Recreation Lead - Scorekeeper

City of Clive (IA); Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Clive is seeking reliable helpers for youth basketball scorekeeping. This seasonal, on-site role supports recreation programming under the Recreation Coordinator, with Sundays games and several shift options during the day. Ideal candidates enjoy working with youth and can handle event logistics.

Responsibilities include registration entry, supervising activities, and assisting with staff scheduling. Training is provided; attendance is essential for the season’s success.

Qualifications

• Think logically and follow written or verbal instructions, solving problems with multiple variables.
• Knowledge of recreation facilities and proper equipment use.
• Experience in recreation programming and working with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, implementation, and supervision of recreational activities and staff.
• Monitor programs to ensure safety and engage with participants for feedback.
• Oversee lesson plans, activities, crafts, field trips, and guest speakers.
• Enter registrations and maintain daily records, attendance, and incident reports.
• Assist with scheduling staff and volunteers.
• Respond calmly to public questions and concerns.
• Create promotional materials and assist with purchasing supplies.
• Regular attendance is required.

Skills

Logical thinking

Education

High School diploma or GED/HiSET

BA/BS preferred

Experience in recreation programming

Job description

What We Are Looking for in Your Availability

This position is seasonal and solely for youth basketball scorekeeping.

We are looking for applicants who are available to work the following:

League Dates: Sundays: Nov 8, 15, 22, Dec 6, 13, 20 – Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7 (NO Games Nov 29 – Make Up Date Feb 21)
Hours: Range from 11:15am-8pm (Shifts available – 11:15am-3:45pm, 3:35pm-8pm, OR Full shift if desired of 11:15am-8pm)

Tentative Orientation/Training: Week of October 26

Recruitment Timeline

Interviews Begin: Week of October 5

Target Start Date: Monday, October 26

Under the administrative direction of the Recreation Coordinator, performs a wide variety of functions in the area of recreation programming. Assists the Coordinator in planning, coordinating, and overseeing recreation programs.

Examples of Essential Job Functions

• Assist in the planning, implementation, and supervision of recreational activities and events, and staff. Provides guidance to team members on scheduling, planning, and assignment of duties across leisure service areas.
• Monitor assigned programs to ensure safe, efficient operation and engage with participants to gather feedback.
• Oversee lesson or program plans, including activities, crafts, field trips, and guest speakers.
• Complete and enter program registrations; assist with maintaining daily records, attendance sheets, incident reports, and accident reports.
• Assist with scheduling and evaluating staff and volunteers.
• Respond to public concerns, questions, and suggestions in a calm and professional manner.
• Create promotional materials and assists with purchasing supplies for recreation programs.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Other Job Functions

• Attend required orientation and training sessions.
• Other duties as apparent or assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to think logically and follow written, verbal, or diagrammatic instructions and to solve problems with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Knowledge of the recreation facilities and proper use of equipment.
• Ability to assist in supervising and engaging with recreation program participants.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers and the public; ability to tactfully address a wide array of social situations.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and appropriate precautions related to recreation programs.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent GED/HiSET required.
• Enrollment in or progress toward a BA/BS is preferred.
• Experience in recreation programming and experience working with children.

Required Special Qualifications

• Minimum age 16, or 18 if transporting participants.
• Possess, or be able to obtain, a valid Iowa Driver's License with good driving record for the past three years.
• If responsible for transporting program participants in 15-passenger vans, a Class D – Chauffeur’s License with Endorsement 3 is required. Full reimbursement available.
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications are required. The City of Clive will provide First Aid and CPR training for employees who do not already hold these certifications.

Required Physical Activities

Reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, talking, hearing, sitting, climbing, walking, stooping, kneeling.

Vision Requirements

The minimum for those whose work is involved primarily with extensive reading, preparing, analyzing text and/or data, and the use of a computer terminal.

Physical Characteristics of the Job

Moderate Physical Demand: Work that involves lifting up to fifty (50) pounds occasionally and up to twenty-five (25) pounds on a frequent basis.

Environmental Characteristics

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, with seasonal exposure to heat and cold. The position may involve exposure to unpleasant social situations, a fast-paced work environment, and irregular work hours.

Equipment and Materials Used

Recreation and sports equipment; computer and peripheral devices (keyboard, monitor, mouse, printer); copier; photographic equipment; calculator; thermometers; general office equipment; mobile radio; cell phone; fax machine; safety data sheets (SDS); various sports rules, guidelines, policies; occasionally, and hazardous chemicals.

The City of Clive retains the authority to change the job duties included in this job description at any me. The list of duties is not exhaustive, and various requirements are subject to possible modification as a reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual.