Youth Basketball Scorekeeper

City-of-Saint-Paul; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Saint Paul is seeking 20-24 youth basketball scorekeepers to support the 2026-2027 season across Recreation Centers. Shifts run Saturdays, 8:30am-4pm, starting November 14, 2026, through January 30, 2027. No prior experience required; training will be provided; positions are contract-based.

Scorekeepers will accurately record player lineups, scoring events, fouls, and timeouts, while coordinating with on-floor officials. Strong attention to detail and punctuality are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate an electronic scoreboard and track score and time.
• Ability to work with game officials and communicate clearly.
• Reliable attendance on Saturdays during the 2026-2027 season.

Responsibilities

• Record players and substitutes for each game.
• Log field goals, free throws, and total points.
• Record fouls and notify officials when limits are reached.
• Record time-out information and ensure final time-out is tracked.

Skills

Attention to detail

Punctual

Communication with officials

Job description

Saint Paul Municipal Athletics is looking to hire 20-24 people as youth basketball scorekeepers at various Recreation Centers throughout the city for the 2026-2027 youth basketball season.

Here’s what you can expect to do:

• Keep record of the names and numbers of players who are to start the game and of all substitutes who enter the game.
• Record the field goals (baskets) made, the free throws made and missed and keep a running summary of the points scored.
• Record the personal and technical fouls reported on each player and notify an official immediately when the fifth foul (personal and technical) is charged to any player, the second technical foul is charged to any team member, bench personnel, or directly to the head coach or the third technical foul is charged to the head coach.
• Record the time-out information charged to each team (who and when) and notify a team and its coach, through an official, whenever that team is granted its final allotted charged time-out.
• Must be able to operate an electronic scoreboard while maintaining the accurate score and game time.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and work with the on-floor game officials.
• Must be on-time and maintain a strong sense of attention to detail.

Information Specific to this Position:

Potential hires will work from 8:30am-4pm on Saturday’s beginning on November 14, 2026, with the season ending on January 30, 2027.

Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.

Applicants must be at least 14 years of age as of November 14, 2026.

No experience is necessary, and we will provide all training and materials. This may lead to other scorekeeper opportunities throughout the week.

Contract:

This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements. This is a CONTRACT position and is therefore not governed by City Civil Service Rules.

Selection Process:

Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers will select candidates to contact from the list.

Condition of Employment:

This position requires a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment.

Contact Information:

Jessica Williams

Community Recreation Coordinator

Municipal Athletics

1500 Rice Street

Saint Paul, MN55117

P: [phone]

[e-mail]

The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Working Title:

Youth Basketball Scorekeeper

Official Title:

Parks and Recreation Worker