What are the responsibilities and job description for the Baseball Softball Umpire position at City of Chicopee?
City of Chicopee
Position:
Baseball/Softball Umpire
Department: Recreation
Employment Status: Chapter 7 Ordinance, Non-Exempt, Seasonal (Hours As Needed/Varies)
Salary: $21.50/Hour
Schedule: *Varies, as needed for scheduled games
Certifications/Licenses Required: Minimum age: 16 years of age for officials
SUMMARY
The City of Chicopee’s Recreation Department is hiring a Baseball/Softball Umpire who will monitor and officiate youth baseball/softball games.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Arrive on site 15 mins before the schedule game start time.
- Greet and introduce self to both teams coaches.
- Inspect players for appropriate gear - rubber cleats, uniform shirts, and other protective gear as required by division. Check bats for compliance with division rules only if raised as an issue or observed.
- Hold a pre-game meeting by the mound with team captains to clarify any questions, boundary lines, and determine starting sides.
- Monitor play for excessive roughness, rule violations, Make all calls including strikes, balls, outs, fouls fairly for both teams.
- Provide instruction to players and coaches at lower divisions as seems appropriate.
- Follow the play physically along base paths or in the field so as to have a good view of the action.
- Maintain a positive and professional demeanor in all situations especially when others are becoming agitated. Address remarks to coaches rather than fans.
- You are the one person in control of the game. You decide if the game needs to stop due rain, thunder, rough play, as well as; player, coach or spectator behavior or other concerns.
- Must provide a report by phone, or in writing if requested, of any player coach or spectator whose behavior is un-sportsman like, is asked to leave the field or is disruptive of the game.
- Must complete application, interview and provide school approved work papers and all requested documents.
- Attend mandatory baseball or softball officials training.
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QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum age: 16 years of age for officials. – Required
- Experience playing baseball or softball in recreation leagues or trained as a physical education teacher or in a related area sufficiently to be knowledgeable of the rules of baseball or softball at the youth level.
- Experience engaging children in play or sports in a positive manner.
BENEFITS
The City of Chicopee provides its employees (contingent upon employment status) with a robust benefits package which include the following:
Recurring Sick Time,
Vacation,
Thirteen Holidays Per Year,
Retirement Plan, and more…
HOW TO APPLY
If this opportunity aligns with your skills, experience, and employment goals, apply today through one of the following:
Go to chicopeema.gov/jobs and apply online
OR
deliver it along with your resume to:
Department of Human Resources
Chicopee City Hall,
274 Front Street, 1st Fl.
Chicopee, MA. 01013.
Questions?
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The City of Chicopee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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