Umpire Jobs in Iowa

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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Basketball Official

  • Clive, IA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Clive, IA
  • 8 hours ago

We offer youth sports leagues, camps and clinics for kids ages 3 and up in today's most popular sports such as: flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, and lacrosse....

Adult Volleyball Official

  • Ames, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Ames, IA
  • 2 days ago

Provides preventive officiating when necessary. Takes appropriate actions to keep the environment fun and enjoyable for all parties....

Youth Soccer Official

  • Ames, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Ames, IA
  • 3 days ago

Provide preventive officiating when necessary. Take appropriate opportunities to teach youth during game play when necessary....

Adult Softball Umpire

  • Ames, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Ames, IA
  • 3 days ago

Adult Softball Umpires are paid $24.60 - 26.10 per game. Games are approximately one hour in duration....

Youth Soccer Official

  • Ankeny, IA
  • 6 days ago
  • Ankeny, IA
  • 6 days ago

Officiate Parks and Recreation Youth Soccer games for both boys and girls, grades 1st - 7th....

Fitness Room Supervisor - Spring

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 9 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 9 days ago

Fitness Room Supervisor - Spring JobID: 3569 + Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Athletic Coach + Date Posted: 5/8/2024 + Location: Prairie High School + Date Available: 05/07/2024 Fitness Room...

Building/Gym Supervisor

  • Grimes, IA
  • 9 days ago
  • Grimes, IA
  • 9 days ago

Building/Gym Supervisor JobID: 446 + Position Type: Other/ Building/Gym Supervisor + Date Posted: 6/27/2022 + Location: District Wide Serves as the district contact and public relations person...

Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list. The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals,...

Supervisor Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 30+ days ago

Overview UnityPoint-St Luke's Full-Time Days (8 hour shifts) Participates in and oversees day-to-day operations of the Cardiopulmonary Rehab departments utilizing quality, cost effective patient...

Sports Official - Baseball and Soccer

  • Bettendorf, IA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Bettendorf, IA
  • 45+ days ago

Able to officiate/referee soccer, demonstrate and teach core skills through academy style classes and during games....

Recreation Field Supervisor (Softball) - Temporary 2025 Term

  • Dubuque, IA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 45+ days ago

Job Duties JOB DUTIES: Serve as onsite coordinator/supervisor; and umpire on occasion. Fill out score cards for umpires. Collect nightly scores....

MAQ -Youth Sports Official

  • Maquoketa, IA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Maquoketa, IA
  • 45+ days ago

Sports include but are not limited to: Soccer, Basketball, Futsol, Flag Football, T-Ball, Softball, Volleyball and Track....

Youth Baseball/Softball Umpire

  • Norwalk, IA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Norwalk, IA
  • 60+ days ago

Pay is $15 per game officiated. Umpires will be provided proper protective equipment and other umpiring tools....

Demographic Data for Iowa

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Salary for Umpire Jobs in Iowa

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Umpire positions.



Highest Education Level

Umpires in Iowa 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 Iowa
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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