(Seasonal, Non-Exempt)
Starting Wage: $28.00/hour Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Workdays/Hours: Mondays and Thursdays (Evenings) with some weekend work possible.
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.
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Position Purpose: Adult Softball Umpires will officiate Adult Softball games in MPRD men’s, co-recreational, and women’s leagues. Softball programs are offered from March through October.
Job Duties
- Provides excellent customer service and possesses a service philosophy which reflects the mission for the Parks and Recreation Department.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative professional working relationships with others, individually and in a team environment.
- Possesses characteristics of a strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to details.
- Officiates Adult Softball games.
- Works with supervisory staff to assure the accurate setup of the playing field.
- Notifies, instructs, and corrects customer/participant behavior that is deemed inconsistent with athletic facility rules in a fair, timely, and polite manner.
- Assists supervisors, as needed, by helping with tear-down at the end of the night (bases, equipment, etc.)
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Additional Qualifications
- Demonstrated willingness to learn Slow Pitch Softball rules and mechanics.
Preferred Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of USSSA rules and officiating mechanics and signals.
Other Information
- This is not a KPERS covered position. • Seasonal position (March – October).