Part-Time Basketball Scorekeeper — Weekend Shifts

Plainfield Park District; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Plainfield Park District is looking for scorekeepers for basketball season. This is a part-time position with shifts on Fridays 5:15pm-9:45pm, Saturdays 8:15am-1:30pm and 1:15pm-7:45pm, Sundays 8:45am-1:00pm and 12:45pm-4:15pm. Must work one Saturday shift each week.

As a scorekeeper you will operate the scoreboard, maintain the official scorebook, enforce rules, and report unsafe practices to the Recreation Supervisor. Hours vary from 3 to 12 per week depending on the schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• 1 year practical experience in sports-related field with detailed knowledge as scorekeeper.
• Experience playing or scorekeeping any level of assigned sport category.
• Must be able to work hours specific to sport category.
• CPR and AED preferred.
• Ability to lead/advise volunteers and participants to ensure the success of assigned games.
• Ability to follow direction and work independently.
• Detailed oriented with good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Operates scoreboard, keeps official scorebook, and enforces rules.
• Scorekeepers are required to participate in all required training. Hours vary from 3 to 12 per week depending on schedule.
• Ensure a safe and efficient environment by enforcing operating procedures; report inappropriate or unsafe practices to the Recreation Supervisor.
• Monitor field/facility and game progress. Respond to questions, complaints, and emergency situations; take appropriate courses of action, notify recreation supervisor whenever necessary. Problem solve.
• Handle 911 emergency situations while adhering to emergency procedures and notification process.
• Assist in collection of any outstanding paperwork from officials.
• Work hours will be specific to sport category, as directed by the Recreation Supervisor.

Skills

Scorekeeping

Volunteer leadership

Independent work

Attention to detail

CPR/AED (preferred)

Job description

Plainfield Park District is looking for scorekeepers for basketball season. This is a part-time position with shifts on Fridays 5:15pm-9:45pm, Saturdays 8:15am-1:30pm and 1:15pm-7:45pm, Sundays 8:45am-1:00pm and 12:45pm-4:15pm. Must work one Saturday shift each week.

As a scorekeeper you will operate the scoreboard, maintain the official scorebook, enforce rules, and report unsafe practices to the Recreation Supervisor. Hours vary from 3 to 12 per week depending on the schedule.