Job Details

Adult Sports Program Scorekeeper

The City of Meridian, Parks and Recreation department is looking for a Part-Time Temporary Adult Sports Program Scorekeeper. Reports to the Recreation Sports Coordinator. Salary range is $10.00 - $13.00 per hour, DOE. Open until filled.

Job Summary:

Serves as scorekeeper for adult sports programs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Set up facility for sports events;
• Locks and unlocks recreation facilities;
• Performs field and facility inspections;
• Records score and times of games;
• Checks scoreboard & game clock equipment before each game;
• Notifies officials of any equipment problems;
• Keeps hand-written log of the score of each game;
• Communicates with League managers and enforces league rules;
• Reports league scores and standing to Adult Sports Coordinator;
• Acts as official scorekeeper;
• Performs minor field/gym maintenance on a nightly basis;
• Reports accidents using approved forms;
• Reports to Recreation Sports Coordinator on a weekly basis;
• Monitors sports rosters for illegal players;
• Enforce city ordinances such as dogs on leashes & alcohol policy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or needed.

Job Specifications:

• Must be 16 years of age;
• CPR and First Aid certified highly desired, but not required;
• Working knowledge of the rules of softball and proper time keeping procedures;
• Visual acuity to read officials hand signals.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must have good public relations skills;
• Must be a good organizer;
• Must be able to work evenings and some weekends;
• Must display an attitude of cooperation and the ability to work well with others;
• Ability to act in an emergency;
• Ability to work as a team player;
• Ability to resolve conflict amongst participants
• Integrity, in the performance of assigned tasks;
• Ability to communicate with management, co-workers and general public with respect and in a pleasant, courteous manner.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to temperature changes, night lighting and is subject to outside environmental conditions;
• Constantly requires clarity of speech and hearing, which permits the employee to communicate effectively;
• Frequently requires repetitive movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers;
• Constantly requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in an outside environment to accomplish tasks.