Youth Baseball/Softball Umpire

Under the supervision of the Recreation Program Specialist, the Youth Baseball/Softball Umpire is responsible for rules enforcement and the supervision of participants in the program. The Baseball/Softball Umpire will make appropriate judgment calls during games and act as a score keeper to report back to the Recreation Specialist.

Season runs April 27th through July 31st. This position is not required to work every night of the week but should be able to work at least one night per week for the entirety of the season. There is an opportunity to work up to 4 nights per week. Depending on the number of teams in each division, games are typically played between 5:45pm and 8:00pm, with no games starting after 7:00pm.

• Professionally represent the New Berlin Recreation Department.
• Umpire Youth Baseball/Softball Games in accordance with New Berlin Youth Athletics (NBYA) guidelines.
• Enforce rules and assist in rules clarification.
• Observes, enforces and explains all game rules and regulations.
• Make decisions on any point not specifically covered in rules.
• Invoke and impose penalties for violations of adopted rules.
• Ensures a safe playing environment for participants. Includes inspecting sporting equipment (bats), mitigating poor player behavior, and monitoring field conditions.
• Start and end games according to the schedule or weather cancellation policy.
• Keep accurate scoring records and mark them on game sheets.
• Reports problems or needs to management.
• Report to work at least 15 minutes prior to game-time and stay until the field is clear.
• Communicate equipment and/or supply needs with management.
• All other duties as may be assigned.

• Possess an interest in working with peers in a competitive setting.
• Must have knowledge and ability to enforce the rules of Baseball/Softball as designated.
• Ability to keep simple score of game.
• Manage a time clock during a game.
• Previous umpiring, instructing, coaching and/or competitive playing preferred.
• Frequently required to stand, squat, stoop, and run for extended periods of time.
• Ability to communicate effectively, courteously and tactfully with participants, staff, city officials and the public.
• Ability to present a positive image of the department and the City.