Youth Basketball Scorekeeper - Winter Season

Closing date open until filled; priority consideration for applications received by November 1, 2026.

About the role

Have a passion for sports and follow the game of basketball? Looking for a seasonal part‑time opportunity that aligns with your school or work schedule? The City of Des Moines is hiring scorekeepers for the youth basketball season, January through March 2027. Games are typically on weekends with some evening weekday games if necessary, involving 4‑6 hour shifts. Basketball games start January 2, 2027, and training is required in December. The City of Des Moines Park and Recreation serves youth in grades Kindergarten through 6th grade. Scorekeepers work under the supervision of the Recreation Coordinator or designee, using their knowledge of basketball and ability to work with coaches and referees to help facilitate a successful recreation program.

Responsibilities

• Arrive to work location on time for set‑up duties.
• Keep score at youth basketball games.
• Assist in emergency procedures.
• Record fouls, points and penalties on log sheet and keep players, parents, referees and spectators informed of the score.
• Assist in putting away chairs, cleaning, and sanitizing the gym as required.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a scorekeeper preferred.
• Working with children and/or teens preferred.
• A combination of experience and training enabling the individual to perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the game of basketball and the Des Moines Recreation Youth Basketball rules and program expectations specific to each youth basketball division.
• Ability to work in tandem with referees and coaches to ensure scores are reported according to league rules.
• Ability to recognize and correct safety hazards.
• Effective oral communication skills with players, coaches, referees and spectators.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with players, coaches, referees and spectators.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds to put away chairs and clean up the gym.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule; hours are subject to change.

Pay

Salary $18.26 per hour.

Schedule

• Extra‑hire positions during the basketball season from January through March.
• Hours vary, typically on Saturdays with make‑up games on weeknights.
• Hours range from 0 to 20 hours per week, dependent on program needs.
• Games are usually on weekends with some evening weekday games if necessary.
• Shifts are 4‑6 hours in length.
• Basketball games start January 2, 2027.
• Must be available for training in December.