Find & Apply For Umpire / Referee Jobs in Ellensburg, Washington

Recruiting for the the 2026-2027 school year.

•Official City of Ellensburg applications are

REQUIRED

- Indeed Resumes will not be considered

•Interviews will begin the week of September 14, 2026 Do you love sports ? Are you a big volleyball fan? Do you enjoy basketball ? Are you interested in teaching, coaching, or working with youth/families? Are you looking for a fun , rewarding job? Then this amazing opportunity is for you! The City of Ellensburg Parks & Recreation Department offers and coordinates a variety of youth and adult sports programs including basketball, volleyball, and youth sports camps throughout the school year. We are currently recruiting five (5) part-time sports officials to join our amazing team in September 2026. Sports staff will referee youth basketball games and youth volleyball games. Sports staff may also lead sports camps for youth ages 3 to 5 years old and for youth in 1st to 3rd grade. These are temporary, part-time positions with no benefits except for earning sick leave. Officials must have basic knowledge of the rules of the sports program(s) they are officiating. All officials will receive training for each sport and will be cross-trained for other sports. Hours are in the evenings and Saturdays during the school year (Sept. through June).

Wage:

$18.80 - $20.80 per hour depending upon position and program

Qualifications:

Must be 14 years of age and older (students ages 14-15 must have parent approval), means of transportation, experience in working with recreation programming preferred, prior experience coaching, refereeing, or supervising sports programs preferred, and first aid/CPR preferred.

To Apply:

Applications for Sports Official are taken continuously throughout the year. To access our on-line employment application, click on the following link: https://ellensburg.bamboohr.com/careers/75 OR visit the City of Ellensburg website, www.ci.ellensburg.wa.us. Applications can also be picked up at City Hall Human Resources; 501 N. Anderson Street; Ellensburg.

Please note:

Indeed Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing our application.

EOE/M/F/V/D.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$18.89 - $20.80 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person