Casual Staff; Athletic Game Staff

Oakton College; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Des Plaines is seeking a qualified individual to provide staff support for home athletic contests. Responsibilities include operating the scoreboard, maintaining the time/shot clock, keeping official scorebooks, and announcing during the games. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, knowledge of volleyball, soccer, basketball, baseball, and softball rules, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently. The position offers a salary of $15 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of game rules for volleyball, soccer, basketball, baseball, and softball.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with young adults.

Responsibilities

• Operate scoreboard according to sport rules.
• Maintain time/shot clock during games.
• Keep official scorebook for the games.
• Maintain statistics for games.
• Act as a public address announcer.

Skills

Knowledge of sports rules

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Oakton College

Educate. Empower. Transform

At Oakton College, we know education changes lives - and that starts with the people who make it happen. For more than 50 years, we've built a welcoming and inclusive community where students from all backgrounds and experiences thrive.

We're looking for passionate educators, professionals and leaders to join our team. Whether in the classroom, student support, or behind the scenes, your talents and expertise will make a difference and shape the future.

We provide dynamic learning environments that empower students and employees alike with campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie and a Health Careers Education Center in Evanston.

As a proud institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Oakton is more than a college - it's a place where innovation, equity and lifelong learning drive everything we do. We value diverse perspectives and embrace new ideas and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and student‑centered culture.

Job Description

The Athletic Department at Oakton College is seeking qualified individuals to provide staff support for home intercollegiate athletic contests for multiple functions.

• Operate game/match scoreboard within the rules parameters of the sport.
• Maintain time/shot clock within the rules parameters of the sport.
• Keep the official game/match scorebook within the rules parameters of the sport.
• Maintain game/match statistics within the rules parameters of the sport.
• Act as a game/match public address announcer providing announcements and music as needed.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the game rules for volleyball, soccer, basketball, baseball and softball.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive role model for young adults.
• Ability to work independently in a chaotic environment.

Additional Information

Salary: $15 per hour

For information regarding employment eligibility, please visit our employment at Oakton web page.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Application Instructions

Please be sure to have a current resume, cover letter, and list of, at least, three (3) professional references with contact information prepared to submit with your application.

Oakton College conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law and in accordance with the Illinois Department of Human Rights Conviction Record Protection Act of March 2021.

Posted positions may be removed from the Oakton website without notice when it is determined that no additional applicants are required.

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