Recreation Seasonal - Youth Basketball Official

(Seasonal, Non-Exempt)
Must be 16 years or older - Uniforms provided
Starting Wage: $17.50/hour Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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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The Youth Basketball Official officiates youth games to maintain standards of play. All competitions will be
facilitated through the Manhattan Parks and Recreation Department.
Position Purpose:
MPRD sports officials will officiate youth and/or adult games, events, and tournaments to maintain standards of play. All competitions will be facilitated through the Manhattan Parks and Recreation Department.
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 MPRD Youth Basketball games. Makes calls and instruct players on the rules of the game and provides communication to and from coaches and participants.
• Attends sport-specific trainings and meetings.
• Inspects sporting equipment and/or examines participants to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, department personnel and the public, and communicates with them in a courteous and tactful manner, even in situations with multiple distractions.
• Effectively communicate principles of good sportsmanship and maintains a safe and positive playing environment.
• Other duties assigned.

Requirements
Required Knowledge & Skills

• Weeknight and weekend availability - games typically played Monday - Thursday evenings. Staff may be asked to work weekends and holidays.
• 16 years of age or older
• Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, sport rules and regulations.

Preferred Knowledge & Skills
Certification not required but certification details can be found at the following website: https://kshsaa.org/Public/Official/NewOfficials.cfm
Other Information

• This is not a KPERS covered position.
• Seasonal, part-time position.
• Season: November - March.