Part Time Baseball Umpire

City of Cape Girardeau; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government entity is seeking an individual for the position of Umpire to oversee leagues and tournaments within the Parks and Recreation Department. This role requires being present at game sites, conducting pre and post-game duties, ensuring the safety of all players, and calling games according to established rules. The position will remain open until filled and offers opportunities for applicants with disabilities to arrange accommodations.

Qualifications

• Experience officiating at youth and adult leagues is a plus.
• Ability to interpret and enforce official rules.
• Strong focus on participant safety and game integrity.

Responsibilities

• Be at assigned game sites at least fifteen minutes before scheduled game time.
• Conduct all pre and post game duties (coin toss, meet team captains, rule interpretations).
• Ensure the safety of all participants.
• Secure hazardous free playing area.
• Conduct yourself in a confident and secure manner.
• Call all games as to rules set forth by the Missouri State High School Athletic Association, Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken, or other governing bodies.

Skills

Umpiring experience

Rule interpretations

Safety awareness

Job description

General Definition of Work

Position responsible for umpiring of all leagues and tournaments offered by the Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department.

Essential Functions

• Be at assigned game sites at least fifteen minutes before scheduled game time.
• Conduct all pre and post game duties (coin toss, meet team captains, rule interpretations).
• Ensure the safety of all participants.
• Secure hazardous free playing area.
• Conduct yourself in a confident and secure manner.
• Call all games as to rules set forth by the Missouri State High School Athletic Association, Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken, or other governing bodies.

To apply online, visit the city’s website at www.cityofcape.org/jobs. Applicants with disabilities may arrange reasonable accommodations by contacting the Human Resources Office at 573-339-6390. This position will be open until filled.

The City of Cape Girardeau reserves the right to notify only those individuals selected for an interview as to the status of their application for employment. EOE/ADA/M/F/V