Part-Time Basketball Game Clock/Scoreboard Operator

Auburn University; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Auburn University at Montgomery is hiring a Part-Time Basketball Game Clock/Scoreboard Operator to manage the game clock and scoreboard for home basketball games. The role requires accurate timekeeping, score reporting, and adherence to NCAA DII and Gulf South Conference rules. Work primarily nights and weekends at the Montgomery campus.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of NCAA/NAIA/JUCOA scoreboard experience and a High School Diploma. A Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Available on nights and weekends.
• Minimum of one year experience as basketball Game Clock/Scoreboard Operator at NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA, AHSAA or AISA.

Responsibilities

• Operate game clock and scoreboard for NCAA DII men's and women's basketball home contests.
• Maintain accurate game time, fouls, and score per official signals.
• Communicate with officials and scorekeeper about the score.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA and Gulf South Conference rules.
• Update scoreboard during pre-season, regular season and postseason contests.

Skills

Availability nights/weekends

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Overview

The Athletics Department is accepting applications for a Part-Time Basketball Game Clock/Scoreboard Operator. Auburn University at Montgomery reserves the right once interviewing has begun to stop accepting applications. Based on funding source, applicant cannot be or become an AUM student while working in this position.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate: $20.00/hour

Responsibilities

• Will serve as Game Clock/Scoreboard operator for preseason, regular season and postseason men's and women's basketball home contests.
• Comply with all NCAA DII and GSC basketball rules, regulations and policies, including.
  • 1. Starting and stopping the clock: The timer starts and stops the clock when instructed by the officials, who signal with their hands. The clock starts when an official signals that an inbounds player touches the ball, such as during a jump ball, throw-in, or unsuccessful free throw. The clock stops for charged time-outs, injuries, substitutions, disqualifications, and free throws.
  • 2. Using a digital stopwatch: The timer has a digital stopwatch available to time timeouts, intermissions, injuries, and blood or lens situations. The game clock is not used to track time during these situations.
  • 3. Notifying officials: The timer notifies the official of any timing mistakes or malfunctions.
  • 4. Communicating with the scorebook keeper: The timer communicates with the scorebook keeper about the score.
  • 5. Scoreboard Update: The timer will be responsible for updating the score, personal fouls and team fouls for each team during the contest.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Available on nights and weekends
• Minimum of one (1) year experience as basketball Game Clock/Scoreboard Operator at NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA, AHSAA or AISA institution

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Two (2) years’ experience as basketball Game Clock/Scoreboard Operator at NCAA institution

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable University, NCAA and Gulf South Conference rules, practices and procedures
• Positive attitude and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work with individuals from various backgrounds

Why Work at AUM?

Located in Alabama’s vibrant state capital, Auburn University at Montgomery is a fast-growing university on the rise. Don’t just take our word for it: The Princeton Review rates us as one of the best colleges in the Southeast, while U.S. News & World Report recently ranked us No. 22 among regional universities in the South for the quality of undergraduate teaching and 38th among all public institutions in the region.

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Human Resources/ Affine Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the AUM community.

Posted Date

10/30/2026