Adult Softball Umpire -Seasonal

Description

(Seasonal, Non-Exempt)

Starting Wage: $28.00/hour

Closing Date: Open Until Filled; posting may close at any time.

Shift/Workdays and Hours: Monday and Thursday Night, Sunday Afternoons/Evenings

Must be 18 years or older

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.

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

• •Officiate adult softball games.
• •Work 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.)
• •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.
• •Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills and Additional Qualifications

Knowledge of 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. As such, employees in this role will not work 1,000 hours (or more) per year.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• •Work facilities include Twin Oaks Softball Complex, CiCo Field.
• •Work is performed: Weeknights, predominantly Monday and Thursday evenings.
• •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 20 pounds.

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.