Youth Baseball and Softball Umpire - Contract Position
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City of O'Fallon
MO
Summary
Officiate youth baseball and softball games by enforcing rules, managing game flow, and ensuring player safety. Maintain professional conduct, handle pre-game meetings, and address any unsportsmanlike behavior on the field.
Job Description
Contract Youth Baseball & Softball Umpires
Do you love the game of baseball or softball? Are you confident, fair, and passionate about creating a positive experience for young athletes? The City of O'Fallon, in partnership with the New Horizons Youth Baseball League (NHYBL), is seeking enthusiastic and dependable Contract Umpires to officiate youth league games for players ages 7U–14U during the spring and fall seasons.
This is a great opportunity for experienced umpires or individuals with strong game knowledge who are ready to step onto the field, support youth development, and help deliver a safe and enjoyable season for hundreds of young athletes. As a contract worker, all applicants must be at least 18 years old.
As an NHYBL Umpire, you will:
• Officiate recreational baseball and/or softball games using NHYBL rules and applicable governing rules.
• Lead pre‑game plate meetings and conduct field inspections.
• Maintain game flow, enforce rules, and promote safety and sportsmanship.
• Make confident, impartial calls and communicate clearly with coaches and players.
• Manage game pace, time limits, and weather-related decisions.
• Address unsportsmanlike behavior when needed and report ejections or incidents to league administrators.
• Represent the league with professionalism, fairness, and integrity.
What We're Looking For
• Knowledge of baseball and/or softball rules (training available).
• Strong communication and conflict‑resolution abilities.
• Ability to manage youth sports environments calmly and confidently.
• Previous umpiring experience is a plus, but not required.
• Reliability, punctuality, and willingness to learn league‑specific rules.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to stay active-standing, walking, and running-for the duration of games.
• Comfort working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to visually track game play and make accurate decisions.
Why Umpire with NHYBL?
• Flexible evening schedules
• Supportive and fun environment
• Opportunity to mentor young athletes
• Competitive per‑game compensation
• Seasonal outdoor work in a positive community setting
Schedule
Evenings during the spring and fall youth baseball/softball seasons.
Compensation
Paid per game, $50 - $55 based on division and assignment.
Ready to apply? Please apply on the City of O'Fallon's website at www.ofallonmo.gov/jobs
The City of O'Fallon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in eVerify.
Welcome to an official page of the City of O'Fallon, Missouri.
The City of O’Fallon is located in the central portion of eastern Missouri, within St. Charles County, and just 30 minutes west of the St. Louis City limits. The City encompasses 30 square miles, and has a current estimated population of nearly 95,000. O’Fallon is only 21 miles from St. Louis Lambert International Airport, and has ideal access to Interstate 70 on the north and Interstate 64 on the south.
With the philosophy of “family first”, O’Fallon has achieved phenomenal growth for nearly two decades. The belief that the opportunity to live, work, and play should all be available within the community supports the strong family values that are O’Fallon’s greatest asset and the foundation on which the City continues to build its future. For the past several years, O’Fallon has been recognized as one of America’s “Top 100” cities by several websites and publications. The City has been named by Money magazine as one of “America’s Best Places to Live,” among cities with a population of 50,000+, and by CQ Press as one of America’s safest cities in the nation – all of which speak to the high quality of life enjoyed by O’Fallon residents.
Founded
1856
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Government Administration
Org type
Government Agency
Headquarters
O'Fallon, MO
Welcome to an official page of the City of O'Fallon, Missouri.
The City of O’Fallon is located in the central portion of eastern Missouri, within St. Charles County, and just 30 minutes west of the St. Louis City limits. The City encompasses 30 square miles, and has a current estimated population of nearly 95,000. O’Fallon is only 21 miles from St. Louis Lambert International Airport, and has ideal access to Interstate 70 on the north and Interstate 64 on the south.
With the philosophy of “family first”, O’Fallon has achieved phenomenal growth for nearly two decades. The belief that the opportunity to live, work, and play should all be available within the community supports the strong family values that are O’Fallon’s greatest asset and the foundation on which the City continues to build its future. For the past several years, O’Fallon has been recognized as one of America’s “Top 100” cities by several websites and publications. The City has been named by Money magazine as one of “America’s Best Places to Live,” among cities with a population of 50,000+, and by CQ Press as one of America’s safest cities in the nation – all of which speak to the high quality of life enjoyed by O’Fallon residents.
Founded
1856
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Government Administration
Org type
Government Agency
Headquarters
O'Fallon, MO
