Youth Sports Scorekeeper/Site Support (Recreation Assistant)

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

457b retirement plan

Job summary

The City and County of Denver’s Parks and Recreation Department is seeking Youth Sports Scorekeepers (Recreation Assistants) for the winter season. This on-call, part-time position works on-site at recreation centers and field sites across Denver, earning $19.29 per hour, with eligibility for the 457b plan.

You must be at least 14 and obtain CPR/First Aid within six months. Responsibilities include setting up equipment, scorekeeping, roster management, and enforcing safety and rules to ensure

Qualifications

• Must be at least 14 years old and CPR/First Aid certification within six months of hire.
• Education or experience are not required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Set up and break down league site equipment.
• Perform scorekeeping and report scores to Site Supervisors after games.
• Manage game rosters.
• Ensure good sportsmanship and participant safety; enforce program rules.
• Have fun and ensure a fun experience for participants.

Skills

Basketball knowledge

Reliable transportation

Job description

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

Application Deadline

Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. This posting may close when hiring needs are met.

What We Offer

This is an on-call position, which means it is a part-time, hourly role. This position will work no more than 39 hours per week. The pay rate for this position $19.29/hour and is eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan. This position is not eligible for other additional benefits. On‑call positions may have routine or variable work schedules.

Location

In this position you can expect to work on site at recreation centers and/or field sites throughout Denver.

What You’ll Do

The City and County of Denver’s Department of Parks and Recreation offers Youth Sports programming for kids ages 3 - 17 years. Our team of devoted Coaches enrich the lives of youth through engagement of sports, learning the fundamentals of numerous sports including baseball, basketball, coach pitch, T-ball, softball, flag football, gymnastics, tumbling, cheerleading, volleyball, soccer, and track and field. To find more information about our full lineup of seasonal sports, check us out at our Denver Youth Sports webpage.

Below is a breakdown of our sports by season:

Winter: Basketball

Spring: Flag Football, Soccer, Volleyball

Summer: Baseball/Softball, T-Ball/Coach Pitch, Track and Field

Fall: Flag Football, Soccer, Volleyball

Year-Round: Tennis, Gymnastics, Cheerleading, Sports Camps

The winter season is just around the corner, and we are looking for enthusiastic staff to join our team! Our team of Scorekeepers will support Site Supervisors in the operation of youth sports games.

As a Youth Sports Scorekeeper (Recreation Assistant), you will:

• Set up and break down league site equipment.
• Perform scorekeeping and report scores to Site Supervisors following the completion of games.
• Manage game rosters.
• Ensure good sportsmanship, participant safety, and enforce program rules.
• Have fun and ensure a fun experience for participants.

The youth sports winter season runs from December to March. We are looking for staff who can commit to the full duration of their respective season.

What You’ll Bring

The Youth Sports winter season runs from December to March. We are looking for staff who can commit to the full duration of their respective season.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Basketball knowledge
• Reliable transportation

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You’ll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: None
• Experience Requirement: None
• Education/Experience Equivalency: None
• Licensure/Certifications: Must be at least 14 years of age at the time of application; requires certification in CPR and First Aid within six (6) months of date of hire; licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of continued employment

About Everything Else

Job Profile

RG2909 Recreation Assistant

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Position Type

Oncall

Position Salary Range

$19.29 - $26.43

Target Pay

$19.29/hour

Agency

Parks and Recreation

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