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SalaryADULT SOFTBALL/KICKBALL UMPIRE
POSITION SUMMARY
The Adult Softball/Kickball Umpire is responsible for the officiating of adult softball/kickball games.
MAJOR POSITION DUTIES
- Wear Recreation Department issued umpire uniform.
- Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to game time.
- Examine and evaluate the safety of the playfield, surrounding area and equipment.
- Assist Scorekeeper and/or the other Umpire with the set-up of the playfield.
- Obtain two new softballs per game from storage. Keep Storage Secured!
- Start and end games according to the schedule, rules and weather cancellation policy.
- Communicate with participants, managers and other staff in a professional manner.
- Interpret and enforce the rules of the game on the field throughout the game.
- Supervise and control the general conduct of all participants in the game.
- Invoke and impose penalties for violations of rules and unsportsmanlike conduct.
- Make decisions on any point not specifically covered in rules.
- Request that the field lights are turned on by the scorekeeper at the appropriate time. The safety of participants and the cost of operation are important considerations when determining when to play under the lights.
- Assist Scorekeeper with playfield clean-up at the completion of the night’s games.
- Complete timesheet.
- Report incidents and concerns to the Recreation Program Manager in a timely manner.
- Attend all necessary program meetings
- Other duties as assigned by the Recreation Program Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS
(ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES)
- Must be 18+ years old.
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication skills
- Knowledge of Kaukauna Recreation Department Adult Softball Rules.
- Knowledge of ASA Legal and Illegal Bat lists.
- Prior experience Umpiring softball/baseball/kickball games preferred.
- High School Diploma or Higher preferred.
- Prior experience as a baseball/softball athlete (JV or higher) preferred.
ENVIONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Ability to stoop, kneel, climb, bend, lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to sustain prolonged visual concentration.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to endure a variety of weather and temperature conditions for prolonged periods of time.
This description has been prepared to assist in evaluating various classes of responsibilities, skills, and working conditions. It indicates the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of positions given this classification. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it is intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision. Nothing contained herein is intended or shall be construed to create or constitute a contract of employment between any employee or group of employees and the City. The City retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to, or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper.
