Youth Basketball Scorekeeper - Winter Season

City of Des Moines Washington • Des Moines, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Des Moines Park and Recreation is hiring scorekeepers for the upcoming Youth Basketball Season. The Youth Basketball Program serves youth in grades Kindergarten through 6th grade. Having knowledge of the game of basketball and the ability to work with the coach and referee in tandem is crucial for this position. Scorekeepers work under the supervision of the Recreation Coordinator or designee to help facilitate a successful recreation program.

Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age.
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR Card within 30 days of employment.
• Employment is contingent upon passing a criminal history background check.
• Because of the known effects of tobacco use, the City of Des Moines does not hire applicants who use tobacco products.
• The ability to travel to off-site program locations is required.
• The position requires the ability to speak and hear to exchange information, sit for extended periods of time, run, bend, stretch and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a scorekeeper preferred.
• Working with children and/or teens preferred.
• A combination of experience and training enabling the individual to perform the essential functions of a position may be considered.
• Strong knowledge of the game of Basketball and the Des Moines Recreation Youth Basketball rules and program expectations specific to each youth basketball Division.
• Ability to work in tandem with referees and coaches to ensure that scores are reported according to league rules.
• Ability to recognize and correct safety hazards.
• Effective oral communication skills with players, coaches, referees and spectators.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with players, coaches, referees and spectators.

Responsibilities

• Arrive to work location on time for set-up duties.
• Keeps score at youth basketball games.
• Assist in emergency procedures.
• Record fouls, points and penalties on log sheet and keep players, parents, referees and spectators informed of score.
• Assists in putting away chairs, cleaning, and sanitizing the gym as required.

Benefits

• The City defines an "extra-hire employee" as one who is appointed to a position that is not eligible for benefits except those mandated by law or regulations.

What This Job Offers

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