Game Clock Operator - Jazz Youth Basketball

Utah Jazz; Utah; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The Utah Jazz Youth Game Clock Operator is a part-time role for individuals 16 and older who want hands-on experience in sports operations and event management at youth basketball games. You will operate the game clock, ensure scoreboard accuracy, and collaborate with referees and site staff to deliver a professional, seamless experience for players, coaches, and families during fall and winter games.

Evening and weekend hours are common, and the position provides an introduction to event

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Understand timing, fouls and timeouts in basketball.
• Remain focused in a fast-paced gym environment.
• Dependable, punctual and able to commit to game schedules.
• Communicate clearly with referees and staff.
• Have reliable transportation to game sites across Utah.

Responsibilities

• Clock Operation: Start and stop the game clock accurately per rules and referee signals.
• Score & Foul Tracking: Maintain a real-time scoreboard for scores and fouls.
• Timeout Management: Monitor timeouts and alert officials when limits are reached.
• Possession Tracking: Manage the possession arrow for jump ball situations.
• Collaboration: Work with referees and site supervisors to maintain game flow.
• Brand Representation: Represent the Utah Jazz professionally during all games.

Skills

16+ age requirement

Basketball knowledge

Focus and attention to detail

Reliability and punctuality

Clear communication

Reliable transportation

Job description

The Utah Jazz Youth Game Clock Operator is an essential member of the Jazz Youth game day staff. This role is perfect for individuals aged 16 and older who are looking to gain experience in sports operations and event management. You will be responsible for managing the official game time and ensuring the accuracy of the scoreboard during youth basketball games, providing a professional and seamless experience for players, coaches, and families. Pay rate is $15/hour.

Job Type

Part-time

Duties & Responsibilities

• Clock Operation: Accurately start and stop the game clock in accordance with official basketball rules and referee signals.
• Score & Foul Tracking: Maintain a real-time record of game scores and individual/team fouls on the digital scoreboard.
• Timeout Management: Monitor and track timeouts for both teams, alerting officials when a team has reached its limit.
• Possession Tracking: Manage the alternating possession arrow for jump ball situations.
• Collaboration: Work closely with referees and site supervisors to ensure game flow is maintained and any discrepancies are resolved quickly.
• Brand Representation: Act as a professional representative of the Utah Jazz brand by maintaining focus and a positive attitude during all games.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Basketball Knowledge: An understanding of the basic rules of basketball, specifically regarding timing, fouls, and timeouts.
• Focus & Attention to Detail: Ability to remain attentive for long periods in a fast-paced, high-energy gym environment.
• Reliability: Must be dependable, punctual, and able to commit to a schedule of games during the fall and winter seasons.
• Communication: Comfortable communicating clearly with referees and other game-day staff.
• Transportation: Must have reliable transportation to travel to various game sites across Utah.

Schedule & Environment

Season: Fall and Winter seasons.

Hours: Flexible hours, primarily consisting of evenings and weekends. Part-time.

Location: Various school and recreation sites throughout Utah.

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Note: The need may arise to revise, supplement or rescind portions of this job description, and the Utah Jazz reserves the right to do so at any time. The employee shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.