You have the ability to call as many games or as little amount of games as you would like.
You are your own business and you should run it accordingly.
We will constantly be working on getting the contracts to keep you working all year round!
Umpire Job Duties -
Be around children between the ages of 6 years of age & young adults 18 years of age
Be an independent contractor and manage your own schedule and hours
Be able to arrive at the assigned games on time
Contact your partner before the game to coordinate who will be behind the plate and who will be in the field, what color shirt will be worn, what time you plan to arrive, etc..
Check for game updates, rain outs, time changes, etc.
Have Venmo, Cashapp, or a Checking Account to receive your payment. (Cash option available)
Umpire Responsibilities -
Manage and maintain a calm, cool, collective attitude when officiating games.
KNOW YOUR RULES!!! KNOW YOUR RULES!!!
Timing and positioning is EVERYTHiNG!!
Watch Major League Umpires and their positioning and timing
Always make a call while standing still its hard to make a call while moving (Your eyes are moving while you run.
Watch, Process, React & MAKE YOUR CALL.. FIRMLY, LOUDLY, PROUDLY!!
Keep the game play on pace and in a good rhythm, it keeps the players engaged, it keeps the parents, engaged, it keeps the schedule moving if you have a tournament, rain delays, etc. It makes your job THAT much easier.
Umpire Etiquette -
Arrive to the field 20 minutes before the games begins with your partner to reassure coaches and the site director (Usually a man or woman sitting near a tent ready to give you the scorecards for the duration of your games) This gives you time to get water or food, use the bathroom, or do whatever you need to do to get ready!
Walk on the field with 10 minutes remaining until game time to show you are there to the coaches and the site director.
Can I get a head coach please!"
May I have the coaches!"
"Coaches!"
We never address spectators during a contest only directly speak to the managers or coaches. It displays professionalism, and breeds the grounds for respect when you do not take time to speak to those not in the game. (Unless it is friendly banter in between innings)
Always keep an official time (On your phone, watches, etc.) and verbally display and show the time you are starting your clock to both coaches and your partner at the plate meeting.
Say please and say thank you it goes a long way!
Be supportive to the players, but enforce the rules!!
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