Part-Time Game Official: Softball & Kickball

Players Sport & Social Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Referral program

Job summary

Players Sport & Social Group in Chicago is seeking enthusiastic, reliable officials to join our team of umpires for adult softball and kickball leagues. On-field role requires enforcing rules, making confident calls, and maintaining a high-energy, safe environment.

Schedule includes weeknights and weekends; position is part-time, seasonal with pay per game of $24–$26; in-person venues across Chicago.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Reliability

Communication skills

Temperament

Rules knowledge

Umpiring experience

Decision making under pressure

Positive attitude

Weeknights/weekends availability

Chicago-area resident

Job description

Players Sport & Social Group in Chicago is seeking enthusiastic, reliable officials to join our team of umpires for adult softball and kickball leagues. On-field role requires enforcing rules, making confident calls, and maintaining a high-energy, safe environment.

Schedule includes weeknights and weekends; position is part-time, seasonal with pay per game of $24–$26; in-person venues across Chicago.