Intake Form 

First, please compete the initial intake form so we can gather some information about your previous work history, sports knowledge, interests and experiences. 

Intake Form

Youth Background Check

1. Once you have completed your intake form please review and submit a hard copy of the Background Check document.

2. Email jrask@minneapolisparks.org the completed Background Check document.

Youth Background Check

Adults 18+ Background Check

1. Please complete the online background check once your intake form has been completed.

2. TRUVIEW is our new vendor for online background checks. Applicants will be contacted once we receive the results of your background check. 

Adults 18+ Background Check

Step 1- Create an Account

Create an account and register as a sports official with Team Sideline. Team Sideline will be the hub for officials when confirming their game assignments, entering game scores, and entering availability blocks. 

Step 2- Officials Self-Registration

Next you will complete the Officials Self Registration form.

 Click here to review the Team Sideline Instructions Guide for Officials.

Agreement and Concussion Certification

Submit the following documents to jrask@minneapolisparks.org

Complete steps in this order

1. Independent Contract Agreement
2. Concussion Certification Course

The Concussion Certification Course is required to officiate youth athletics. Highly recommended, but not required to officiate adult athletics (Expires in 3 years from date completed)

NOTE: Youth 17 and under-Parents need to assist with paperwork

Esupplier Registration and Tax Forms

Complete documents in this order

1. E-supplier registration form
2. W-9 form
3. ACH form

Submitting forms to accounts payable 

Complete steps in this order

1. Bidder ID
2. Completed W-9 form
3. Completed ACH form
4. Copy and paste the Email Template to send to accountspayable@minneapolismn.gov

Final Step

 Communicate with Director

Please reach out to Jim Rask @ jrask@minneapolisparks.org to go over invoicing, game scheduling, and expectations of being an official. 

Training Materials

Please review the link below prior to your first assignment

Training Materials

If you have questions, please contact Jim Rask-