Adult League Official – Softball Umpire (Part-Time Seasonal)

City of Eden PrairieEden Prairie, MN
Onsite

About The Position

The League Official – Softball Umpire officiates for adult recreation sports league games. The primary position responsibilities and areas of impact are: Provides quality, safe, and enjoyable leisure opportunities for all participants. Demonstrates, facilitates, and enforces local league rules and regulations. Promotes fair play, good sportsmanship, and a fun and safe environment for all league participants, players and the general public. While these areas are the primary focus of this position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City.

Requirements

  • Prior experience in playing softball and/or baseball and basic knowledge of slowpitch softball rules required.
  • Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to lift/pull/push/carry up to 30 lbs.
  • Sits, stands, bends, stoops, reaches, runs and walks intermittently.
  • Ability to reach, stand, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch, stop and start running for extended periods of time and avoid obstacles such as hit or thrown balls and players.
  • Close and distant vision, peripheral visions and depth perception.
  • Exposure to dust, loud noises, moving/running participants, and fast moving softballs.
  • Ability to work at least 4 hours in succession.
  • Games are played outdoors; may require working in adverse weather conditions at a variety of playing sites.
  • Knowledge and understanding of USSSA and local league rules.
  • Candidates must successfully complete and pass the City’s evaluation of the pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment. Pre-employment processes for this position includes professional reference checks, background check, driver’s license check, work verification and education verification if applicable.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior umpiring experience preferred.
  • Ability to umpire a wide range of skill levels preferred.
  • CPR and First Aid certifications approved.

Responsibilities

  • Provides quality, safe, and enjoyable leisure opportunities for all participants.
  • Demonstrates, facilitates, and enforces local league rules and regulations.
  • Promotes fair play, good sportsmanship, and a fun and safe environment for all league participants, players and the general public.
  • Perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City.
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