Position Summary: Co-Ed softball league takes place on Sundays from 1-7 PM and Men's softball league is Monday and Thursday from 6:30-9:30PM. Responsible for officiating games on assigned dates, maintaining reasonable conduct and fair play. $23.00 per game.
Essential Job Functions (listing most important first):
- Arrive at assignment 15 minutes prior to the first scheduled contest.
- Wear proper officiating uniform. If you cannot afford it, the DRC will provide you with a uniform that will only be checked out for the sports season.
- Bring needed equipment and a copy of league rules with you to each assignment.
- Responsible for working all assignments. If a substitute is necessary, contact the DRC Sports Director as early as possible and have a backup official already lined up. The Sports Director will determine if the backup person is acceptable.
- Responsible for any DRC equipment that is checked out to you (game balls, umpire/official equip.).
- In case of forfeits, work the assignment with the participants who are present.
- Inclement weather: Cancellations by the DRC are determined at 4:00 p.m. for baseball/softball and 8:00 am for all other sports. The officials make cancellations after those times on the field.
Responsible to put away any DRC equipment:
- Baseball/softball bases, game balls, and batter tees go into the concession stand.
- Soccer-keep game ball all season.
- Make sure all field or gym and scoreboard lights are turned off when you leave the facility.
- Make scoresheets or scorebooks to the DRC when you are done with each assignment and drop them into the night deposit slot on the East Side of the Community Center.
- Attend all meetings and/or clinics assigned by DRC Sports Director.
- Follow DRC procedures and rules for each individual league or division.
- Work all dates and carry out all duties assigned by the Sports Director.
EXPERIENCE:
- Basic knowledge of the applicable sports is desirable.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Functions may be performed in an environment that may cause exposure to sun.
- Need to have the ability to see hear, and move about.
- Must possess an audible voice for communication and the ability to lift light equipment.
Qualifications:
- Qualifications: at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license.
- Previous umpiring experience or experience in the sport is a plus.