Recreation Staff (Sports Officials) - 2026 (continuous)

Job Title: Recreation Staff (Sports Official)

Open Date: 2026 Continuous

Close Date: 2026 Continuous

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis for the calendar year and are reviewed as positions become available.

Salary: $18.89 - $24.10/hour

View full job description here, Sports Official Job Description

Recruitment Description:

The City of Ellensburg coordinates a variety of youth and adult sports programs throughout the year. Sports Officials may serve as referees/officials for various youth and adult sports programs including soccer, multi-sports camp, basketball, volleyball, and T-ball. Sports Officials provide a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment to participants playing in the various programs.

These are part-time positions with no benefits except for earning paid sick leave. Employees will earn paid sick leave at a rate of one (1) hour for every paid forty (40) hours worked. Employees are eligible to begin using accrued paid sick leave on the ninetieth (90th) calendar day after the commencement of his/her employment.

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees will be advised of acceptable documents to verify identity and work authorization, which must be submitted within three (3) days of date of hire. This is a condition of employment with the City of Ellensburg.

The City of Ellensburg is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all persons without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability or any other non-merit factor. We will provide reasonable accommodation to disabled applicants, if requested and the Human Resources Department is notified at least two (2) days prior to the need.