Umpire Jobs in New Lenox, IL

An Umpire in the fitness and recreation industry plays a crucial role in ensuring fair play, sportsmanship, and adherence to rules in various sports events. Their duties involve making decisive calls, arbitrating disputes, ensuring the safety of players, and providing interpretation of the rules. They also have the responsibility of inspecting sports equipment and field conditions for safety and compliance with regulations. It's also not uncommon for an Umpire to be involved in teaching and discussing the rules of the game with players and coaches.

To become a proficient Umpire, one should possess strong decision-making abilities, excellent communication skills, thorough knowledge of sports rules, and physical stamina. A certification from a recognized sports officiating body, such as the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO) or a sport-specific certification, are often necessary. Prior to becoming an Umpire, individuals might have roles as a Sports Coach, a Physical Education Teacher, or even a Professional Player. These roles can provide valuable experience and understanding of gameplay, rules, and strategy that are beneficial for an umpire.

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Athletic Grounds Maintenance Supervisor-Crossroads Sports Complex

  • New Lenox, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • New Lenox, IL
  • 4 days ago

Position Type: Crossroads Sports Complex/Athletic Grounds Maintenance Supervisor Date Posted: 4/14/2025   Additional Information: Show/Hide Full-Time Hiring Range $23.66 - $29.57 DOQ...

Concession Supervisor

  • Romeoville, IL (11 miles from New Lenox, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Romeoville, IL (11 miles from New Lenox, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Canlan Sports is the largest private sector owner and operator of recreational sports complexes in North America. The company's success in the recreation-entertainment & hospitality industry is...

Intramural Student Sports Official

  • Naperville, IL (20 miles from New Lenox, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Naperville, IL (20 miles from New Lenox, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Current knowledge of sports rules, or willingness to learn officiating protocols for different sports. Possess strong attention to details. Preferred: Prior experience officiating sports....

Athletic League Supervisor

  • Bolingbrook, IL (14 miles from New Lenox, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (14 miles from New Lenox, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

fishing ponds, football field, soccer fields, shelters and ice rinks during the winter months....

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Salary for Umpire Jobs in New Lenox, IL

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Highest Education Level

Umpires in New Lenox, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
65.5%
Master's Degree
19.1%
High School or GED
4.9%
Associate's Degree
4.7%
Doctorate Degree
2.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.9%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.9%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Umpires in New Lenox, IL
None
38.1%
Less than 1 year
19.0%
10+ years
14.3%
2-4 years
14.3%
4-6 years
14.3%


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