Adult League Official – Softball Umpire (Part-Time Seasonal)

Part-time, non-exempt, seasonal position located at Round Lake Park and Lake Riley Park in Eden Prairie. Hours vary from 3-12 per week, primarily evenings between 5:45 pm and 10:30 pm. League play occurs Monday through Thursday, late April through early October.

Pay

Starts at $26.00-$28.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

• 3-12 hours per week
• Evenings as early as 5:45 pm to as late as 10:30 pm
• Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
• Late April through early October

Responsibilities

• Officiates adult recreation softball league games
• Provides quality, safe, and enjoyable leisure opportunities for all participants
• Demonstrates, facilitates, and enforces local league rules and regulations
• Promotes fair play, good sportsmanship, and a fun and safe environment for all league participants, players, and the general public
• Performs a variety of additional duties as part of the team

Requirements

• Prior experience in playing softball and/or baseball and basic knowledge of slowpitch softball rules
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Ability to lift, pull, push, or carry up to 30 lbs
• Capable of sitting, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, running, and walking intermittently
• Ability to reach, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, stop and start running for extended periods while avoiding obstacles such as hit or thrown balls and players
• Close and distant vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception
• Exposure to dust, loud noises, moving/running participants, and fast-moving softballs
• Ability to work at least 4 hours in succession
• Games are played outdoors; may require working in adverse weather conditions at various playing sites
• Prior umpiring experience preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of USSSA and local league rules
• Ability to umpire a wide range of skill levels preferred
• CPR and First Aid certifications approved
• Must successfully complete and pass the City’s pre-employment process, including professional reference checks, background check, driver’s license check, work verification, and education verification if applicable

Skills

• Clear and concise communication, both verbal and written; ability to tailor messages to various audiences
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and maintain organization in a polite and professional manner
• Logical, systematic problem-solving approach; ability to analyze situations, identify discrepancies, and make informed decisions