Umpire Jobs in District of Columbia

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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DC Fray Referee (League Coordinator/Host) - Softball

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

Join DC Fray Part-Time as a Flag Football Coordinator/Host! Is this You? You are fun, outgoing, energetic, and reliable. You love team sports. You love bar sports....

DC Fray Referee (League Coordinator/Host) - Soccer

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

Join DC Fray Part-Time as a Soccer Coordinator/Host! Is this You? You are fun, outgoing, energetic, and reliable. You love team sports. You've played since you were a kid. Maybe you've even...

DC Fray Referee (League Coordinator/Host) - Kickball

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

Join DC Fray Part-Time as a Kickball Coordinator/Host! Is this You? You are fun, outgoing, energetic, and reliable. You love team sports. You love bar sports. You've played since you were a kid....

DC Fray Referee (League Coordinator/Host) - Multi Sport

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

Join DC Fray Part-Time as a Coordinator/Host! Is this You? You are fun, outgoing, energetic, and reliable. You love team sports. You love bar sports. You've played since you were a kid. Maybe...

Supervisor Spa - InterContinental Washington DC - The Wharf

  • Washington, DC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 45+ days ago

Supervisor Spa - InterContinental Washington DC - The Wharf Hotel Brand: InterContinental Location: United States, DC, Washington Hotel: Washington D.C. - The Wharf (WASHC), 801 Wharf Street SW,...

Supervisor, Food Service Maintenance

  • Washington, DC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 60+ days ago

Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) is one of the largest integrated sports and entertainment companies in the country with one of the most diverse partnership groups in all of sports. MSE...

Game Night Staff: Suites Supervisor (Part-Time/Seasonal)

  • Washington, DC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 90+ days ago

Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) is one of the largest integrated sports and entertainment companies in the country with one of the most diverse partnership groups in all of sports. MSE...

Demographic Data for District of Columbia

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Salary for Umpire Jobs in District of Columbia

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Umpire positions.



Highest Education Level

Umpires in District of Columbia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
65.4%
Master's Degree
19.2%
High School or GED
4.8%
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 District of Columbia
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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