Adult Softball Umpire - Seasonal

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.