Youth Official II; Summer Volleyball - Seasonal

Description

(Seasonal, Non-Exempt)

Starting Wage: $20.00/hour

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Shift/Workdays and

Hours:

Weeknights

Must be 16 years or older - Uniforms provided.

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 .

MPRD sports officials will officiate youth athletic events, and tournaments to maintain standards of play.
Sports
officiated
include but are not limited to:
Youth Baseball, Youth Softball, Youth Flag Football, Youth Volleyball,
and
Youth Basketball

All competitions will be facilitated through the Manhattan Parks and Recreation Department.

• Officiate sports assigned.
• Attend sport-specific trainings and meetings.
• Make calls and instruct players on the rules of the game.
• Provide communication to and from coaches and participants
• Maintain a safe and positive playing environment.
• Concentrate and clearly communicate in situations with multiple distractions
• Inspect sporting equipment and/or examine participants to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, department personnel and the public, and to deal with them in a courteous and tactful manner.
• Required weeknight and weekend availability.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Have previous officiating experience
• Work in a team environment and get along with coworkers and other MPRD staff members.
• Strong knowledge of sport rules and regulations.
• Possess characteristics of a strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail.

• Sport-specific certification from an accredited national governing body.

• Work facilities include Anthony and Eisenhower Recreation Center, Peace Memorial Auditorium, Douglass Activity Center, City Park, Anneberg Park, CiCo Park, and Eisenhower Baseball Complex.
• Noise level and activity level will be varied. You may be exposed to loud noises such as whistles, horns, buzzers, cheering, and/or yelling.
• Stands, walks, jogs, runs, sits, uses hands, handles, feels, speaks, hears, climbs stairs, pushes, pulls, or lifts up to 50 pounds.

• Applicants must pass a background check.
• Games typically played Monday-Thursday evenings with some weekend games.
• Staff may be asked to work weekends and holidays.

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.