Sports Official Job at The University of New Mexico in Albuquerque
The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, United States, 87101
Overview
Requisition ID: req34493 • Working Title: Sports Official • Pay: $12.50 Hourly • Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM • Department: Recreational Services (823A) • Employment Type: Student Employment • Student Type: Student Employment • Status: Non-Exempt • Background Check Required: No • For Best Consideration Date: 9/16/2025
Position Summary
If 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 the intramural site. 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. For questions about the position, please contact Natalya Hill at natalyahill@unm.edu.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certification required within 30 days of employment. Class in First-Aid/CPR/AED will be provided by UNM Rec-Services at no charge. If you are certified, please attach your certificate to your application. Please include your class schedule for Fall '25 in your application.
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.
Equal Opportunity
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.