Sports Scorekeeper

Town of Blacksburg, VA; Red Hill (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Blacksburg, VA is seeking a game scorekeeper to manage scorekeeping for scheduled athletic events and programs. The role requires independent judgment and thorough knowledge of VHSL rules across sports.

Responsibilities include tracking game times, reporting incidents, and coordinating with officials and coaches. The position offers a per-game salary and opportunities to participate in related duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Moderate knowledge of officiating sport(s).
• Good vision, stamina, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Keep score for sporting events, games, or competitions.
• Keep track of event times, including game times and elapsed time during game segments.
• Report to regulating organizations regarding sporting activities, complaints made, and actions taken or needed such as fines or other disciplinary actions.
• Confer with other sporting officials, coaches, players, and facility managers to provide information, coordinate activities, and discuss problems.
• Performs sideline crew duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Good vision

Teamwork

Job description

This position is responsible for keeping score of scheduled athletic games and programs. A high level of independent judgment is essential for the function of this position, and a thorough knowledge of current VHSL rules and regulations for each sport. This position will also perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Salary: $15.30 per game

The Town of Blacksburg is an EEO Employer M/F/D/V

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Keep score for sporting events, games, or competitions
• Keep track of event times, including game times and elapsed time during game segments, starting or stopping play when necessary
• Report to regulating organizations regarding sporting activities, complaints made, and actions taken or needed such as fines or other disciplinary actions
• Confer with other sporting officials, coaches, players, and facility managers in order to provide information, coordinate activities, and discuss problems
• Performs sideline crew duties

Communication Skills

Scorekeepers must have good communication skills in order to inform coaches, athletes, and spectators when needed for different time/score events

Good Vision

Scorekeepers must have good vision to view officials, etc., from the sidelines

Teamwork

The ability to cooperate and come to a mutual decision is essential. Must be able to work in a group to keep score of a game

Education and Experience

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Moderate knowledge of officiating sport(s)

Good vision, stamina, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.