Youth Basketball Scorekeeper - Winter Season

City of Des Moines Washington•Des Moines, WA

5d•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.
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 safety hazards.
Effective oral communication skills with players, coaches, referees and spectators.
Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with players, coaches, referees and spectators.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds to put away chairs and clean up the gym.
Ability to work a flexible schedule; hours are subject to change.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a scorekeeper preferred.
Working with children and/or teens preferred.

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.