Youth Basketball Official Seasonal

(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 .

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 MPRDs 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.