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Ice Hockey Official jobs are open across amateur, collegiate, and professional leagues, from entry-level linesmen to senior referees, with specializations in youth development officiating, competitive adult leagues, and playoff tournament crews. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Department
RECREATIONAL SPORTS (BL-RECS-IUBLA)
Department Information
The Office of Student Life is focused on building a strong foundation to ensure every student's Indiana University (IU) experience is positive, safe, healthy, and meaningful. The Office of Student Life staff and multiple departments aim to help students navigate their time at IU, providing the tools they need to be successful in school and after graduation. Students are our priority, and their health, safety, and overall well-being are our core mission.
Recreational Sports is part of the Office of Student Life, which is dedicated to supporting students¿ health, safety, and success throughout their IU experience. The Recreational Sports mission is to connect, inform, and inspire individuals to lead active, healthy lifestyles. Serving over 36,000 students, faculty, staff, and community members annually, we offer a wide variety programs across 2 multipurpose facilities, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, adventure spaces, and more. Our team includes 46 professional staff and over 800 student employees.
At Recreational Sports, we believe in creating exceptional experiences through genuine connection and opportunities. Student employees play a vital role in shaping our programs and are encouraged to grow through leadership and collaboration. Whether someone is looking to build professional skills or simply be part of a dynamic team, Recreational Sports offers a fun, supportive environment where a person can thrive.
Job Summary
Intramural Sports Officials play a key role in fostering a fun, fair, and safe environment for students participating in intramural sports. In this position, a person in this role will learn the rules of various sports, manage gameplay, make confident and impartial calls, and encourage good sportsmanship among participants.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Offers a great opportunity to stay active, develop leadership and communication skills, and become part of a supportive campus community.
- Gains valuable experience in customer service, conflict resolution, time management, and teamwork skills that are transferable to any future career.
- Creates a positive experience for players and spectators by being friendly, helpful, and professional.
- Completes weekly requirements to stay up to date on rules and expectations.
- Spots and addresses issues early. If something escalates, notify a supervisor right away.
- Enforces rules of the game, ensuring participant safety, managing game time and maintaining the flow of competition.
- Checks score sheets and scoreboards for accuracy.
- Reports sportsmanship ratings to the position's supervisor.
- Helps inspect the playing area for safety and enforce policies.
- Keeps games running on time and space clear of clutter.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
- General knowledge at the high school level.
Preferred
- Some college.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Preferred
- Prior officiating experience.
SKILLS
Required
- Effective communication skills with the ability to engage a wide range of individuals.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a customer-focused attitude.
- Ability to collaborate and contribute in a team-oriented environment.
- Service-oriented and dependable.
- Willingness to take on new challenges.
Working Conditions / Demands
These positions require standing for long periods of time and frequently moving about the workspace. Positions require working both indoors and outdoors and ability to move objects up to 50 pounds with assistance. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
This position may require early morning, evening, and weekend shifts based on game schedules.
This position requires the ability to officiate at least 1 sport season per semester (each semester includes 2 sport seasons).
Additional Information
The Office of Student Life is committed to building students build career readiness and workforce skills. Student employment offers practical experience to apply learning, build real-world skills, and develop competencies valued by employers. Each role supports National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Competencies , with emphasis on those most relevant to the position:
- Career and Self-Development
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Leadership
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Technology
These are transferable workforce skills a person can add to their resume and use in any career path.
Explore detailed descriptions of all part-time positions with Recreational Sports.
Work Location
Bloomington, Indiana.
This is an in-person position.
Onsite work will take place at the following campus recreation facilities, depending on the needs of each sporting event:
- Student Recreational Sports Center (SRSC)
- Bill Garrett Fieldhouse
- Sembower Recreational Sports Field Complex
Advertised Salary
$12.00 per hour
Work Hours
Average of 8-12 hours per week, not to exceed 29 hours per week across all campus positions.
Flexible scheduling is available and may vary by sport and position.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
- Health savings account with generous IU contributions
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Basic group life insurance paid by IU
- Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
- Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
- 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
- Generous paid time off plans
- Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Part Time Employee
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Part Time Employee
Job Family: Part Time Employee
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
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Who's Hiring
- YMCA17

- YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas8

- YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City6

- Oasis Dental Team3

- YMCA of Greater Indianapolis3

Top Industries Hiring
- Government & Public Sector
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in ice hockey official jobs.
- Current USA Hockey officiating certification at the appropriate level for the league
- Experience officiating games at or near the targeted league tier
- Strong skating ability and physical fitness to maintain position throughout play
- Knowledge of USA Hockey or NHL rulebook and penalty enforcement standards
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holiday schedules as assigned
- Reliable transportation to rinks within the assigned geographic coverage area
Tips for Your Ice Hockey Official Job Search
Tailor your resume to officiating credentials
List your USA Hockey officiating certification level, years of experience by league tier, and any specialized clinics you've completed. Hiring coordinators scan for credential level first, so put those details near the top of your resume, not buried in a summary.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists ice hockey official openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your highest league level
Leagues hire officials based on the highest level you've worked, not just total years on the ice. Call out explicitly whether you've officiated Junior A, college club, or ACHA games, since those distinctions separate candidates faster than any other line on your application.
Prepare a game film reference you can share
Many leagues and assignors ask for a contact who has watched you officiate recently. Line up a veteran referee or officiating supervisor who can speak to your positioning, penalty consistency, and game management, not just your availability and reliability.
Ask assignors about their evaluation process
Before your first assignment with a new organization, ask how officials are graded after each game. Knowing whether they use post-game report cards, mentor observations, or peer feedback lets you frame your answers during the interview around their specific development model.
Negotiate your game fee tier at the start
Most officiating compensation is set by assignment category, so the conversation happens before the season, not after games. When an offer comes, clarify which game classifications your rate covers and whether tournament or playoff games carry a different schedule.
Ice Hockey Official Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most ice hockey officials?
The companies hiring the most ice hockey officials right now include YMCA, YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, and YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City, with the largest share of openings in Colorado, Texas, and Missouri, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings tend to cluster around regional leagues and youth hockey associations that run high game volumes throughout the fall and winter seasons.
How many ice hockey official jobs are remote?
About 0% of ice hockey official openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most officiating roles require on-ice presence. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or partial-remote arrangements are officiating coordinator positions, rules education and training roles, and administrative assignor jobs that handle scheduling and certification tracking rather than game coverage.
How do you become a ice hockey official?
Start by completing the USA Hockey Level 1 officiating certification, which includes an online rules course and an on-ice skills session. Once certified, register with your local USA Hockey affiliate to get game assignments. Work youth and recreational leagues first to build your evaluation record, then advance your certification level as your experience grows to access higher-tier assignments.
Can you get hired as a ice hockey official with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level officiating roles in youth recreational and learn-to-skate leagues regularly hire candidates who have just completed their first USA Hockey certification. Assignors at that level prioritize availability, coachability, and skating fundamentals over experience. Getting mentored by a more experienced official during your first season is common and helps you build the game log that more competitive leagues require.
What does the ice hockey official interview process look like?
Most officiating hiring begins with a conversation with a league assignor or officiating coordinator who reviews your certification level and available schedule. Some organizations follow up with an on-ice evaluation where you skate a scrimmage or controlled drill session so evaluators can assess your positioning and mechanics. Competitive or higher-level leagues may add a rules knowledge test or a panel interview with senior officials before extending assignments.
Where can I find and apply to ice hockey official jobs?
You can find and apply to ice hockey official jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from leagues and organizations across the United States. Each listing is applied to directly, so you can target the roles that match your certification level, preferred region, and schedule. Find roles that fit and apply directly to each listing.
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