POSITION OVERVIEW

The Supervisor, Umpire Development will be primarily responsible for observation, training, and overall development of umpires working at the MiLB/PDL level.  Through both in-person and virtual observations this role is designed to provide consistent feedback to umpires to aid in the refinement of their technical skill sets and situational awareness as they they attempt to advance to higher levels of Baseball. The position works under the supervision of the Senior Manager, Umpire Development.  Candidate is expected to have a working knowledge of the Umpire Manuals and Collective Bargaining Agreement with the AMLU. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

•    Instruct at MLB Umpire Camps and other MLB Umpire training courses and events.  
•    Supervise umpires working games during MiLB/PDL Spring Training, championship season, AFL, Fall Instructional. 
•    Develop and maintain working relationships with MLB/MiLB Club Staff and MiLB Regional Supervisors on umpiring-related issues.  
•    Provide written evaluation reports on each observation of an umpires’ work.  
•    Meet periodically with umpires, either in-person or virtually, to review their work and provide specific feedback.  
•    Assist in the Mid-Year and Year-End evaluation processes for MiLB/PDL umpires. 
•    Aid in Umpiring Department recruiting and development initiatives. 
•    Assist MLB Umpire Operations and Umpire Development with special projects and responsibilities as indicated. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

•    High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred. 
•    Minimum of five (5) years of professional umpiring experience required. 
•    Proficient knowledge and command of the Official Baseball Rules and Umpire Manuals.
•    Travel for work assignments on regular basis is required.
•    Professional demeanor, organized and detail oriented
•    Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
•    Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
•    Extensive multi-tasking skills and experience managing deliverables with time-sensitive deadline
•    Availability on nights and weekends, particularly during the season
 
Why MLB?

Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Employees who are most successful at MLB take initiative, know how to identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the Team first. For those ready to step up to the plate and join the Major Leagues, MLB takes the same approach as teams do with their players: empowering our “workforce athletes” to be at their best by engineering experiences that put employees in the best position to succeed. Major League Baseball is looking for candidates who are passionate about growing America’s pastime to best serve its fans for decades to come.

MLB’s vision is to be the global sport of choice for youth to play, fans of all backgrounds to enjoy and a desired destination for employment. With a belief that the journey to growth and greatness is ongoing, MLB gives employees the opportunity to continue learning and honing their skills with programs such as: tuition reimbursement; mentorship programs; lunch and learns; online course subscriptions; paid industry certifications; business resource groups; and more.

MLB provides its employees with exceptional medical, dental, and vision coverage. Premiums are 100% employer covered to help employees focus on being their best!

Are you ready to Step Up to the Plate? Apply below!

Major League Baseball is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.  We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.