Coordinator of Umpires Program

Request for Proposals

The USA South Athletic Conference an NCAA Division III athletic conference is accepting proposals for a Coordinator of Baseball Umpires beginning with the 2018 season. Applicants should review job responsibilities and address all questions, providing information pertinent to the categories below and the successful operation of a Division I, II or III baseball umpires program. Please forward your interest via cover letter, and professional information and two references to: Tom Hart, Commissioner, USA South Athletic Conference via email at [email protected]. Interested parties may also mail their information to 32 Amberwood Trail, Rome, GA 30165. Review of Proposals will begin October 9, 2017 and will continue until position is filled.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and recruit a roster of qualified and experienced baseball umpires to officiate conference and non-conference games. • Operate an assigning structure that utilizes three-man crews for all conference games, and either 3 man crews for championship games. • Create a multi-faceted training program that provides umpires with the necessary tools to be successful. This program should address how to prepare umpires in the offseason, including any clinic attendance as well as in-season training regarding rule interpretations and game situations by using technology and film. • Begin an evaluation system that provides feedback directly to umpires on performance. This system should provide a means to evaluate each conference and non-conference game. • Serve as the conduit of communication for member schools related to all NCAA baseball playing rule matters, and USA South umpiring questions and issues. • Work with the Conference Office and member schools to establish a payment structure for umpires, including addressing any payment issues throughout the season as the result of adjustments to the schedule. • Recommend umpires for postseason consideration for the USA South Championship, and the NCAA Championship in conjunction with the Conference Office. • Attend USA South and NCAA meetings, as deemed necessary by the Supervisor and the Conference Office.

Please provide information on:

• What type of umpire evaluation process do you conduct? • The management of the USA South roster (additions, subtractions, process, etc.) • How do you identify and /or train new umpires? • The assignment process for umpires for the USA South schedule • The assignment process for umpires for the USA South /championship • What is your follow-up process for negative feedback of an umpire by an institution or coach? • What process will be involved with conflict resolution between umpires and coaches? • What is your perspective of Umpire Fees and Crews? Assigner Fees?

• In addition please provide a list of references and current conferences you are associated with

The following is information that may be helpful as proposals are developed:

1. Assigner will assign for all Conference games and the Conference Championship. 2. Crews consisting of three umpires will assigned to all Conference Playoff and Championship games 3. The sites for the next 3 year’s championship is: 2018 - LaGrange, GA 2019 - TBD 2020 – TBD 4. The USA South consists of 14 baseball-playing members located in 6 states: , , Kentucky, , Tennesee and .