Youth Flag Football Official - Seasonal

Description

Seasonal Sports Official (Youth Flag Football)

Parks and Recreation

Seasonal, Variable Hours, Non-Exempt

Must be 16 years or older. Uniforms provided.

Shift Days and Hours: Varied (Weeknights and Potential Weekends)

Compensation Rate: $17.50/hour

Closing Date: 11/01/2025

Position Purpose: The essential function of the Manhattan Parks and Recreation Department (MPRD) sports official is to officiate youth and/or adult games, events, and tournaments to maintain standards of play for applicable competitions facilitated through the MRPD.

Job Duties

• Officiate MPRD youth flag football 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.
• Establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships with other employees,?department personnel, and the public (youth, coaches, and parents). Engage with these individuals in a helpful, courteous, and respectful manner.
• Maintain a safe and positive playing environment.
• Concentrate and clearly communicate in situations with multiple distractions.
• Effectively communicate principles of good sportsmanship.
• Other duties assigned.

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.

Employment is contingent upon your unrestricted authorization to work in the United States and providing documentation establishing your identity and authority to work within the time period specified by law. Must pass all pre-employment tests including all applicable background checks.

The City of Manhattan values diversity and draws strength from the diversity of the team. The City is committed to providing opportunities for all employees to succeed by creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. The City is always seeking qualified Minority, Veteran, Women and Disabled applicants to fill available employment vacancies. The City of Manhattan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Additional Qualifications

• Ability to learn sport rules and regulations
• Ability to make quick, impartial decisions under pressure

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
• Seasonal position: Late August until early November
• Must pass a background check

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Work facilities include Anneberg Park (outdoor recreational field setting)
• Work is performed weeknights and some weekends
• Exposure to varying weather conditions including sun, heat, rain, and wind
• Noise level and activity level will be varied
• Stands, walks, sits, uses hands, handles, feels, speaks, hears, climbs stairs, pushes, pulls, or lifts up to 50 pounds