# Adult Softball Umpire
SALARY
See Position Description
LOCATION
50010, IA
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JOB TYPE
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Temporary
JOB NUMBER
24-PRASU-01
DEPARTMENT
Parks and Recreation – Temporary and Part-time positions
OPENING DATE
01/16/2025
CLOSING DATE
3/31/2025 5:00 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
BARGAINING UNIT
MERIT
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT?
No
Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district.
## General Information
The City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for Adult Softball Umpires.
Candidates interested in this opportunity can expect to start on April 7th and work 4-16 hours per week with games occurring Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, April through July, with an opportunity to extend employment through the fall season.
Adult Softball Umpires are paid $24.60 – 26.10 per game. Games generally last less than an hour.
Adult Softball Umpires are directly accountable to the Site Supervisor and the Recreation Manager and adjunctly accountable to the Recreation Superintendent and the Director of Parks and Recreation.
## Examples of Essential Job Functions
– Ensure that all playing environments are safe.
– Enforce all procedures and rules in place at all facilities/locations.
– Start games and make calls during game play.
– Provide preventive officiating when necessary.
– Take appropriate action to keep the environment fun and enjoyable for all parties.
Each employee is expected to continually strive to bring shared values to life through our Excellence Through People organizational culture. ETP values include: committing to continuous improvement; inspiring creativity and innovation; being customer driven; making data-driven decisions; committing to diversity, equity, and inclusion; championing employee involvement; striving for excellence; having fiscal stewardship; acting with honesty and integrity; exhibiting leadership; choosing a positive attitude; respecting one another; promoting safety and wellness; and cultivating teamwork. For leaders, this includes creating a work culture that brings these values to life. For all employees, this includes maintaining a Total City Perspective. The purpose of ETP is to deliver exceptional services to the public at the best price, and for employees to experience an enjoyable and stimulating work environment.
## Qualifications
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