Youth & Adult Sports Umpire

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Youth and Adult Sports UmpireTo umpire softball and/or baseball and soccer games for the Waukesha Park, Recreation and Forestry DepartmentLocation: Youth: William R. Oliver Youth Complex (WRO) and/or Mindiola Adult: Saratoga and Buchner Wages: Adult Softball, $25.00 per game, Youth Umpire: Starting at $15.00 per game (rate depends on level), Youth Official: Starting at $15.00 per game (rate depends on level)Seasons: Adult Softball: May – October, Youth Umpire: June – July, Youth Official: April – May and September - October
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Duties and Responsibilities: Study and understand all youth baseball, softball, t-ball rules, especially those special rules specific to WPRF leagues. Study and understand all adult softball/kickball rules, US Softball and WPRF leagues. Study and understand all youth soccer rule, especially those special rules specific to WPRF leagues.To arrive at ball field 15 minutes before the game.Youth Umpires: Pick up scorecards, two balls, brush, clicker, pencil, helmets if needed, and be sure to have a watch. (3rd – 8th Grade Leagues); Adult Umpires: Collect one new game ball from each team; Youth Official: Pick up corner flags, line judge flags, assist with field set.Youth and Adult Umpires: Meet with coaches and/or captains before game, clarify any questions, review ground rules, and introduce self to both coaches. Youth Umpires (Baseball, and Softball only): Record scores each ½ inning and checks with team score keepers, turn card into supervisor after game. Be sure to write clearly and sign card; Adult Umpire: Make sure scorekeeper is ready to start game and check in during game for any issues.Youth Umpire must wear WPRF T-shirt to each game, you will be given shirt at beginning of season; Adult Umpires: Collar Shirt in the color of light blue or navy. Shorts or pants in the color of black or blue. No jeans or sport shorts.Beware of inclement weather, report for work unless you have confirmed that games have been cancelled. You are required to work your assigned games unless you can find a replacement for yourself off the umpire roster.First Aid supplies may be obtained from complex supervisor, supervisor would call 911 if needed. Record all games worked on timecards at the complex, make sure you sign timecard.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The City of Waukesha is an Equal Opportunity Employer