Referees, Umpires, Officials (Youth & Adult) - Seasonal/Limited Term

Referees, Umpires, Officials (Youth & Adult) - Seasonal/Limited Term Salary $10.00 - $40.00 Hourly

Location: Onalaska, WI Job Type: Seasonal Job Number: 2026-00005 Department: Parks & Recreation Division Recreation

Opening Date: 01/29/2026 Closing Date: 12/31/2026 11:59 PM Central

Description: Benefits Questions Essential & Related Job Functions

Seeking students and adults with sports knowledge! The City of Onalaska is hiring Referees/Umpires & Officials. Under the supervision of the Recreation Coordinator or Manager, employees in this position are responsible for enforcing the rules of a game and oversight of any portion associated with specific sports games. Independently provides sport specific rule interpretation to players, coaches, and spectators during sporting events.

Essential Job Functions:

Administers the rules of a particular sport. Promotes sportsmanship, cooperation, and teamwork. Teaches participants the rules and regulations of the activity/sport. Assists with the set-up and clean up of facilities. Reports injuries, facility hazards, and program concerns to Supervisor. Attends training and organizational meetings as needed or requested. Maintains communication with program participants, staff, and office staff. Resolves conflicts between participants and between coaches. Finds replacement if unable to fulfill game obligations. Maintain a professional demeanor; calmly approach and solve problems under stressful circumstances; maintain and promote harmony in the sports arena; and to deal professionally and tactfully with coaches, participants, parents, and other staff members. Other duties as required or assigned.

Compensation: Wage range for this seasonal, limited-term position is $10.00 to $40.00 per game (varies with game level). There are no benefits associated with limited-term positions.

To Apply: To be considered for this opportunity, submit an online employment application by accessing https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/onalaskawi. Position open until filled. Applications reviewed periodically upon submission.

Additional Information: Minimum age 14. EOE/Drug Free Workplace.

Requirements of Work (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) High School or College experience. Must possess supervision and leadership techniques/skills. Experience playing, coaching, or being part of a sport or program of similar nature. Understand basic rules of the sport.

Physical Requirements The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Refer to job description for details. This position is a seasonal position and not eligible for benefits.

Questions for Applicants:

1. What sports do you have experience with?
2. What officiating experience do you have? Please be specific and include all sports you have officiated for.
3. What age levels have you officiated for? Please be specific and indicate age level and what sport you officiated for.
4. What referee/umpiring position are you interested in? (Ex: Baseball) List as many as you are interested in.
5. Flexibility is important to the success of the Park and Recreation department, which includes working evenings and weekend shifts on a routine basis, will this be a problem for you? Yes No

Required Question Employer City of Onalaska Address 415 Main St. Onalaska, Wisconsin, 54650 Phone 608-781-9530 608-392-0261 Website http://www.onalaskawi.gov