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Medford SD 549C Job Description
Our Mission: ALL Own Their Present and Future, ALL Are Known and Challenged, ALL Achieve Their Potential, ALL Options are Open and Hopeful
JOB TITLE: Athletic Game Supervisor
CLASSIFICATION:Extra Comp
SUPERVISOR: Building Principal
GENERAL STATEMENT OF AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
Under the direction of the building principal or designee, the Game Supervisor is responsible for supervising students and the public in non-instructional settings throughout the school site. This position is recommended preparation for administrative candidates.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervises and controls student and public behavior on the grounds and in the restrooms and ensures compliance with school, district, and law, policies and procedures.
- May provide First Aid assistance within the scope of district policies.
- Keep school officials informed of the safety conditions of campus equipment and facilities.
- Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with administration, co-workers, students, staff, and the public.
- Keep school officials informed of supervision issues and interventions taken with staff, students, and the public.
- Assists coaches and school officials with athletic game management.
- Be present at the assigned event during assigned times but no less than the beginning of the event until the conclusion of the event and the areas is cleared of students and spectators.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
- Performs any other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
MINIMUM SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge:
- Of school rules and regulations.
- Of state laws and safety procedures which apply to students.
- Of school and district procedures for dealing with students, staff and others.
- Of school and district procedures for resolving conflicts and supervising students and adults.
Skills:
- Ability to effectively supervise students and the public to achieve school goals.
- Ability to treat students and staff with dignity and respect using tact, judgment and poise.
- Ability to move around the campus on even and uneven surfaces.
- Ability to see and hear students and adults.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, fellow employees and the public.
- Ability to perform physical labor, when required.
Attitudes:
- Demonstrated ability to show a positive attitude toward all aspects of work.
- Demonstrated ability to accept responsibility.
- Demonstrated ability to accept the principles of honesty, integrity, and accuracy in all matters pertaining to district operations.
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with co-workers, students, staff and the public.
- Demonstrated ability to accept direction and supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to adjust to new conditions and situations.
- Demonstrated ability to use effective problem solving techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to engage in a continuous inservice training program.
- Demonstrated ability to ask for and accept suggestions from staff.
Education and Experience
- Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
- Previous experience supervising children is desirable.
- Those with teaching certificates and in administrative training program will be given preference.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Activity
N/A
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Continuously
Attendance
X
Climbing
X
Stooping
X
Kneeling
X
Reaching
X
Standing
X
Sitting
X
Walking
X
Pushing
X
Pulling
X
Sweeping
X
Talking
X
Seeing
X
Hearing
X
Driving
Yes _X _
No _X_
Comments:
Lifting Requirements
Light (20 pounds maximum)
X
Medium (50 pounds maximum)
Heavy (100 pounds maximum)
Other Conditions:
Environmental Conditions
Mainly indoors
X
Both inside and outside
Mainly outside
Other Conditions:
Personal Protection Equipment/Training
- Bloodborne pathogen training.
- Blood spill training.
- Location of First Aid kits.
- Pre-employment fingerprinting and screening for illegal drugs.
- Have and be able to keep a valid Oregon Driver’s License.
EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEGEMENT
This position description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. As such, it is not necessarily all inclusive, and the position may require other essential and/or non-essential functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not listed herein.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Medford School District 549C is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and in accordance with Federal and State legislation, including Title IX, title VIII, ORS 659.150, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, national origin, age, disability, immigration status or citizenship status in employment or educational programs.
Medford School District 549C is an equal opportunity employer and provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235.
Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting as verification of eligibility, a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension to your application by the closing date. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran’s disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included on the DD Form 214/215.
Medford SD 549C Job Description
Our Mission: ALL Own Their Present and Future, ALL Are Known and Challenged, ALL Achieve Their Potential, ALL Options are Open and Hopeful
JOB TITLE: Athletic Game Supervisor
CLASSIFICATION:Extra Comp
SUPERVISOR: Building Principal
GENERAL STATEMENT OF AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
Under the direction of the building principal or designee, the Game Supervisor is responsible for supervising students and the public in non-instructional settings throughout the school site. This position is recommended preparation for administrative candidates.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervises and controls student and public behavior on the grounds and in the restrooms and ensures compliance with school, district, and law, policies and procedures.
- May provide First Aid assistance within the scope of district policies.
- Keep school officials informed of the safety conditions of campus equipment and facilities.
- Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with administration, co-workers, students, staff, and the public.
- Keep school officials informed of supervision issues and interventions taken with staff, students, and the public.
- Assists coaches and school officials with athletic game management.
- Be present at the assigned event during assigned times but no less than the beginning of the event until the conclusion of the event and the areas is cleared of students and spectators.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
- Performs any other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
MINIMUM SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge:
- Of school rules and regulations.
- Of state laws and safety procedures which apply to students.
- Of school and district procedures for dealing with students, staff and others.
- Of school and district procedures for resolving conflicts and supervising students and adults.
Skills:
- Ability to effectively supervise students and the public to achieve school goals.
- Ability to treat students and staff with dignity and respect using tact, judgment and poise.
- Ability to move around the campus on even and uneven surfaces.
- Ability to see and hear students and adults.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, fellow employees and the public.
- Ability to perform physical labor, when required.
Attitudes:
- Demonstrated ability to show a positive attitude toward all aspects of work.
- Demonstrated ability to accept responsibility.
- Demonstrated ability to accept the principles of honesty, integrity, and accuracy in all matters pertaining to district operations.
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with co-workers, students, staff and the public.
- Demonstrated ability to accept direction and supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to adjust to new conditions and situations.
- Demonstrated ability to use effective problem solving techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to engage in a continuous inservice training program.
- Demonstrated ability to ask for and accept suggestions from staff.
Education and Experience
- Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
- Previous experience supervising children is desirable.
- Those with teaching certificates and in administrative training program will be given preference.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Activity
N/A
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
Continuously
Attendance
X
Climbing
X
Stooping
X
Kneeling
X
Reaching
X
Standing
X
Sitting
X
Walking
X
Pushing
X
Pulling
X
Sweeping
X
Talking
X
Seeing
X
Hearing
X
Driving
Yes _X _
No _X_
Comments:
Lifting Requirements
Light (20 pounds maximum)
X
Medium (50 pounds maximum)
Heavy (100 pounds maximum)
Other Conditions:
Environmental Conditions
Mainly indoors
X
Both inside and outside
Mainly outside
Other Conditions:
Personal Protection Equipment/Training
- Bloodborne pathogen training.
- Blood spill training.
- Location of First Aid kits.
- Pre-employment fingerprinting and screening for illegal drugs.
- Have and be able to keep a valid Oregon Driver’s License.
EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEGEMENT
This position description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. As such, it is not necessarily all inclusive, and the position may require other essential and/or non-essential functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not listed herein.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Medford School District 549C is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and in accordance with Federal and State legislation, including Title IX, title VIII, ORS 659.150, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, national origin, age, disability, immigration status or citizenship status in employment or educational programs.
Medford School District 549C is an equal opportunity employer and provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235.
Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting as verification of eligibility, a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension to your application by the closing date. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran’s disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included on the DD Form 214/215.
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Who's Hiring
- Riot Games21
- Game X Change10
- Akima6
- Puttshack5
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software29
- Education6
- Gaming & Esports4
- Media & Entertainment3
- Science & Research1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in game programmer jobs.
- Proficiency in C++ or C# with experience in game engine architecture
- Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine, Unity, or a proprietary in-house engine
- Understanding of real-time rendering, physics simulation, or gameplay systems programming
- Portfolio or shipped game titles demonstrating applied programming contributions
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
- Familiarity with profiling tools, version control systems, and cross-platform development workflows
Tips for Your Game Programmer Job Search
Tailor your resume to engine-specific roles
Game programmer job listings often specify Unreal or Unity as hard requirements, not preferences. Customize your resume for each application to surface the exact engine, language, and pipeline tools the posting names rather than listing every technology you've touched.
Show shipped titles on your resume
Hiring managers in game studios weight shipped or publicly released work above side projects. If you contributed to a launched game, name the title, your role, and the platform it shipped on, even if your contribution was small or on a student team.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists game programmer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Build a playable portfolio piece for technical screens
Many studios send a technical test or ask you to walk through existing code during interviews. Having one tight, well-documented solo project you can explain design decisions for gives you a concrete anchor that generic GitHub repositories don't provide.
Target postings by team size and production stage
A junior role at a ten-person indie studio in pre-production demands different skills than a mid-level position at a studio in live-service operations. Read the job description for production phase and team structure clues before applying so your cover note reflects the actual context.
Prepare for discipline-specific system design questions
Game programmer interviews often include questions on memory management, frame budgeting, or data-oriented design that general software engineering prep doesn't cover. Review the specific technical area of the role, whether gameplay, graphics, or tools, before your first technical call.
Game Programmer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most game programmers?
The most active employers for game programmers right now are Riot Games, Game X Change, and Riot Games, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Studio hiring tends to cluster around major production cycles, so the top employers shift as projects move into full development.
How many game programmer jobs are remote?
About 35% of game programmer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability concentrated in tools programming, engine development, and backend systems roles rather than gameplay or graphics positions that often require on-site collaboration with artists and designers.
How do you become a game programmer?
Start by learning C++ or C# and building projects inside a major engine like Unreal or Unity. Complete a degree in computer science or software engineering, or build an equivalent self-taught portfolio of shipped or publicly available work. Apply to junior or associate programmer roles at studios of any size, since smaller studios often offer broader early-career exposure across systems and disciplines.
How do you get hired as a game programmer with little experience?
Focus on completing one polished, documented project rather than many unfinished demos, because studios evaluate code quality and decision-making more than project count. Game jams are a recognized entry point that produce shippable work under real constraints and are taken seriously by hiring teams. Apply to associate and junior-level roles at mobile, indie, and simulation studios, which typically have more entry-level openings than large AAA publishers.
What does the game programmer interview process look like?
Most game programmer hiring processes include a recruiter screen, a technical take-home test or coding challenge focused on the discipline you applied for, a portfolio or code review conversation with the engineering team, and a final loop with leads or cross-discipline collaborators. Some studios also include a system design discussion around performance constraints, memory budgets, or architecture trade-offs relevant to their current project.
Where can I find and apply to game programmer jobs?
You can find and apply to game programmer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from studios and game companies across the United States. Search for roles that match your engine experience, discipline, and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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