Riverview Umpire
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Job Location:
Elkhart, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
CITY OF ELKHART JOB DESCRIPTION
DEPARTMENT
Parks and Recreation
POSITION
Riverview Umpire
DIVISION
Softball
STATUS
Part-time
CATEGORY
Hourly
FLSA
Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO
Softball Director
JOB SUMMARY
Working under the Softball Director Riverview Umpires will officiate softball games for Elkharts recreational leagues. These leagues range from recreational co-ed leagues to competitive mens leagues.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Call balls and strikes for each plate appearance
Make base running calls
Keep track of the score
Ensure that the game pace is appropriate to finish within the hour time limit
Be up to date on current rule changes
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Operate the scoreboard after each half inning
Make sure players are behaving themselves
Alert the Softball Director of field quality concerns
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Must be at least 16 years old with reliable transportation to and from work.
Background in softball previous umpiring preferred
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must know the rules of slow pitch softball
Have the ability to adjust to different home run rules
PHYSICAL MENTAL AND VISUAL SKILLS
Must be able to stand for at least one hour at a time
WORKING CONDITIONS
An umpire must expect to be working outside for most of their job. Softball seasons starts in April and ends in October. During that period of time the weather can be relatively cold in April and October and very hot during the summer months. Its important to evaluate the weather each day and dress appropriately.
POST OFFER TESTING REQUIRED
The City of Elkhart is a Drug Free Workplace. Therefore successfully passing a post offer drug screen is required (random drug testing may be conducted after employment).
Background checks producing acceptable BMV and criminal history reports required.
POLICY STATEMENT
The incumbent is required to possess the knowledge skills and abilities and the physical mental and visual skills described in this job description to perform the principal duties responsibilities and essential job functions.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job and other duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job.
This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employee holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by the Mayor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
