What are the responsibilities and job description for the Softball Umpire (Part Time) position at Volo Sports?
Company Description
Founded and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland in 2010, Volo is a community-based organization with more than 300,000 users across the US. Our users leverage Volo to organize, meet, communicate and play within their community through fitness and social activities. Whether it's a performance sport like soccer, or a social activity like cornhole, Volo provides something real. Real interaction, real activity, real fun, and real impact.
Volo is a movement—for people and by people who want to connect more meaningfully with each other. We are a grassroots uprising, helping others actually see who they’re connecting with, and share experiences over the length of a season.
Proof We Are Awesome
- Ranked Among Inc-5000 Fastest Growing Companies
- Serving more than 19,000 kids in free youth programs
- Over 300,000 Adult Participants Nationwide
- 12 City Markets & Counting...
Job Description
This opportunity is listed for Softball Umpires only. Softball Umpires are responsible for understanding and enforcing rules and safety guidelines in a friendly, competitive environment. This is a part-time role, great for anyone who likes being outside, enjoys sports, and is looking for supplemental income.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure a safe, fun, social and fair environment for all players
- Understand and kindly and fairly enforce the sport’s rules
- Communicate with the office regarding any equipment, rule issues, player issues, etc.
Qualifications
- Must have played the sport before and be familiar with the rules(Softball/Baseball)
- Must be available for a minimum of eight weeks, time options as follows:
- Weekday availability from 5:30pm-10:00pm
- Weekend availability between 9am - 3pm
- Must have reliable transportation to and from field locations
- Must be a confident, loud individual ready to make calls on the field
What We Look For:
- People with a passion for sports and social activities
- Must value punctuality and professionalism
- Prior umping experience is a plus, but not required
- Experience in diffusing challenging situations a plus
Staff Perks
- Discounts on Leagues and Volo Pass Memberships: Staff receive discounts on leagues and memberships, with some leagues potentially being free.
- Free Sports Leagues and Events: Access to free leagues and discounted events allows staff to participate in sports and social activities.
- Staff Culture Events: Volo hosts various activities for its staff, including Volo Games and Volo Awards.
- Sponsor Perks: Staff benefit from perks offered by Volo's sponsors.
- Networking and Growth Opportunities: Volo provides opportunities to meet new people and grow within the company.
Volo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or company policy. We strive to create a healthy and safe workplace and we prohibit harassment of any kind.