The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is hiring sports officials right now for the spring/summer season
Posted on 31 March, 2023
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is hiring sports officials right now for the spring/summer season. Sports include sand volleyball, softball, baseball, kickball and soccer.
Why you should become a sports official
- Earn at least $27/game, and most sports pay more than that!
- Stay involved in sports, get exercise and keep in shape
- Serve your community – we need you to keep sports programs going!
Apply today!
Becoming a sports official is as easy as 1, 2, 3
1. Pass background check
2. Register online
3. Complete hiring paperwork
Use the link below to get started:
Minneapolis Parks Sports Officials Page
Free Walk-In Officials Clinics
Get Trained and Hired in One Night!
At all of these clinics, the first hour will cover rules, expectations, certifications, hiring paperwork and other job requirements inside the recreation center.
During the second hour we’ll work through an interactive training session with various game situations and group discussion.
These clinics are free and walk-ins are welcome!
Sand Volleyball Officials Clinic
Tuesday, April 18, 6:15-8:15 pm
Wirth Lake Beach, 3200 Glenwood Ave.
If weather is bad, the clinic will move to Harrison Recreation Center, 503 Irving Ave. N
Youth Baseball and Softball Umpires Clinic
Thursday, April 20, 6:15-8:15 pm
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center, 4055 Nicollet Ave. S
Adult Soccer Officials Clinic
Thursday, April 27, 6:15-8:15 pm
Van Cleve Recreation Center, 901 15th Ave. SE
Adult Softball and Kickball Umpire Clinics
The Registration Clinics will cover rules, expectations, certification requirements, hiring, paperwork, uniform/equipment, etc. All umpires are required to attend one Registration Clinic.
The Live Training Clinic will be an interactive training session held outside at Bossen Field. Trainings will be in collaboration with the Minneapolis Umpires Association (MUA).
These clinics are free and walk-ins are welcome!
Registration Clinics
Tuesday, April 4, 6:30-8:30 pm
Mary Merrill MPRB Headquarters, 2117 West River Road
Thursday, April 13, 6:30-8:30 pm
Mary Merrill MPRB Headquarters, 2117 West River Road
Saturday, April 15, 9:30-11:30 am
Pearl Recreation Center, 414 E Diamond Lake Road
Wednesday, April 19, 6:30-8:30 pm
Pearl Recreation Center, 414 E Diamond Lake Road
Live Training Clinic
Sunday, April 23, Time TBD
Bossen Field Park, 5701 28th Ave. S
All first-year umpires should plan to attend the Live Training Clinic