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JCPRD

Adult Slow-Pitch Umpire

Shawnee, KS · On-site

$27/hr

... a Softball Official at the Mid-America Sports Complex. · Work hours are available Sunday ... Ed Competitive. · We supply umpire shirts. · We are looking for individuals who have ...

JCPRD

Adult Slow-Pitch Umpire

Shawnee, KS · On-site

$14 - $15.75/hr

... as a Softball Official at the Mid-America Sports Complex. Work hours are available Sunday ... We supply umpire shirts. We are looking for individuals who have communication skills, can do ...

City of Leesburg

Recreation Staff

Leesburg, FL · On-site

$22K/yr

... Umpire Youth Football Referee Youth/Prep Basketball Referee Official 2 Adult Football Referee 6 271 $ 40.00 Adult Kickball/Soccer Official Youth Soccer Referee Official 3 10/12U/14U/16U Softball ...

Villanova University

Official/Scorekeeper

Villanova, PA · On-site

$10/hr

Official/Scorekeeper Posting Type Student Hours/week: Up to 20 hours per week Eligibility: Work study preferred but open to all students Semester 2026-2027 Academic Year Location Detailed Work ...

DSE Hockey Centers LP

Multisport Official

Northlake, TX · On-site

$14 - $20/hr

Multisport Officials will provide support for various facility-operated basketball and volleyball programs. This position is not eligible for remote work. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: GAME OFFICIAL (ALL ...

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How much do official umpire jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for official umpire in the United States is $22.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $26.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an official umpire?

Official Umpires are trained individuals responsible for enforcing the rules and ensuring fair play in sports competitions, most commonly in baseball, cricket, tennis, and similar sports. They make on-field decisions regarding the legality of plays, adjudicate disputes, and maintain order during games. Umpires must have a deep understanding of the sport's rules and demonstrate impartiality and strong communication skills. Their role is essential in upholding the integrity of competitive sporting events.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an official umpire?

To thrive as an Official Umpire, you need a thorough understanding of the sport's rules, strong decision-making abilities, and often formal training or certification from a recognized officiating body. Familiarity with scorekeeping systems, instant replay technology, and communication devices is typically required. Outstanding focus, impartiality, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are crucial soft skills for this position. These competencies ensure fair, consistent game management and maintain the integrity of competitive play.

What challenges do official umpires face during games, and how can they handle them?

Official Umpires often encounter challenges such as making split-second decisions under pressure, managing disputes between players and coaches, and maintaining focus throughout long or high-stakes games. To handle these effectively, umpires rely on thorough knowledge of the rules, strong communication skills, and the ability to remain calm and impartial. Continuous professional development, such as attending training sessions and reviewing game footage, also helps umpires refine their judgment and handle challenging situations more confidently.

What is the difference between Official Umpire vs Referee?

AspectOfficial UmpireReferee
CertificationsUsually requires sport-specific umpire certificationsRequires referee certifications, often sport-specific
Work EnvironmentTypically on the field or court, focused on officiatingOn the field, court, or rink, overseeing game flow
Industry UsageCommon in baseball, softball, cricketCommon in basketball, soccer, hockey

Both Official Umpires and Referees officiate sports games, but their roles and certifications vary by sport. Umpires often focus on specific aspects like balls and strikes, while referees oversee overall game conduct. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right officiating career or search term.

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Sports Official (Temporary/Hourly)

Watsonville, CA

City of Watsonville
Public Administration • 201 - 500 employees
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$25.26 - $33.85/hr

Temporary

Re-posted 10 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Officiates at sport games including basketball, volleyball, softball, soccer, and flag football under the direction of the Recreation Coordinator.

  • Explains rules to players, enforces rules and regulations, and settles disputes during games.

  • Assists in maintaining a safe play environment and may help in securing, removing, and storing field and sport equipment after games.

Job description

Description The Parks and Community Services Department is looking for dedicated referees and officials to ensure safe and fun play in our sports leagues. If you love sports, enjoy being part of a team, and want to make a difference, officiating is for you. Great for former athletes, parents or anyone looking to make a difference in our community.

Flexible scheduling, training provided. DEFINITION Under direction from the Recreation Coordinator, officiates at sport games including but not limited to: basketball, volleyball, softball, soccer and flag football and performs related duties as required. Examples of Duties EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: explains rules to players enforces rules and regulations pertaining to facility use, safety and the game acts as referee at scheduled games settles disputes following established procedures takes and enforces disciplinary action when necessary according to established procedures assists in securing premises attends meetings and trainings as required maintains a safe play environment may assist in securing, removing and storing field and sport equipment after the games may work with a partner or alone EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Knowledge of sport rules, regulations and officiating techniques and official's role and duties for softball, knowledge of rules, regulations and umpire techniques of the Amateur Softball Association Ability to communicate effectively ability to make quick and accurate decisions interact effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals effectively deal with problems and conflict resolution techniques concentrate and complete tasks with many distractions read and understand written instructions; hear and understand verbal instructions independently initiate and complete work activities enforce and explain divisional sport rules and policies respond calmly and effectively to emergency situations stand and run for long periods of time work outside and tolerate weather conditions stay alert and concentrate on game during spectator activity bend and lift up to 40 lbs Typical Qualifications Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities for Youth and Adult Sports official is: Any combination of training and experience (paid or volunteer) in officiating youth or adult sports events, which would provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying. First Aid certificate highly desirable. Applicants must be 18 years or older.

Supplemental Information Situations That Pay Different than Stated: Working a game alone= a game and a half payment Exception: Coed assignments Coed assignments= an additional $5.00 per game payment Department assigned single game= a double game payment Playoff assignments= a game and half payment Prior to appointment to the position of Sports Official, a medical examination and Department of Justice Livescan fingerprinting will be required. The City of Watsonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages workplace diversity. The City of Watsonville is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act by including people with disabilities in all of its programs and activities

NOTE: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ANY PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVISED WITHOUT NOTICE.

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