Regional Director of Operations
Roanoke, Texas

Build the Team. Lead the Program.
Make an Impact on the Game.

The Mission | More Than Assigning Games

Great baseball experiences start with great umpires, and great umpires need strong leadership. United Travel Umpires is seeking a motivated, organized, and relationship-driven Regional Director of Operations to build and lead our umpiring program at the new Roanoke Sports Complex in Roanoke, Texas.

As United expands its partnership with Prep Baseball into the Dallas–Fort Worth market for 2027, we are looking for someone who wants more than a traditional assigning role.This is an opportunity to build a program from the ground up, lead people, and make a lasting impact on baseball officiating in the region. You will take ownership of recruiting and developing a dependable umpire workforce, coordinating tournament assignments, supporting officials, and building strong relationships with Prep Baseball staff and facility leadership.You will have the support and resources of United Umpires leadership while taking responsibility for the success of your local operation.

What You Bring | Skills & Mindset

We are looking for a leader who combines a strong understanding of baseball with the ability to build relationships and manage people.

Leadership Qualities

People Development: You enjoy recruiting, mentoring, and helping officials improve.
Communication: You communicate clearly, respond promptly, and build trust.
Accountability: You take ownership, follow through, and lead by example.
Problem-Solving: You remain composed and adaptable when schedules or circumstances change.

Core Competencies

• Experience with baseball umpiring, assigning, tournament operations, or sports management.
• Ability to recruit, schedule, and manage a dependable workforce of officials.
• Familiarity with Arbiter or comparable sports scheduling platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple games, crews, and event schedules.
• Previous leadership experience in baseball officiating is preferred, but we also welcome candidates with transferable experience in sports operations and workforce scheduling.

On-site availability during scheduled events is required.

Why Join United Travel Umpires?

This is more than an opportunity to manage assignments. It is an opportunity to help shape the future of baseball officiating in a growing market. What makes this opportunity rewarding:

• Build Your Own Program: Take a leadership role in developing a regional umpiring operation.
• National Leadership Support: Work directly with experienced United Umpires leadership.
• Develop Officials: Create meaningful opportunities for umpire training, mentorship, and advancement.
• Strong Industry Relationships: Work alongside Prep Baseball at a new tournament destination.
• Growth Opportunities: Contribute to United's continued expansion and regional development.

Compensation: Independent contractor compensation based on experience, with potential assignment fees and program development incentives. Specific terms will be discussed during the selection process.

About United Umpires: United Umpires is built on a shared commitment to advancing the quality, integrity, and experience of amateur baseball officiating nationwide. Comprised of sister companies United Collegiate Umpires (UCU), founded in 2014; United Travel Umpires (UTU), founded in 2019; and United Tri-State Umpires (UTS), founded in 2022, United Umpires supervises a national staff of umpires and supports all levels of amateur baseball.

Ready to Lead?

If you are passionate about baseball, enjoy developing people, and want the opportunity to build and lead a successful umpiring program, we would like to hear from you. Interested candidates should submit a brief letter of interest and summary of relevant experience directly to:

Todd Marler
President, United Travel Umpires
Email: [email protected]