Job Description

Description:

(Seasonal, Non-Exempt)

Must be 16 years or older; Uniforms provided

Starting Wage: $17.50 per hour / Closing Date: 01/04/2026

Shift/Workdays and Hours: Weeknights and Weekends

How to Apply:

Using the "apply" button on this page, please complete the required online application. For general questions about the position, contact Parks and Recreation at 785-587-2757.

Position Purpose:

Sports officials will officiate Youth Basketball games, events, and tournaments to maintain standards of play for applicable competitions facilitated through the Manhattan Parks and Recreation Department (MPRD).

Job Duties

Officiate MPRD youth basketball games. Attend sport-specific trainings and meetings. Make judgements and instruct players on the rules of the game. Provide communication to and from coaches and participants. Inspect sporting equipment and/or examine participants to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations. Assist supervisors, as needed, by helping with tear-down at the end of the game (equipment, etc.) Establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships with other employees, department personnel, and the public (participants, parents, etc.). Engage with these individuals in a helpful, courteous, and respectful manner. Maintain a safe and positive playing environment. Effectively communicate principles of good sportsmanship. Provide excellent customer service and possess a service philosophy that reflects the MPRD's mission. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Required Knowledge, Skills and Additional Qualifications

Ability to learn sport rules and regulations. Concentrate and clearly communicate in situations with multiple distractions. Must be 16 years of age or older.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of and experience with adult/youth sports, game rules, and regulations.

Other Information?

This is not a KPERS-covered position. As such, employees in this role will not work beyond 999 hours in a calendar year.? Applicants must pass a background check.? Seasonal position: January through early March.

The City of Manhattan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and believe the best workplaces bring together employees with diverse skill sets, backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints to achieve common goals. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any basis protected by law.