Umpire

About the role

Players Sport & Social Group (PSSG) is one of Chicago's leading adult recreational sports organizations, hosting and facilitating large-scale adult sports leagues and social events across the city. We create social sport competitions that give people a fun, safe, and welcoming environment to play, compete, and connect. We're looking for enthusiastic, reliable officials to join our team of umpires for adult softball and kickball leagues. As the official on the field, you'll keep games fair, safe, and fun — enforcing the rules, making confident calls, and setting the tone for a positive, high-energy experience.

Responsibilities

• Officiate adult softball and kickball games
• Enforce league rules consistently and keep games fair, safe, and on schedule
• Manage on-field conflicts with diplomacy and authority, maintaining a respectful atmosphere
• Communicate clearly and professionally with players, captains, spectators, and league staff
• Collaborate with fellow umpires and league staff to ensure consistent decision-making across games
• Represent PSSG's fun, social spirit on and off the field

Requirements

• Reliability — you show up on time for every scheduled shift
• Strong communication skills and an even temperament
• Solid working knowledge of softball, baseball, and/or kickball rules
• Prior experience umpiring softball, baseball, or kickball
• Confidence making decisions under pressure, including when calls are contested
• An enthusiastic, positive attitude
• Availability for weeknight evenings and weekends during the season
• Based in the Chicago area with reliable transportation to venues across the city

Qualifications

• Formal officiating training or certification
• Experience with adult recreational or social sports leagues

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Pay

$24.00 - $26.00 per game (50‑minute time slots)

Schedule

Weeknight evenings and weekends throughout the season, at venues across Chicago