Umpire

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

Company: Players Sport & Social Group

Location: 1708 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per game

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: In person

About Players Sport & Social Group

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.

The Role

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.

What You'll Do

• 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

What We're Looking For

• 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

Nice to Have

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

Schedule & Pay

• Employment type: Part-time, seasonal
• Pay: $24 - $26 per game (50-minute time slots)
• Schedule: Weeknight evenings and weekends throughout the season, at venues across Chicago

Why Join Us

• Be part of Chicago's vibrant adult social sports community
• Enjoy a flexible, part-time schedule that fits around your life
• Stay active and close to the games you love
• Join a friendly, team-first culture

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Players Sport & Social Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.