Adult Softball Umpire

SEASONAL ADULT SOFTBALL UMPIRE AND SCOREKEEPER

Adult Softball Umpire: $20.00 - $26.00 per game 
Adult Softball Scorekeeper: $15.50 per hour

About the Position: 
Under the general supervision and guidance of the Recreation Coordinator, the Adult Softball Scorekeeper will keep score during league play. Our Softball Umpires will officiate games and enforce rules. Both Umpires and Scorekeepers will also work to maintain a safe environment for participants and perform other miscellaneous duties.

As an Umpire:

• One of the primary duties of an umpire is to ensure that the game is played according to the established rules.
• Responsible for making real-time decisions on plays during the game. 
• Coordinate with other officials, such as the official scorekeeper, and ensure that the game progresses smoothly and in accordance with the rules.

As a Scorekeeper:

• Keep track of scores during softball games.
• Listen to concerns, answer questions, and address coaches and players in a professional manner.
• Report inappropriate behavior, problems, and other situations to the Site Supervisor.  
• Work 3-12 hours per week during weeknight evening shifts and occasional weekend tournament games from April through October.
• Participate in all required training.

What We’re Looking For:

• Must be at least 16 years of age. 
• Applicants must be able to successfully pass a drug screen, background check, and, if required for the specific position, a physical examination. 
• Knowledge of playing and/or scorekeeping softball and/or baseball games.
• Knowledge of game rules.
• Ability to work evenings and occasional weekend tournament games.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance.
• Someone who is willing to handle stressful situations in a professional manner. 

Contact Shon Birch with any questions, 970-254-3864.

Notice to Applicants:
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.

Explore the Area: 
Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play. 

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At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512. 

What We Offer: At the City of Grand Junction, we value the contributions of our seasonal employees and recognize the importance of work-life balance. While seasonal positions are temporary, employees accrue Healthy Accruals—earned time off to use as needed. 

Working with the City provides a great opportunity to gain experience, contribute to the community, and be part of a dedicated team. 

The Parks and Recreation Department enhances the quality of life in Grand Junction by maintaining and developing vibrant recreational spaces and facilities for residents and visitors. The department manages 45 parks, 25 playgrounds, 24 park shelters, 5 indoor recreation facilities including the Orchard Mesa Pool, Lincoln Park Hospitality Suite, the Bookcliff Activity Center, Lincoln Park Barn, and the Senior Recreation Center, and a multitude of outdoor facilities which include the Lincoln Park-Moyer Pool, 2 City Cemeteries, Amphitheater at Las Colonias and the Lincoln Park Stadium Sports Complex.