City of Reedley Seeks Softball Umpires near Reedley, CA

Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online at https://governmentjobs.com/reedley to ensure that the application is complete at the time of submission. However, applicants who do not have access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone may submit a paper application. Paper applications will only be accepted for open positions currently listed on the City's Employment Opportunities web page. Paper applications must be sent by U.S. mail to:

City of Reedley, Human Resources, c/o Recruitments, 845 G Street, Reedley, CA 93654

Applications must be postmarked by the recruitment deadline for consideration. Paper applications must be 1) filled out completely, 2) include the completed supplemental questionnaire included in the job posting, and 3) must be signed by the applicant. Failure to provide any of the requested information will render the application incomplete and the applicant will not be considered for this position.

For more information about this position, you may contact the Community Services Department at (559) 637-4203.

E.O.E.

• Officiate games for assigned adult sport.
• Interact on a professional basis with coaches, participants, and spectators.
• Set-up and clean up necessary supplies and equipment.
• Attend all meetings and trainings related to the sports program.
• Maintain control of the game environment, including sportsmanship of coaches, participants, and spectators.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Safe and appropriate sports play.
• Rules of play for softball and basketball.
• Relevant legislation, policies, procedures and rules to ensure that the field/court is supervised and safe at all times.

• Effectively supervise participants.
• Analyze and solve problems.
• Make effective decisions.
• Effectively communicate with coaches, participants, and spectators.
• Manage stressful situations.
• Manage time effectively.
• Teach other staff members the rules and skills of umpiring.

• Maintain the confidentiality, at all times, of sensitive information received while performing the duties of the position.
• Be respectful of participants.
• Be sensitive and aware of cultural diversity.
• Be flexible.
• Demonstrate sound work ethics.
• Be consistent and fair.
• Build esteem while ensuring a safe and secure environment.
• Listen to concerns and make a fair and professional decision.

• A minimum of one year of experience working with groups of adults.
• Must be 18 years or older with experience in the said sport either playing in a league or officiating games.
• Know the basic rules, practices, and equipment used in the said sport to officiate.   

• None

• Attend pre-season mandatory training provided by the City of Reedley.

• All umpires must be registered with and certified by a local or national level referee training program in the sport officiated.

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be running, walking or jumping. The employee is expected to clean and maintain the equipment and the facility. Employee may be moving continuously throughout the activity with adults.
• The employee will be working in a busy and occasionally noisy environment. There may be a number of activities and situations happening at the same time.  The employee is required to supervise all of the teams at said sport, ensure that the adults are involved in safe and appropriate activities, and be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time.
• Lifting, carrying and/or pushing 50 pounds or more on occasion.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position.