What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Softball Umpire - Seasonal position at City of Manhattan Kansas?
Description
(Seasonal, Non-Exempt)
Starting Wage: $28.00/hour Closing Date: 10/31/2025
Shift/Workdays and Hours: Evenings (Sunday, Monday, and Thursday)
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.
Job Summary
Adult Softball Umpires will officiate adult softball games in MPRD men’s, women’s, and co-recreational leagues. Staff may be asked to provide service at a location other than their primary location.
Job Duties
- Officiate adult softball games.
- Work with supervisory staff to assure the accurate setup of the playing field.
- Notify, instruct, and correct customer/participant behavior that is deemed inconsistent with athletic facility rules in a fair, timely, and polite manner.
- Assist 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 Education and Experience
- Ability to learn slow pitch softball rules and mechanics.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Knowledge of USSSA rules and officiating mechanics and signals.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
- Work facilities include Twin Oaks Softball Complex and CiCo Field.
- Work is performed weeknights, predominantly Monday and Thursday evenings.
- Work is performed in a potentially noisy environment.
- Employee may be required to work in extreme temperatures.
- Employee must have the ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands, handle, feel, speak, hear, climb stairs, push, pull, or lift up to 40 pounds.
Other Information
- This is a seasonal position and, as such, is not covered by KPERS.
Salary : $28
