Department: Parks and Recreation                                                                                                          

Reports to: Director of Recreation

Pay Rate:

  • For each game umpired, the Softball Umpire will receive $35.00. Games are scheduled every 1 hour and an umpire will generally get 2-3 games for a weeknight shift. The Spring League runs for 10 weeks beginning March 27, 2023 with games on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Umpire Adult Men and Adult Coed Recreation Softball Leagues
  • Keep game score
  • Lead games with professionalism and fair play
  • Enforce Park and League rules

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

  • Ability to work well with others
  • A solid knowledge of softball rules
  • Ability to effectively communicate in a positive manner with the public
  • Ability to control large groups of people calmly and effectively
  • Current USA Softball of Indiana Umpire registration
  • Must be over 18 years old

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience coaching or playing softball

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to work in a wide variety of environment, including extreme heat and cold
  • Ability to stand for long period of time
  • Ability to push, pull, carry, and lift a minimum of 25 pounds

How to Apply: Here is the online application