Adult Sports Official

Mankato Area Public Schools; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 16,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Mankato Area Public Schools Community Education Department has openings for Adult Sports Officials for 3-6 hours a week beginning October 19, 2026, and ending March 3, 2027.

Officials review general rules with team managers, enforce volleyball rules, and communicate fouls clearly. Responsibilities include accurate score sheets, reporting concerns to the Recreation Specialist, and ensuring proper sign-off on scoresheets.

Qualifications

• Must possess an in-depth knowledge of Volleyball Rules and have the ability to control and officiate a game in accordance with Minnesota State High School League rules.
• Excellent communication skills are necessary, as well as the ability to relate to adults in a positive manner.

Responsibilities

• Review general rules with team managers before each match.
• Thoroughly know and enforce volleyball rules and philosophy; be loud, clear, and educational on all calls.
• Notify the Recreation Specialist of any complaints or concerns.
• Make sure all teams fill out score sheets correctly.
• Complete and sign the final score sections on score sheets with managers' signatures.

Skills

Volleyball knowledge

Refereeing experience

Communication skills

Adult relations

Job description

• Position Type:
  Community Education/ Enrichment and Leisure Services
  
• Date Posted:
  8/31/2026
  
• Location:
  Community Education
  
• Closing Date:
  09/30/26, or until filled
  

Adult Sports Official

Community Education

Mankato Area Public Schools Community Education Department has openings available for Adult Sports Officials for 3-6 hours a week beginning October 19, 2026, and ending March 3, 2027.

Summary of Duties:

• Review general rules with both team managers before each match.
• To thoroughly know and enforce Community Education Volleyball game rules and philosophy.
  • Be loud, clear, understanding, and educational on all foul violations and official calls.
• Notify the Recreation Specialist of any complaints or concerns.
• To make sure all teams fill out score sheets correctly.
• To correctly complete the "final score"/"games won" section on score sheets, sign score sheets and have managers sign scoresheets. .

Qualifications Required:

Must possess an in-depth knowledge of Volleyball Rules and have the ability to control and officiate a game in accordance with the Minnesota State High School League rules. Excellent communication skills are necessary, as well as the ability to relate to adults in a positive manner. Prior refereeing experience is necessary.

Rate of Pay:

$20.00 - $24.00per game (depending on qualifications)

Application Deadline:

September 30, 2026, or until filled.

This position will be filled on the basis of the experience, competency, and qualifications of the applicant and the needs of the District. District 77 complies with state and federal fair employment regulations.

For further information contact Community Education at 507-387-5501.