Youth and Adult Sports Official

Job Title

Title: Youth and Adult Sports Officials

Age Requirement: Youth Officials Minimum age 14 years old;
Adult Officials Minimum age 18 years old

Department: Parks, Recreation & Forestry

Reports to: Sports Coordinator and/or Complex Supervisor

Location: Youth:
William R. Oliver Youth Complex (WRO) and/or Mindiola;
Adult:
Saratoga and Buchner

Wages (Range): Youth Umpire/Official:
Starting at $15.00 per game (rate depends on level);
Adult Official: $30 per game

Seasons: Youth Umpire:
June - July, Youth Official:
April - May and September - October;
Adult Official:
May - October

Apply: Applications may be obtained at the WPRF Office, 1900 Aviation Dr., Waukesha WI 53188 or online at WPRF website/forms:.gov

Contact: Sheryl Emanuel, Sports Coordinator , (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

• Study and understand all youth baseball, softball, t-ball rules, especially those special rules specific to WPRF leagues.
• Study and understand all adult softball/kickball rules, USA Softball and WPRF leagues.
• Study and understand all youth soccer rules, especially those special rules specific to WPRF leagues.
• Arrive at ball field 15 minutes before the game.
• Youth Umpires:
  Pick up scorecards, two balls, brush, clicker, pencil, helmets if needed, and have a watch. (3rd - 8th Grade Leagues)
• Adult Umpires:
  Collect one new game ball from each team.
• Youth Official:
  Pick up corner flags, line judge flags, assist with field set.
• Youth and Adult Umpires:
  Meet with coaches and/or captains before game, clarify any questions, review ground rules, and introduce yourself to both coaches.
• Youth Umpires (Baseball and Softball only):
  Record scores each inning and check with team score keepers, turn card into supervisor after game. Write clearly and sign card.
• Adult Umpire:
  Ensure scorekeeper is ready to start game and check in during game for any issues.
• Youth Umpire must wear WPRF T-shirt for each game; you will be given shirt at beginning of season. Adult Umpires:
  Wear collar shirt in light blue or navy, shorts or pants in black or blue; no jeans or sports shorts.
• Beware of inclement weather; report for work unless games have been confirmed cancelled.
• Required to work assigned games unless a replacement is found off the umpire roster.
• First Aid supplies may be obtained from complex supervisor; supervisor would call 911 if needed.
• Record all games worked on timecards at the complex and sign timecard.

• Age Requirement:
  Youth Umpires Minimum age 14 years old;
  Adult Umpires Minimum age 18 years old.
• Possess an interest in working with/instructing youth.
• Ability to keep simple records and reports, and work from oral and written directions.
• Possess a broad knowledge of sports.
• Previous instructing, coaching and/or competitive playing preferred.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Ability to communicate effectively, courteously, and tactfully with participants, parents, staff, city officials and the public.
• Ability to present a positive image of the department and the City.
• Able to meet the scheduling needs for this position.
• Access to reliable transportation.