Adult Basketball Scorekeeper

City of Durango; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Community Center pass

Transit pass

Wellness prizes and rewards

Job summary

City of Durango Parks and Recreation seeks an Adult Basketball Scorekeeper to manage official score and game time for adult league games. You will record points, fouls, timeouts, and other details, and ensure accuracy of the score sheet.

The role requires staying focused in a fast-paced environment, communicating clearly with players, coaches, spectators, and staff, and assisting with setup and post-game duties. Part-time and seasonal status with associated perks.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basketball or athletic scoring preferred.
• Ability to read and record information accurately.
• CPR, first aid, and AED certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keep official score and game time for adult basketball league games.
• Accurately record game information on the official score sheet.
• Arrive 30 minutes before games and assist with setup.
• Stay focused during games and communicate information to the site supervisor.
• Assist with addressing unruly players, coaches, or spectators and with incident reports.
• Help clean up after games, return equipment, and manage lost items.
• Complete and submit timesheets in a timely manner.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Basketball knowledge

Accurate record-keeping

Clear communication

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Job description

Be part of the action as an Adult Basketball Scorekeeper with City of Durango Parks and Recreation. You’ll keep the official score and game time, track important game information, and help keep adult league games running smoothly. This position is a great fit for someone who can stay focused in a fast‑paced environment, pay close attention to details, and communicate clearly with players, coaches, spectators, and Parks and Recreation staff.

City of Durango’s Trail to Excellence

The City of Durango is a purpose-driven organization with more than 400 full‑time and 300 part‑time and seasonal employees across 15 departments, all working together to provide a wide range of services that keep our community running every day. From public safety and utilities to parks and recreation, our team is dedicated to delivering high‑quality services that enhance the lives of all who live, work, and visit here.

At the city, we focus on continually improving how we work and serve the community. This effort is called the Trail to Excellence (T2E), and every employee plays a part in it. Whether you work outdoors, in an office, or lead a team, your daily efforts connect to the city’s mission of providing excellent service and reaching the city’s vision of being a multigenerational community that is authentic, diverse, engaged, thriving, and environmentally responsible. The full details of this vision are outlined in the city’s strategic plan.

As a member of our team, your work will be meaningful because:

• Your ideas help shape citywide improvements.
• The work you do ties directly into measurable goals.
• You’ll be part of a system that values collaboration, innovation, and results.

We're looking for team members who share our core values of teamwork, dependability, professionalism, service, respect, innovation, and wellbeing — and who are excited to make a difference in the community we serve.

What You’ll Do in This Role:

• Keep the official score and game time for adult basketball league games using a manual or electronic scoreboard
• Accurately record game information, including points, fouls, timeouts, and other details on the official score sheet
• Arrive at least 30 minutes before assigned games and assist with setting up equipment
• Stay focused throughout each game and communicate game information as needed to the site supervisor
• Assist the site supervisor with addressing unruly players, coaches, or spectators
• Assist with completing incident or accident reports when needed
• Help clean up after games, return equipment, dispose of trash, and bring lost items to the appropriate location
• Complete and submit timesheets in a timely manner
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required

You Have:

• Knowledge of basketball or general knowledge of athletic scoring is preferred
• Experience as a scorekeeper or working with the public is preferred
• Ability to read and record information accurately
• Ability to obtain CPR, first aid, and automated external defibrillator (AED) certification

You Will Succeed in This Role If You:

• Stay focused and attentive throughout fast‑paced games
• Accurately track and record game information
• Arrive prepared and on time and follow through on assigned responsibilities
• Communicate clearly and work effectively with players, coaches, spectators, and Parks and Recreation staff

What We Can Offer You:

The following perks are available for part‑time and seasonal employees.

• Free pass to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area
• Free Transit pass
• Eligibility to participate in the City’s Annual Wellness Challenge and a chance to receive prizes and cash rewards