Youth Softball Umpire & Field Supervisor

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Part-time Seasonal, non-exempt, not benefit eligible
Pay
Umpire: $19.00 - $23.00 per game
Field Supervisor: $15.00 per hour

In this position, you will officiate and enforce rules for recreation youth coed slow pitch softball leagues. Applicants should have prior knowledge of the sport either as a participant or an umpire. Umpires must maintain a recreational perspective when officiating and perform immediate decision making that affects the game.

Work hours will be Monday - Thursday evenings, as well as tournament weekends (see dates below under Important Program Dates). Between 3 - 12 hours per week.

Job Summary

In this job you will:

Umpire

• Enforce the rules and regulations of youth coed softball.
• Communicate effectively with managers, players, and spectators.
• Be accurate, alert, observant, fair and able to make quick decisions and adhere to those decisions in high pressure situations. 
• Be firm and deal with criticism from a diverse group of people.
• Maintain score and keep track of important game information (e.g. time, ball count, inning, etc.) 

Field Supervisor

• Review fields prior to play and makes necessary preparations for league play, including installing bases & raking fields
• Promptly complete reports and communications essential to the administration of park activities
• Report maintenance concerns when necessary
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive working relationships with program participants and the general public
• Maintain regular communication with the League Coordinator and be available to assist youth umpires with questions pertaining to league rules from coaches, players, and/or spectators. Communicate and document any problems, issues, or incidents that come up throughout the season
• Ensure safety precautions are taken in all activities, and follow proper emergency procedures when needed
• Other duties that may arise

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these essential functions.

Why Work as a Youth Softball Umpire & Field Supervisor?

• Ideal position for a first job.
• Spend your summers outside working to make a difference for the youth of Spring Lake Park.
• Spring Lake Park - Parks and Recreation Swag (t-shirt, hat, bag).

Under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Director, Softball League Coordinator, and the Head Umpire, the Youth Softball Umpire & Field Supervisor position will enhance the quality of life for league participants and foster positive relationships with the community.

Qualifications

What is needed to apply for this job?

• Must be 15 years of age.
• Evening and tournament weekend availability.
• Ability to lift/move 50 pounds.
• Capable of using necessary hand tools such as rakes, shovels, brooms, and chalker.
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You may be a great fit if you:

• Enjoy working outside.
• Participated in activities, sports, clubs, or other groups.
• Have the ability to display courtesy, patience, and friendliness.
• Have CPR/First Aid training.
• Have 1-2 seasons of prior softball/baseball experience.

Important Program Dates

• Preseason Training Clinic: late April/early May
• Regular Season Dates: May 15 – July 17 (no games May 27, June 6, & June 30 - July 3)
• Tournament Dates: Thursday, July 24 - Saturday, July 26 (Sunday, July 27 weather backup if needed)

City Expectations

We are a service organization. We take pride in what we do. We cultivate a supportive, encouraging and productive culture with a strong customer focus. We promote wellness and plan work/life balance into our goals. We value differences and foster inclusion. We achieve success by exhibiting our core values: collaboration, innovation, integrity, performance and relationships.

Position Specific Expectations

Communication: Able to convey a message to get a point across; communicates in a clear and concise manner; able to write clearly and succinctly; tailors’ message to a variety of communication settings and styles.

Sound Judgment: Able to make a decision based on the right mixture of facts; determines a course of action after weighing and analyzing different options.

City of Spring Lake Park Employment Process

The City of Spring Lake Park conducts a Criminal history pre-employment check for this position.

All final candidates must successfully complete and pass the City's evaluation of the pre-employment process before their first day of employment with the City.