Student Intramural Official bei California State University, Northridge

UNIVERSITY STUDENT UNION
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE
STUDENT ASSISTANT EMPLOYEE JOB DESCRIPTION

NOTE: THIS IS AN ON-CALL POSITION. WORK SHIFTS WILL BE ASSIGNED BASED ON THE NUMBER OF SCHEDULED INTRAMURAL EVENTS, THE EMPLOYEE’S AVAILABILITY, AND THEIR ABILITY AND/OR WILLINGNESS TO OFFICIATE A MINIMUM OF TWO LEAGUE SPORTS PER SEMESTER.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Intramural Sports & Day Camp Coordinator and Student Intramural Leads, the Student Intramural Official is responsible for officiating a variety of Student Recreation Center (SRC) intramural sports leagues, including but not limited to flag football, outdoor and indoor soccer, basketball, volleyball, softball, floor hockey, dodgeball, ultimate frisbee, and kickball. Sports offerings are subject to change each semester based on student interest.

JOB DUTIES:

·         Officiates SRC Intramurals contests in accordance with the rules and structure of each sport league

·         Communicates the sport league and contest rules to participants before the start of each game

·         Ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and playing rules as outlined in the SRC Intramurals Sports Handbook

·         Participates in pre- and post-shift briefings to review contest logistics, discuss strengths and areas for improvement, and submits sportsmanship ratings for each contest

·         Provides the Intramural Sports & Day Camp Coordinator with a report of any incidents, accidents, and/or technicals/ejections that occur during contests

·         Uses SRC software programs, such as Fusion and Fusion Play, to access participant information, scoresheets, contest rules, sportsmanship ratings, and document technical or ejection summaries

·         Assists with the training of new Student Intramural Officials

·         Ensures that the preparation and inspection of the game site is maintained in a clean, safe, and organized manner by moving and/or lifting sports equipment as needed

·         Ensures participants receive necessary equipment before contests and assists the Student Clerical Assistant with collecting jerseys and sports equipment

·         Provides recommendations regarding policies, procedures, and playing rules for the SRC Intramural Sports Staff Handbook

·         Responds appropriately to a variety of emergency situations, including but not limited to medical emergencies and civil disturbances, and coordinates and/or executes emergency procedures as needed

·         Performs other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

·         Must be a currently enrolled CSUN student

EXPERIENCE

·         Previous related experience and/or specialized education preferred but not required

·         Experience officiating sports leagues preferred but not required

CERTIFICATIONS

·         American Red Cross or department approved First Aid, CPR, and AED certification shall be obtained within 30 days. Training is periodically offered free of charge by the USU. Applicants unable to attend USU-sponsored training are required to obtain certification at their own expense

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

·         Must be able to attend mandatory in-person SRC and USU employee orientation and trainings

·         Must be able to attend monthly mandatory in-person staff meetings

·         This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU. Following an offer of employment, the appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. No applicant will be denied employment solely on the grounds of a criminal offense. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances and the relevance of the offense to the position(s) applied for will be considered.

·         The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

·         Ability to be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and possess initiative

·         Ability to provide excellent customer service

·         Established or learn to establish sports league rules and policies

·         Ability or ability to learn to apply independent judgment, discretion, and initiative to address problems and develop practical, thorough, and, at times, creative solutions

·         Ability or ability to learn to verbally communicate effectively, including the ability to share relevant information, thoughts, ask questions, listen well, and respond appropriately

·         Ability or ability to learn to communicate effectively in writing, including composition, grammar, spelling, and punctuation

·         Ability or ability to learn to independently manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adhere to deadlines without immediate supervision

·         Ability to maintain a neat appearance and courteous disposition

·         Ability to work and contribute to an inclusive, diverse working and learning environment

In conjunction with this position, the Student Intramural Official will have the opportunity to learn, develop, and acquire the following transferable skills:

ANALYTICAL

·         Conflict Resolution: Must be able to anticipate, diffuse, and resolve any disagreements, confrontations, and complaints in a practical and constructive manner to achieve a mutual satisfaction.

ADMINISTRATIVE

·         Attention to Detail: Thoroughness in accomplishing a task through monitoring and checking work efficiently.

INTERPERSONAL

·         Communication: The ability to effectively give and receive information.

·         Diversity & Inclusion: Recognizes diverse cultural practices, customs, values, and norms of an individual or group in order to promote diversity and inclusion within the organization.

·         Teamwork: The ability to work collectively with others and make valuable contributions to the team in order to resolve problems and achieve goals.

LEADERSHIP

·         Integrity: Behaves in a fair and honest manner by showing consistency in words and actions, as well as, modeling a high standard of ethics.

·         Reliability: Dependable in performing job-related tasks, finishing assigned projects, meeting deadlines and appointments.

SUPERVSION:

Supervision is provided by the Intramural Sports & Day Camp Coordinator and the Student Intramural Leads

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is typically performed both in indoor and outdoor environments in possible inclement weather conditions. Daily contact with members of the campus community, including students, faculty, staff, administrators and guests, is required. In addition to regularly assigned work schedule, must possess an ability and willingness to work weekends, evenings, holidays, finals weeks, and during academic interim and break periods; must be flexible, adaptable, and readily able to adjust to changes in work environment.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of Student Intramurals Official.

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee will be required to sit, stand, and walk for a vast majority of all work shifts; talk and hear; be able to detect smoke, heat and subtle smells. Must be able to independently move and/or lift equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required and includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Apply online at www.csun.edu/usu/jobs

Applications from CSUN students including first time, transfer, international, work study, LGBTQIA+, and Veterans are welcome and encouraged.

The University Student Union at California State University, Northridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Human Resources.