Variable Recreation Scorekeeper - Basketball

City of Lakewood • Lakewood, CO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Lakewood is hiring a basketball scorekeeper for adult recreation leagues. This variable, at-will position works in a seasonal or temporary capacity, with a schedule based on business needs. It is part-time and non-benefited. The hiring rate is $18.00 per hour; the listed pay range is $15.16–$17.73 per hour.

The scorekeeper performs sports-related duties including preparing and clearing the playing area, operating the electronic scoreboard, keeping records, supervising participants, and helping maintain a safe and clean environment. The role also involves attending to minor accidents and emergencies and serving as a liaison among participants, parents, providers, coaches, spectators, and the City.

Work takes place in recreation centers and includes frequent distractions, interruptions, noisy settings, and regular interaction with participants and coworkers. The schedule is 6:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and requires an adaptive and flexible schedule. The position receives supervision from the area Recreation Coordinator – Youth and Adult Sports and the Program Specialist; it provides no supervision to others.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Must know the rules of basketball.
• Must recognize safety concerns.
• Must have strong customer service and interpersonal skills and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must be reliable and punctual, work well with others, and make sound decisions.
• Must have strong organizational and multitasking skills to maintain accurate information on the scoreboard and in scorebooks.
• Must be able to bend, kneel, stoop, and reach in various settings and situations.
• Must be able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 25 pounds and assist with moving items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to push and pull equipment, including tables, chairs, and other supplies.
• Must be able to communicate successfully with staff and patrons, obtain written information, enter data onto spreadsheets, and observe participants, instructors, and employees.
• Must have basic computation skills for calculating scores.
• Must understand and interpret policies, procedures, and regulations and communicate professionally with supervisors, community members, and participants.
• Must make day-to-day decisions about program issues and interactions and exercise sound judgment in emergency or crisis situations.
• Must remember schedules, rules, and emergency or crisis procedures and retain information for follow-up.
• Must maintain consistency in customer service and in imparting the division and department philosophy.
• A criminal background check is required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior basketball scorekeeping knowledge.
• Experience working with a wide array of populations and/or conditions, including individuals with disabilities.
• Experience in youth or adult programs, athletics, recreation, physical education, scorekeeping, or coaching.
• Conflict-resolution experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up the playing area, ensure it is safe and ready for use, and sweep basketball courts.
• Operate the electronic scoreboard, accurately record points and official game time, and enter results in the scorebook.
• Submit paperwork and game results to the designated supervisor.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Supervise participants on site at all times.
• Attend to minor accidents and emergency situations.
• Act as a liaison between participants, parents, providers, coaches, spectators, and the City of Lakewood.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed