Umpire Jobs in Virginia

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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Rock Wall Supervisor

  • Life Time Fitness
  • Reston, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Reston, VA
  • 6 days ago

Position Summary Acts as the program lead at the club level, and assists in the overall direction, organization, and quality of the rock wall program. Oversees a friendly, safety-focused, and...

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Recreation Programs Supervisor (Park/Rec Specialist II)

  • Fairfax County (VA)
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 10 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 10 days ago

SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include exercise....

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Night Supervisor, Front Desk

  • Wintergreen Resort
  • Nellysford, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Nellysford, VA
  • 11 days ago

Must exercise caution with computer equipment. Common sense and good judgment must be used to resolve guest complaints in order to maximize revenue....

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ASCCE Model Controller / Exercise Gamer

  • SAIC (Science Applications Int.)
  • Reston, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Reston, VA
  • 11 days ago

in the control of a simulation center during an exercise....

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Recreation Programs Supervisor (Park/Rec Specialist II)

  • Fairfax County
  • Oakton, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Oakton, VA
  • 11 days ago

SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include exercise....

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Events - Activities and Events Supervisor

  • Blue Water Development Corporation
  • Temperanceville, VA
  • 12 days ago
  • Temperanceville, VA
  • 12 days ago

Implements activities that are stimulating and engaging for our participants to meet individual care plan outcomes, including, but not limited to, intergenerational, music, arts, modified sports/exercise...

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Recreation Assistant- Gym Supervisor (Eureka Recreation Center)

  • City of Roanoke, Virginia
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 28 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 28 days ago

Minimum requirements include any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school graduation and some experience working in recreation, athletics, or a related field....

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REC+ Sports Official

  • YMCA Of South Hampton Roads
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 30+ days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Sports Official assists the Regional Sports Director in providing exemplary service to members and participants by officiating designated games....

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Referees/Umpires: Parks and Recreation Department

  • Staunton City & Schools
  • Staunton, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Staunton, VA
  • 30+ days ago

Department Staunton Parks & Recreation is accepting applications for part-time Referees and Umpires for their adult Soccer and Softball leagues....

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Sports Official - Competitive Basketball

  • YMCA
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 45+ days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Sports Official assists the Regional Sports Director in providing exemplary service to members and participants by officiating designated games....

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Swim School Deck Supervisor

  • SafeSplash Alexandria (Kingstowne)
  • Alexandria, VA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Alexandria, VA
  • 45+ days ago

Benefits: Competitive salary Employee discounts Flexible schedule Opportunity for advancement Training & development IF YOU'RE PASSIONATE ABOUT KIDS OR THE SPORT OF SWIMMING, YOU'RE AT THE RIGHT...

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Site Supervisor - Culpeper Community Pool

  • County of Culpeper
  • Culpeper, VA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Culpeper, VA
  • 90+ days ago

Under limited supervision, this position manages daily pool operations, including staff scheduling, training, and supervision of lifeguards, admissions staff, and instructors. Ensures safety by...

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Sports Official - (Basketball & Soccer)

  • YMCA
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 90+ days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Sports Official assists the Regional Sports Director in providing exemplary service to members and participants by officiating designated games....

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Base Services Supervisor - Notional (Lubliniec, Poland)

  • Acuity International
  • Reston, VA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Reston, VA
  • 90+ days ago

Ability to exercise discretion and make effective decisions....

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Salary for Umpire Jobs in Virginia

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Highest Education Level

Umpires in Virginia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
65.5%
Master's Degree
19.4%
Associate's Degree
4.8%
High School or GED
4.6%
Doctorate Degree
2.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.9%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Umpires in Virginia
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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