What are the responsibilities and job description for the Baseball & Softball Umpire position at Fox Valley Blues Umpires (FVBUmpire.com)?
Job Summary
We are looking for new Baseball and Softball umpires for the Libertyville and North suburb regions. Accepted applicants will be trained and guided thru the process of becoming registered with the IHSA. FVB has over 600 IHSA registered members and will work 30,000 games in 2022 across Northern Illinois, and we are looking for new umpires to bolster our suburban crews. For more info, visit our website at https://www.fvbumpire.com/page.php?id=30.
Responsibilities and Duties
Accepted applicants will officiate youth and high school baseball and softball games in the Chicagoland suburbs. Training, evaluation and mentorship will all be provided. Umpires will work behind the plate (sometimes as an only umpire). COVID protocols will be followed to ensure safe working environments.
Qualifications and Skills
Accepted applicants will attend training sessions and clinics which will include classroom (rules, handling situations, professionalism) and field (plate and base mechanics drills) sessions. You will be assisted thru the IHSA testing process. Qualified applicants will be professional, enthusiastic and responsible. No prior experience in officiating or playing baseball/softball is required. Games start between 4:30-6:00 on weekdays and all day on weekends, so availability during those times is critical. Applicants must be turning 17 years old by May 31.
Benefits
Officials will be Independent Contractors and not employees of FVB or the client organizations. Therefore no benefits are provided. Games pay $60-70 each and the average game is two hours. As an Independent Contractor, you choose when and where you work and games are preassigned based on your availability and preferences. The 2022 season starts in March and concludes in October.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
Clients have COVID protocol measures in place to ensure safe play. FVB does not mandate any procedures; umpires are open to measures they feel comfortable with
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Libertyville, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple Locations