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City of Ames Seeks Softball Umpires near Ames, IA


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Adult Rec | Season
8 officials needed
$22.51-23.88/Per Game

Location

Ames, IA, US

Various Locations

Certifications

  • No Experience Necessary
Must be 18 - previous experience preferred

Starts on:

April 28, 2022

About this League/Association

City of Ames

How to apply

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Details:

Description

The City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department is currently seeking applications for the position of Adult Softball Umpire. Candidates interested in this opportunity can expect to work 4-16 hours per week with games occurring Monday-Fridays and Sundays. The initial term of employment will be April 2022 - July 2022, and may be extended upon mutual agreement. Adult Softball Umpires are paid $22.51-$23.88 per game. Games generally last around one hour. Adult Softball Umpires are directly accountable to the Site Supervisor and the Recreation Manager and adjunctly accountable to the Recreation Superintendent and the Director of Parks & Recreation. Open until filled.
Job Type: Temporary
Location: 515 Clark Avenue, Ames, IA, 50010, Iowa
Agency: Parks and Recreation
 

Examples of Essential Job Functions

Ensures that all playing environments are safe; enforces all procedures and rules in place at all facilities/locations; starts games and make calls during game play; provides preventive officiating when necessary; takes appropriate actions to keep the environment fun and enjoyable for all parties.

Each employee is expected to continually strive to bring shared values to life through our Excellence Through People organizational culture. ETP values include: committing to continuous improvement; inspiring creativity and innovation; being customer driven; making data-driven decisions; committing to diversity, equity, and inclusion; championing employee involvement; striving for excellence; having fiscal stewardship; acting with honesty and integrity; exhibiting leadership; choosing a positive attitude; respecting one another; promoting safety and wellness; and cultivating teamwork. For leaders, this includes creating a work culture that brings these values to life. For all employees, this includes maintaining a Total City Perspective. The purpose of ETP is to deliver exceptional services to the public at the best price, and for employees to experience an enjoyable and stimulating work environment.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Must be at least 18 years of age. Previous experience is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications: Ability to obtain ASA certification by the first game.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Necessary to Perform Essential Functions: Good knowledge of the sport and rules.

Skill in being organized, dependable, and reliable.

Ability to communicate with adults effectively; ability to provide a confident and positive attitude; ability to understand, appreciate and embody the City of Ames Core Values; ability to maintain an exceptional level of safety; ability to maintain a professional appearance (staff shirt w/ appropriate athletic shorts or pants, officials striped shirt, or ASA clothing/equipment) at all times while on site; ability to maintain a professional demeanor (calm and courteous) at all times while on site.

Supplemental Information

Selection Process:

The selection process consists of an evaluation of education and experience, an interview, and completion of a criminal background check, which includes a sex offender registry check. All candidates will be notified by email of their application status.

NOTE: Applicants with disabilities may submit requests for ADA testing or interview accommodations to the Human Resources Department prior to the test or interview.

The City of Ames is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Human Resources Department at 515-239-5199.

E-Verify Process:

The City of Ames participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered a position with the City of Ames must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity on their first day of employment. Please be prepared to provide required documents on your first day of employment. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 515-239-5199 or go to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at: http://www.uscis.gov.

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