Adult Sports Official - Softball (Part-Time, Seasonal)

Adult Sports Officials (Softball Umpires)

Mountain Recreation is seeking Adult Sports Officials (Softball Umpires) for adult softball leagues, games, and tournaments. Referees help maintain fair play, enforce game rules, and ensure a positive experience for all participants.

POSITION DETAILS

Job Title: Adult Sports Official – Adult Softball Umpire

Location: Eagle Fairgrounds Sports Complex (Eagle, CO)

Employment Type: Seasonal, Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Overtime Eligible)

Schedule: Work schedule is varied and may require evenings, weekends, and holidays. Hours vary depending upon specific program needs. Season spans from April through October.

Supervision Required: Works under the supervision of the Sports & Athletics Coordinators and Sports & Athletics Supervisor

Supervision Exercised: None

Work Environment and Physical Demands: Duties are performed both indoors and outdoors, depending on the sport and event, and may include exposure to varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or wind. Work schedules are flexible and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, with hours varying based on the needs of specific sports programs. The role requires sustained mental focus, visual attention, and situational awareness. Physical activities may include walking, jogging, running, bending, kneeling, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted, pushing, pulling, and delivering equipment and supplies. Job-related stress may arise from managing crowds, interacting with participants, handling difficult situations or individuals, and periods of sustained activity or high demand. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Salary: $35-$40/game; depending on certification

Benefits:

• Retirement Savings: 3.75% employer contribution to a 401(a)-retirement account.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to mental health resources, life coaching, financial and legal consultation, and more through AllOne Health.
• Paid Time Off: Accrued sick leave in accordance with HFWA.
• Facility Access & Memberships: Complimentary access to all three Mountain Recreation facilities and a free membership to the Gypsum Recreation Center.
• Program Discounts: 20% off facility programs for employees and immediate family members.
• Family Discounts: Discounted punch cards for immediate family members at the Gypsum Recreation Center.
• Outdoor Gear Perks: Access to pro deals on top outdoor industry brands.
• Scholarship Opportunities: Student scholarship programs available.
• Healthcare Options: Opportunity to enroll in Vail Valley Partnership's One Valley Healthcare Plan—an affordable healthcare program for employees and their families.

Mountain Recreation believes that everyone, including our staff, deserves to be healthy and happy. We foster a culture of accountability and flexibility while offering world-class benefits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Statement of Duties: Officiates adult softball games, leagues, and tournaments by enforcing game rules, maintaining fair play, and ensuring a safe and positive experience for all participants. This position is responsible for making impartial decisions, managing conflicts professionally, and supporting the overall integrity of the sporting event.

Essential Functions:

• Officiates games, leagues, and tournaments, maintaining standards of play and ensuring events are conducted safely and fairly.
• Interprets and enforces district and Eagle County rules, regulations, and policies.
• Resolves participant disputes, rule infractions, and complaints, assessing penalties as appropriate in accordance with district regulations.
• Inspects sporting equipment and participants to ensure compliance with safety and event regulations.
• Completes administrative tasks necessary for the successful staging of events, including accident reports, statistical records, and other documentation as required.
• Attends all required district trainings, official clinics, and continuing education relevant to the position.
• Identifies and responds promptly to facility or field safety hazards; reports unresolved hazards to supervisors.

Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned to support the effective operation of the sports program.

Requirements

COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Considerable knowledge of: Rules, regulations, and playing standards of the specific sport, as well as safety guidelines necessary to perform the assignment effectively. This knowledge ensures accurate officiating, consistent application of rules, and a safe environment for all participants.

Skills and abilities: Apply and enforce the rules of the sport, exercise strong initiative, and make independent decisions in dynamic situations. They should demonstrate leadership, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills, communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms, and interact professionally with a diverse range of participants and patrons. Establishing and maintaining positive, respectful, and cooperative relationships with all contacts is essential to creating a fair, safe, and enjoyable sporting environment.

Requirements:

Education and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent; AND
• One year of work-related experience with the rules, regulations, and safety guidelines of the specific sport; OR
• Any satisfactory combination of education, experience, and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Certifications:

• May require possession of or ability to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
• Certification or licensing as a softball umpire is preferred, demonstrating knowledge of official rules, mechanics, and safe officiating practices.

FORWARD TOGETHER

You are welcome at Mountain Rec for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what keeps you active. Recreation is for everyone—and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our organization, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It is in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way we PLAY.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mountain Recreation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Mountain Recreation is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

Colorado Residents: We are committed to fair hiring practices. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. This position will require the applicant to verify the meeting of a minimum age requirement of 18 years old as such requirement is a bona fide occupational qualification pertaining to public safety and required by law.