Adult Basketball Official - Seasonal

City of Manhattan Kansas; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Manhattan is seeking a Seasonal, Non-Exempt Basketball Official to work Jan–Mar in indoor recreation centers. Starting wage is $30.00 per hour, with games on Wednesday, Thursday evenings and Saturdays. Closing date 12/13/2026.

Duties include officiating, court setup, and customer service in a fast-paced athletic environment. Must be 18+, able to lift up to 30 pounds, and possess knowledge of basketball rules and officiating mechanics.

Qualifications

• One year of experience officiating basketball games.
• Basketball rules and officiating mechanics and signals.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent customer service and upholds the Parks and Recreation Department mission.
• Officiates adult basketball games.
• Assists with court setup, score table, chairs, and bleachers; helps with teardown.
• Ensures proper setup of playing courts in coordination with supervisory staff.
• Notifies and instructs participants to follow facility rules in a fair, timely manner.
• Maintains professional relationships and communicates courteously.
• Demonstrates strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basketball officiating

Basketball rules

Job description

Description

Seasonal, Non-Exempt

Must be 18 years or older; Uniforms provided

Starting Wage: $30.00 per hour

Closing Date: 12/13/2026

Shift/Workdays and Hours: Variable Hours

The Adult basketball official officiates adult basketball matches in MPRD men's and women's leagues. Basketball programs are offered from January through March.

Games are played on Wednesday and Thursday evenings and Saturdays at various indoor recreation centers.

Job Duties

• Provides excellent customer service and possesses a service philosophy which reflects the mission for the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Officiates adult basketball games.
• Assists building supervisors, as needed, with court setup including score table, chairs for players, and bleachers for spectators and helping with court tear-down at the end of the night as well.
• Works with supervisory staff and assures the accurate setup of the playing courts.
• Notifies, instructs, and corrects customer/participant behavior that is deemed inconsistent with athletic facility rules in a fair, timely, and polite manner.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative professional working relationships with others, individually and in a team environment and communicates in a courteous and tactful manner.
• Possesses the characteristics of a strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills & Additional Qualifications

• Basketball rules and officiating mechanics and signals.
• One (1) year of experience officiating basketball games.

Other Information

• This is not a KPERS covered position.
• Seasonal position (Jan - Mar).

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Work performed at assigned indoor sports facilities.
• Work is performed in a potentially noisy environment.
• Stand, walk, sit, use hands, handle, feel, speak, hear, climb stairs, push, pull, or lift up to 30 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.