RecSports Student Assistant - Intramural Sports Official​/Scorekeeper

Rec Sports Student Assistant - Intramural Sports Official/Scorekeeper

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Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Recreation/Event Services, Student Services
Department:  - 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 Rec Sports 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).

• Develop professional relationships with co-workers, participants and guests
• Uphold and exceed the expectations of the Cornerstones of Rec Sports Service: accountability, anticipating needs, attitude, and atmosphere
• Demonstrate a desire to learn and apply knowledge as a Rec Sports ambassador
• Take ownership of Rec Sports facilities and programs by exhibiting a responsible work ethic
• Promote and maintain cleanliness and appearance within and surrounding Rec Sports facilities
• Enforce Rec Sports 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 Rec Sports 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

• 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 Rec Sports team. All Rec Sports 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.

• 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 GET
  803, OOC
  101, PRV
  802, ITT
  102, GET
  811

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!

• 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)

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.