Seasonal - Youth Baseball​/Softball Umpire​/Scorekeeper

Overview

The youth sports official will serve as a referee in one or more of our youth sports leagues, including baseball/softball, soccer, basketball, and flag football. Youth sports officials should have a strong working knowledge of the sport they are interested in officiating and be passionate about teaching and encouraging kids in the fundamentals of the game.

• Interpret and enforce National Federation of State High School Associations and local rule adaptations
• Supervise and control the general conduct of all participants
• Invoke and impose penalties for violations of said rules
• Make decisions on any point not specifically covered in said rules
• Examine equipment and playing area to check compliance with said rules
• Report information in connection with all protests
• Shall wear issued clothing for means of identification while complying with the City of Appleton dress code
• Sign own name on the results/pay sheet for each day worked
• Coordinate on site game cancellation with the field supervisor

• Knowledge of the principals and skills of the game of baseball and softball
• Ability to supervise and maintain control
• Ability to keep accurate records and complete all necessary paperwork
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public in a courteous and tactful manner
• Ability to work accurately under pressure

• Youth Sport Official I - Pay Grade 2; $13.68- $15.77/hour;
  Minimum of a high school student
• Youth Sport Official II - Pay Grade 4; $17.88 -$19.97/hour;
  Minimum of a high school graduate/GED;
  Two years of umpiring experience or a combination of past experience at the junior high or high school level. Serves as a mentor and advocate to other umpires
• Youth Sport Official III - Pay Grade 5; $19.98-$23.11/hour;
  Minimum of a high school graduate/GED;
  Four years of umpiring experience or a combination of past experience at the junior high or high school level. Serves as a mentor and advocate to other umpires. Has earned the respect of participants, coaches, and the public through past work in the department
• WIAA Certified Sports Official-$31.53 per game

Our youth leagues run on Monday through Wednesday evenings at Appleton Memorial Park, June 10-August
5. Weekday opportunities may also be available for assisting with our youth sports camps during the week.

CLASS SPEC TITLE 7

Employment period: June - August

Work Schedule: Evenings

Days per week: 2 to 3;
Hours per week: 5-15

Work Location: Appleton Memorial Park

Updated 2026 Pay Grade: 2, 4, or 5 (depending on qualifications)

Education Level

Required:

Current High School Student or above