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Youth Basketball ScorekeeperCity of Des Moines Washington • Des Moines, WA, USA
Youth Basketball Scorekeeper

Youth Basketball Scorekeeper

City of Des Moines Washington • Des Moines, WA, USA
30+ days ago
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  • Part-time
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Have a passion for sports and follow the game of basketball? Looking for a seasonal part time opportunity that aligns with your school or work schedule? The City of Des Moines is looking to hire individuals to keep score during the youth basketball season. We look forward to receiving your application!

Nature of Work

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.

Schedule

Extra-hire positions during the basketball season from January through March; the hours vary, are typically on Saturdays with make-up games on weeknights. Hours vary from 0 to 20 hours per week and are dependent upon Des Moines Recreation Youth Basketball program needs.

Essential Job Functions

  • 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience :

  • Previous experience as a scorekeeper.
  • 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.
  • Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

    Knowledge of :

  • 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 :

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Special Requirements

  • Must be 15 ½ 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.
  • Work Environment and Physical Abilities

  • Indoor work environment. The ability to travel to off-site program locations is required. Locations will vary, but they are within the City of Des Moines. 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.
  • Extra-Hire Employment

  • 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.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer

  • The City of Des Moines is committed to hiring a diverse workforce and all qualified applicants, including all ethnic backgrounds and persons with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
  • In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, an employer is obligated to make a reasonable accommodation only to the known limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability. In general, it is the responsibility of the applicant or employee with a disability to inform the employer that an accommodation is needed to participate in the application process, to perform essential job functions or to receive equal benefits and privileges of employment.
  • General Information

  • The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge, skills and abilities typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to balance the workload.
  • The City of Des Moines is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace.
  • The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and / or revoked without notice.
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