Adult Softball Umpire-Summer 2024

Position Type:
Athletics/Softball Umpire
Date Posted:
2/1/2024
Location:
Boncosky Softball Complex
Date Available:
05/17/2024TITLE: Adult Softball Umpire
REPORTS TO: Softball Supervisor
DIVISION: Recreation Services
FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt
CATEGORY: Seasonal
GRADE: Part Time
WORK SCHEDULE: Weeknights (6-10pm)
STARTING SALARY: $25 per game
HOURS PER WEEK: 4-20 hours per week
LAST REVISED: January 2024
SUMMARY
The Softball Umpire, under the direct supervision of the Softball Supervisor, is responsible for the supervision and enforcement of rules of their assigned games.
QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of one-year experience as umpiring, refereeing or coaching.
• Possess a working knowledge of recreational softball programming
• High school graduate and a minimum of 21 years old.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Enforce all facility and league rules
• Handle on-field rule disputes
• Communication of personnel matters to Softball Supervisor as necessary.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities to perform required work.
• Capacity to be self-motivated and achieve goals with minimal supervision or direction
• Ability to maintain self control and composure in difficult situations
• Capacity to troubleshoot, problem solve and make sound judgments with respect to confidentiality.
• Promote Park District programs to patrons, members, guest and staff.
• Ability to cooperate with and interpret Park District Philosophies in relation to governmental, public and private groups and agencies and the general public.
• Perform the job safely and in compliance with District policies, procedures, work and safety rules, and the employee policy manual.

MARGINAL DUTIES

• Assist staff and volunteers in the performance of their duties
• Umpire 1-2 nights per week as needed
• Communication of personnel matters to Softball Supervisor as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned

HOURS AND COMPENSATION

• The Softball Umpire will have varying hours depending on league enrollment. Hours will be set in cooperation with the Softball Supervisor and Lippold Park/Athletic Supervisor.
• Compensation will be established based on seasonal evaluations and recommendation of the Lippold Park/Athletic Supervisor with concurrence of the Superintendent of Recreation and Director.

PHYSICAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Must be able to lift, support, and/or restrain program participant.
• Must be able to perform manual labor with varying degree of physical exertion.
• May frequently be required to walk, sit, talk and hear.
• May frequently be required to use hands and/or fingers, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• May occasionally be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
• May occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Lift over 50 pounds with assistance.
• May be in awkward or difficult positions resulting in physical fatigue
• May have specific vision abilities required for this job: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Must be able to work:

• Safely and appropriately when driving in unfavorable conditions

• resolve differences between staff, players and patrons
• effectively under stress of deadlines and complaints
• work independently
• cooperatively with fellow staff, general public, contractors and vendors community groups and media in a proper manner

PHYSIOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Prolonged stress and pressures of the position could affect some individuals' blood pressure.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
Worker may be:

• in and out of controlled temperatures occasionally throughout the day.
• required to work occasionally in all elements of weather.
• occasionally exposed to elevated noise levels produced from participants, large crowds, public venues, sound equipment, maintenance equipment and/or power tools.
• occasionally at job sites where dust, pollens, molds, etc may be present
• occasionally work with household products/chemicals

COGNITIVE CONSIDERATIONS
Worker must be able to:

• train and/or pass on other prudent safety and other work related practices to co-workers

• use basic math, reading and writing skills
• follow step-by-step procedures and obtain appropriate end results
• exhibit good problem solving abilities
• communicate effectively and respond appropriately to the needs of internal and external contacts.
• project a positive image and neat appearance to visitors of the park district
• Must demonstrate good safety awareness.