DeKalb Park District
Position Description
DEPARTMENT: Recreation
TITLE: Baseball/Softball Umpire
CLASSIFICATION: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
SUMMERY OF POSITION: Officiates youth baseball, youth softball, and/or adult softball games. Must be available to work nights and/or weekends as the needs of the District require.
SUPERVISION RECIEVED: Reports and works under the Athletic Coordinator
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties and responsibilities listed below are illustrative only and are not meant to be a full and exhaustive listing of all of the duties and responsibilities of this position.
- Officiate baseball and softball games according to league rules and standards
- Arrive at assigned games early to inspect field conditions and equipment
- Maintain control of the game, ensuring fair play and enforcing rules appropriately
- Communicate clearly and professionally with players, coaches, and spectators
- Handle disputes calmly and respectfully, escalating to supervisors when necessary
- Maintain game records and report incidents to the Athletic Coordinator
- Promote sportsmanship and positive conduct on the field
- Assists with risk management activities associated with baseball and softball game operations
- Performs other duties as assigned by Recreation staff
- Participates in required district training programs
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
- Must be 15 years of age or older.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of baseball and/or softball rules
- Ability to remain calm and composed in a past-pased environment
- Strong communication and conflict resolution skills
- Reliable transportation to and from game locations
- Willingness to working evenings and weekends
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Extensive experience umpiring baseball and/or softball at all ages
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have or obtain CPR/AED certification within 6 months of employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms, frequently required to stand, walk, run, use hands and fingers, handle, feel, operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIROMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties associated with this job the employee may work near people playing a variety of sports, instructors conducting youth/adult activities or specialized program classes, or near a fitness area, gymnasium or field house. The employee may be occasionally exposed to loud noises associated with athletic or special events with crowds. The position is exposed to outdoor weather conditions, including extreme heat and humidity.
SELECTION GUIDELINES:
Formal applications, rating of education and experience: oral interview and reference check: job related tests may be required
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
