligned with the academic year; may include both semester and summer sessions depending on the intramural sports schedule
Type of work schedule	Part-time; hours vary depending on the intramural schedule including evenings and weekends
Estimated numbers of hours per week	10-15 hours depending on the season and number of ongoing activities
Promotional-focused position summary:	Join the Athletics Department at Eastern Oregon University as an Intramural Student Worker! This role supports our intramural activities with limited set-up, game refereeing, and/or scorekeeping. This position requires working in various settings from indoor to outdoor and may involve long periods of standing and physical activity. The schedule varies and may include evenings. If you have a passion for sports, excellent communication skills, and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this position offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sports management and event coordination.
Experiential Leaning:	As an Intramural Student Worker, you will gain practical experience in sports administration, event planning, and participant coordination. This role provides an excellent opportunity to apply knowledge of sports management and physical education to real-world recreational settings, enhancing your understanding of group dynamics and event organization.
Professional Development:	This position offers numerous professional development opportunities. You will receive job-specific training provided by the Athletics Department and participate in University-wide training events. Additionally, you will have access to multicultural-sponsored training activities, career exploration activities via Career Services, and resume reviews with Career Services and/or WorkSource Oregon. These experiences will help you build professional competencies such as communication, leadership, and conflict resolution, preparing you for diverse career paths in sports management, coaching, or any field requiring teamwork and quick decision-making.
Summary of Job Duties/Responsibilities/Essential Functions:	– Setup and clean up equipment for intramurals. – Officiate intramural games. – Keep score and time during intramural games. – Monitor court/field play and behavior of participants. – Provide support to the staff during intramural games. – Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:	– Knowledge in basic rules of the game you are working. – Must be a full-time EOU student. – Knowledge or background in sports. – Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. – Experience with following detailed instructions and multitasking. – Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, genders, and cultures. – Ability to positively and professionally represent the Eastern Oregon University Intramural staff in all encounters. – Flexibility to work irregular hours, including nights.
Preferred Qualifications:	– Experience in officiating sports games. – Strong organizational and time management skills. – Ability to work well under pressure and in a team-oriented environment.
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:	– Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with participants and resolve conflicts. – Knowledge of various sports rules and the ability to apply them fairly and consistently. – Physical ability to stand for extended periods and move quickly as needed during games.
Required Application Material:	1. Cover Letter 2. Resume
Send Application Materials To:	Josh Goodman, jgoodman@eou.edu
Job Opening Date:	1/30/2024
Job Closing Date:	Ongoing Openings
First Day of Application Review:	1/31/2024
Estimated Start Date:	As soon as hired
Special Message	Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcome applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.
Position Description	https://www.eou.edu/career/files/2024/06/Intramural-Student-Worker.pdf