Intramural 3-Pitch Softball Umpire – Student Hourly - 22392BR
Intramural 3-Pitch Softball Umpire – Student Hourly
Intramural 3-Pitch Softball Umpire – Student Hourly
Department:
Recreation Services
Location/Division:
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Reg/Temp:
Temporary
Employee Class:
S-Student
Position Overview
The Intramural Sports Umpire is responsible for providing an atmosphere of fun in a competitive, yet safe, environment. Umpires must be able to implement Intramural Sports policies and sport specific rules in order to maintain an appropriate level of control, fairness, and safety. Umpires should maintain a positive attitude on-site and should always be striving to improve their umpiring/officiating skills.
This is a seasonal position with the opportunity to also officiate flag football, volleyball and basketball in the fall semester.
This is a seasonal position with the opportunity to also officiate flag football, volleyball and basketball in the fall semester.
Job Description
Recreation Services and the Intramural Sports program are seeking students to join our team as an Intramural 3-Pitch Softball Umpire for the fall 2022 3-Pitch Softball season. The umpire is responsible for effectively umpiring the sport of 3-Pitch Softball and the general safety of the participants.
No prior umpiring/officiating experience is needed. All training will be provided by student Supervisors prior to beginning work.
Participation in Intramural Sports by umpires is encouraged!
A wide variety of skills are developed by Intramural Sports Umpires which include but are not limited to:
The duties of an Intramural Sports Umpire include, but are not limited to the following:
No prior umpiring/officiating experience is needed. All training will be provided by student Supervisors prior to beginning work.
Participation in Intramural Sports by umpires is encouraged!
A wide variety of skills are developed by Intramural Sports Umpires which include but are not limited to:
- Accountability
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Decision Making
- Integrity
- Leadership
- Teamwork
The duties of an Intramural Sports Umpire include, but are not limited to the following:
- Accurate documentation of hours worked
- Minor pre-game field set up
- Pre-game captain's meeting administration
- Unbiased administration of rules decisions based on training for that particular sport
- Verification of final score of all games worked with a signature on each completed score sheet
- Assigning an appropriate Sportsmanship Rating to each team following each contest
- Assisting other umpires and/or supervisors in any matters concerning Intramural Sports
Required Qualifications
An applicant for the position of an Intramural 3-Pitch Softball Umpire must have:
- Status as an enrolled student with at least 6 hours at The University of Kansas
- Work history that required being moderately physically active for hours at a time (maximum of four hours at a time)
- A baseline knowledge of the sport of softball or baseball
- Current NFHS Concussion In Sports Certification or willingness to obtain within the first month of employment
Preferred Qualifications
The preferred applicant for the position of an Intramural 3-Pitch Softball Umpire will have:
- Previous umpiring/officiating or sports participation experience
- A willingness to learn and have fun
- A passion for sports
- A positive and enthusiastic attitude
- A professional and cooperative demeanor
Additional Candidate Instructions
Review of this position occurs regularly through September 23.
A complete application consists of an online application and a resume.
Qualified applicants must have:
A complete application consists of an online application and a resume.
Qualified applicants must have:
- Availability to work on Sundays as evidenced in application material
- Availability to be present and engaged at all three dates of the paid Intramural Flag Football Officials Training:
- Tuesday, September 13 from 5:00p – 8:00p
Contact Information to Applicants
Advertised Salary Range
Compensation starts at $10.80/hour with opportunities for advancement
Work Schedule
An Intramural 3-Pitch Softball Umpire will have the following work hours:
Mondays – Thursdays: Early afternoon to late evening.
Anticipated Start Date
13-Sep-2022