Scorekeeper Recreation Worker (NON PERMANENT)

tucsonaz; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Tucson’s Parks and Recreation Department seeks a part-time Sports Recreation Worker to support adult softball and volleyball by serving as a scorekeeper and assisting with game-day operations.

Under supervision of the Sports Recreation Coordinator, the role involves maintaining scores, setting up equipment, communicating schedule changes, and documenting incidents during league play. Evening and weekend hours are common, with outdoor duties and travel to league locations as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Some High School or equivalent.
• Under one year of relevant experience.
• Equivalency: Any combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate scores, game records, and league documentation for adult softball and volleyball.
• Sets up and removes bases and equipment before and after games.
• Monitors games and keeps schedules, coordinating with officials and staff.
• Communicates issues and disruptions to the Recreation Coordinator.
• Observes incidents and documents follow-up with staff.

Skills

Scorekeeping

Communication

Softball rules

Event coordination

Education

Some High School

Job description

Application Deadline

Applicants must submit their completed application by 09-14-2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST. This is a non-permanent position that will work on an intermittent or seasonal basis. Individuals in this classification may not exceed 1,300 hours in a 12-month period. The typical number of hours for this position will not exceed 24 hours/week.

Position Specific Summary

The Sports Recreation Worker in the City of Tucson's Parks and Recreation Department supports adult sports leagues, primarily adult softball, by serving as a scorekeeper and assisting with game-day operations.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Sports Recreation Coordinator. This position does not supervise.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate scores, game records, and other required league documentation for adult softball and volleyball games.
• Sets up and removes bases and other necessary game equipment before and after adult softball league games.
• Monitors games and assists with keeping league games on schedule while coordinating with officials, teams, and other recreation staff as needed.
• Communicates game-related issues, concerns, schedule disruptions, and other relevant information to the Recreation Coordinator overseeing the league.
• Observes and documents incidents occurring during league play, including player or spectator conduct, injuries, ejections, disputes, or other situations requiring follow-up by full-time staff.
• Responds to basic questions from players, officials, and spectators and refers concerns or situations requiring additional assistance to the Recreation Coordinator or appropriate full-time staff.
• Travels to various Tucson league and program locations as assigned and arrives prepared to complete scheduled scorekeeping and game-day responsibilities.
• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Working Conditions

The position works outdoors or requires moderate to intermediate physical activity, including standing and walking for extended periods in warm or hot temperature conditions.

This position requires flexibility to work a variety of schedules throughout the season, including evenings, weekends, and occasional hours outside of standard business hours. All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Some High School
• Work Experience: Under one (1) year of relevant experience
• Equivalency: Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a competitive athlete, coach, or sports official in softball and/or volleyball
• Prior experience serving as a scorekeeper for athletic events
• Knowledge of current rules of softball and/or volleyball

Position Details

Job Profile J3311 - Recreation Worker (NonPerm) To view the full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands click https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Tucson-Talent .

Compensation Grade G1008 Hourly Range $15.45 - 22.50 USD The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Non-Exempt Position Type Intermittent Non-Permanent (Fixed Term) Time Type Part time Department

Background Check This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.

Benefits

The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Depart

For any questions related to the recruitment process, please contact Sandra Fata at [e-mail].