RecSports Student Assistant - Intramural Sports Official/Scorekeeper
University Of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, us, 32635
RecSports Student Assistant - Intramural Sports Official/Scorekeeper
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Job no:
538566 Work type:
Student Ast Location:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories:
Recreation/Event Services, Student Services Department:
04020100 - SL-RECSPTS ADMIN
Classification Title:
STU-AST-NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN
Job Description:
The Department of Recreational Sports is currently looking for Officials & Scorekeepers to join our energetic team and move Gators toward lifelong wellbeing. Officials & Scorekeepers serve the department by Officiating Intramural Sports contests across one or multiple sports, enforcing RecSports policies and procedures to promote participant safety and satisfaction, and developing professional relationships with co-workers, participants, and guests.
Successful candidates will begin work at the start of the Summer 2026.
For questions or additional information, please contact Danny Kandell (dkandell@ufl.edu).
RECSPORTS TEAM MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop professional relationships with co-workers, participants and guests
Uphold and exceed the expectations of the Cornerstones of RecSports Service: accountability, anticipating needs, attitude, and atmosphere
Demonstrate a desire to learn and apply knowledge as a RecSports ambassador
Take ownership of RecSports facilities and programs by exhibiting a responsible work ethic
Promote and maintain cleanliness and appearance within and surrounding RecSports facilities
Enforce RecSports policies and procedures to promote participant safety and satisfactioN
Respond to all emergency situations and adhere to established protocol including pre- and post- incident procedures
All RecSports employees are expected to abide by the department-wide accountability process that clarifies shared expectations and standards in effort to best serve our patrons, develop each team member, and prepare student employees for future career endeavors
RECSPORTS FALL KICK-OFF: TUESDAY, AUGUST 18
Fall Kick-Off is our all-staff event to discuss department-wide updates, facilitate unit training sessions, as well as cultivate community and positive energy within our RecSports team. All RecSports Student Staff are expected to attend and will be paid for their training time.
Fall Kick-Off is scheduled for August 18, 2026. Please mark your calendars as this is mandatory for all-staff! In addition, please hold your calendars for August 12-18, 2026 for mandatory unit-specific trainings.
UNIT SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Communicate with Scorekeepers and Supervisors as necessary to facilitate game contests in an efficient and effective manner
Carry out responsibilities at the following Intramural Sports contests:
Fall - 7v7 Flag Football, Softball, 3v3 Basketball, Indoor Volleyball, Indoor Soccer
Spring - 5v5 Basketball, Softball, 4v4 Flag Football, Outdoor Soccer
Summer - 5v5 Basketball, Softball, Indoor Soccer, Co-Rec Kickball
Officials/Umpires are hired for specific sports and can be hired to work multiple sports
Document the score and general game statistics to ensure equitable and fair play
Communicate with Officials and Supervisors as necessary to facilitate game conte s ts in an efficient and effective manner
Carry out responsibilities at the following Intramural Sports contests:
Fall - Flag Football and Softball
Spring/Summer - 5v5 Basketball and Softball
$14.00 - $14.25/hour
Attend training sessions which provide officials with officiating techniques
Complete and maintain UF online certifications in GET803, OOC101, PRV802, ITT102, GET811
This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.
*Federal Work Study students are encouraged to apply!
Preferred Qualifications
Minimal experience required; however, a basic knowledge of sports is desired
Special Instructions to Applicants:
For questions or additional information, please contact Danny Kandell (dkandell@ufl.edu)
This is a time-limited position.
Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required: No
Advertised:
01 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time Applications close:
01 Mar 2026 Eastern Standard Time
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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Job no:
538566 Work type:
Student Ast Location:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories:
Recreation/Event Services, Student Services Department:
04020100 - SL-RECSPTS ADMIN
Classification Title:
STU-AST-NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN
Job Description:
The Department of Recreational Sports is currently looking for Officials & Scorekeepers to join our energetic team and move Gators toward lifelong wellbeing. Officials & Scorekeepers serve the department by Officiating Intramural Sports contests across one or multiple sports, enforcing RecSports policies and procedures to promote participant safety and satisfaction, and developing professional relationships with co-workers, participants, and guests.
Successful candidates will begin work at the start of the Summer 2026.
For questions or additional information, please contact Danny Kandell (dkandell@ufl.edu).
RECSPORTS TEAM MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop professional relationships with co-workers, participants and guests
Uphold and exceed the expectations of the Cornerstones of RecSports Service: accountability, anticipating needs, attitude, and atmosphere
Demonstrate a desire to learn and apply knowledge as a RecSports ambassador
Take ownership of RecSports facilities and programs by exhibiting a responsible work ethic
Promote and maintain cleanliness and appearance within and surrounding RecSports facilities
Enforce RecSports policies and procedures to promote participant safety and satisfactioN
Respond to all emergency situations and adhere to established protocol including pre- and post- incident procedures
All RecSports employees are expected to abide by the department-wide accountability process that clarifies shared expectations and standards in effort to best serve our patrons, develop each team member, and prepare student employees for future career endeavors
RECSPORTS FALL KICK-OFF: TUESDAY, AUGUST 18
Fall Kick-Off is our all-staff event to discuss department-wide updates, facilitate unit training sessions, as well as cultivate community and positive energy within our RecSports team. All RecSports Student Staff are expected to attend and will be paid for their training time.
Fall Kick-Off is scheduled for August 18, 2026. Please mark your calendars as this is mandatory for all-staff! In addition, please hold your calendars for August 12-18, 2026 for mandatory unit-specific trainings.
UNIT SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Communicate with Scorekeepers and Supervisors as necessary to facilitate game contests in an efficient and effective manner
Carry out responsibilities at the following Intramural Sports contests:
Fall - 7v7 Flag Football, Softball, 3v3 Basketball, Indoor Volleyball, Indoor Soccer
Spring - 5v5 Basketball, Softball, 4v4 Flag Football, Outdoor Soccer
Summer - 5v5 Basketball, Softball, Indoor Soccer, Co-Rec Kickball
Officials/Umpires are hired for specific sports and can be hired to work multiple sports
Document the score and general game statistics to ensure equitable and fair play
Communicate with Officials and Supervisors as necessary to facilitate game conte s ts in an efficient and effective manner
Carry out responsibilities at the following Intramural Sports contests:
Fall - Flag Football and Softball
Spring/Summer - 5v5 Basketball and Softball
$14.00 - $14.25/hour
Attend training sessions which provide officials with officiating techniques
Complete and maintain UF online certifications in GET803, OOC101, PRV802, ITT102, GET811
This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.
*Federal Work Study students are encouraged to apply!
Preferred Qualifications
Minimal experience required; however, a basic knowledge of sports is desired
Special Instructions to Applicants:
For questions or additional information, please contact Danny Kandell (dkandell@ufl.edu)
This is a time-limited position.
Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required: No
Advertised:
01 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time Applications close:
01 Mar 2026 Eastern Standard Time
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
#J-18808-Ljbffr