Team Sports Leader (Basketball Scorekeeper)

Nestled in the foothills of the majestic Rocky Mountains, Pocatello offers a perfect blend of work and play. With a semi-arid climate, you can experience the best of all four seasons, from hiking and skiing to fishing and camping. Plus, you're just a short drive away from Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Lava Hot Springs, and other must-visit destinations.

About the role

The Team Sports Leader performs a variety of tasks that support the youth and adult sports leagues offered by the City of Pocatello. The Leader may keep score manually or electronically for basketball, volleyball, and softball games, assist with the setup and takedown of facilities, organize the scorekeeping area, or monitor activities during events. The Team Sports Leader provides guidance and direction to participants and attendees to ensure a safe and positive experience. This position may require travel to surrounding communities to score or timekeep.

Applicants must be 16 years of age or older and successfully complete a background check. The work environment includes indoor conditions, outdoor weather conditions, wet and humid conditions, areas with dust, odors, mist, gases, or other airborne matter, and potential exposure to chemical hazards. This position works days, evenings, and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Softball, Basketball, or Volleyball referee or scorekeeper.
• Keep time for games/matches using an electronic scoreboard.
• Record team rosters into the scorebook and maintain a clean and accurate account of the game/match.
• Keep accurate records of any accidents or incidents that may occur during the game/match.
• Clean up any trash in the scorekeeper/timer area before leaving the gym/field.
• Record daily scores and report scores to the Team Sports Office in a timely manner.
• Keep time for timeouts and communicate with game officials when the time has expired.
• Keep an accurate record of the amount of time each player plays during the game, as prescribed in the rules.
• Provide all participants and spectators with a safe, friendly, positive game experience.
• Responsible for the care, oversight, and safety of the assigned gymnasium facility.
• Provide excellent customer service to ensure a safe, positive, and participant-friendly environment, communicate program information, and engage in active listening with customers to build relationships.
• Assist scorekeepers by locating the next game coaches and directing coaches to fill out their scorebooks 15 minutes prior to the start of their games.
• Provide oversight of assigned City & School District building areas including hallway inspections and walk-throughs, bathroom inspections, and sweeping/mopping of gym floors as needed.
• Communicate issues, concerns, and accidents as they occur immediately to the Team Sports Program Manager.

Requirements

• Applicant must be 16 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of basketball, volleyball, and/or softball.
• Experience participating in the named sport preferred.
• CPR and/or Basic First Aid Certification preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.

Skills

• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain a collaborative and cooperative working relationship with elected and appointed officials, other City employees, other organizations, and the public.
• Hand/finger dexterity to handle materials, manipulate tools, operate a computer, and reach with hands and arms.
• Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform essential functions and interact with the public.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, climb ladders, work at heights, and in confined spaces.
• Operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.