Baseball and Softball Umpire

Summary of Position

The umpire is responsible to umpire the game of softball or baseball. The umpire is required to provide fairness and firmness necessary to control the many elements that comprise the competitive environment of a sports contest for Monroe Park and Recreation Departments.

Umpires starting pay is $11/hour

Umpires starting pay is $14/hour if WIAA Certified

Field Supervisor/Umpire = $2.00 more per hour

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in pre-season staff orientation/training program.
• Know, understand and enforce the Department's league rules and ASA rules.
• Review ground rules with managers prior to each game.
• In charge of calling the game due to weather conditions.
• Ability to call the game from home plate or the bases.
• Communicate with the Recreation Supervisor any problems that occurred that night.
• Follow all department policies and procedures.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 14.
• Thorough knowledge of softball or baseball rules, umpiring techniques and responsibilities.
• Previous umpiring experience preferred, but not necessary.
• Ability to communicate, be courteous and cooperate with other staff members and the public.
• Ability to control players and coaches in times of disagreement.
  
  

There are no benefits currently associated with this position.

01

Did or do you play softball?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Did or do you play baseball?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

If you answered yes to the above question/s, please tell us when and where you have played softball or baseball?

04

Have you ever umpired before?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

If yes to the previous question, please tell us where and when you have umpired?

06

What activities as sports, music, drama, forensics, Student Senate, band etc. are you involved with in school or college and or the community?

07

Please list 3 References at School for example your Coaches or Teachers.

• Required Question