BC BASEBALL LEAGUE UMPIRE INFORMATION

The BC Baseball League is looking for umpires for league and tournament games.  League and tournament season starts on March 25, 2010.  Umpires must be at least 16 years of age and must be responsible in handling assignments.  For more information, contact the BC Baseball Office at (573) 445-8999.  BC Baseball will consider umpires and/or umpire candidates at any time during the year for immediate assignment and/or for its on-call list.

NATURE OF WORK

Baseball game management, knowledge of basic baseball rules, ability to see, public relations, interpersonal communication, professional appearance, and ability to tell time.  (This is not an absolute list, nor restrictive, but indicates approximate duties and responsibilities which may be redefined pursuant to operational needs.

Game Management

• Oversees and enforces the rules of the game pursuant to the Major League Rulebook, USSSA modifications, and BC Baseball League modifications

• Keeps the official game time.

• Administers the rules.

Ability to See

• Able to make calls necessary as per the rules of the game.

Public Relations

• Able to keep the peace during tense moments.

• Able to demonstrate good sportsmanship.

Interpersonal Communication

• Ability to effectively communicate to others (fans, coaches, scorekeepers, players).

Professional Appearance

• Wearing a clean and pressed umpire uniform as defined by BC Baseball.

Ability to Tell Time

• Begin and end the games on time.

• Keep track of time limits of the games.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

• Under the immediate supervision of the BC League Umpire Coordinator, BC League Umpire Scheduler and the Umpire-in-Chief of tournaments.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Basic knowledge of baseball rules

• Ability to see

• Willingness to learn

• Pleasant and Prompt

• Works well with people