Basketball Scorekeeper

Salary: $13.00 – $14.00 Hourly

Location : Huntley, IL

Job Type: PART TIME

Job Number: 00034

Department: Recreation

Area: Athletics

Opening Date: 10/09/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

Basketball Scorekeeper is a part time position. Scorekeepers Will work in cooperation with assigned independently contracted game officials. May be asked to assist the facility supervisor with the set up and break down of all necessary equipment for the program. Assists in promoting lines of communication between the park district and participants. Basketball Scorekeepers report to the Recreation Manager – Athletics and Events

Essential Duties

1. Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to first scheduled game.
2. Understand and implement the District’s mission and values statements as created and approved by the Park District Board.
3. Supervise and assist any part time staff, independent contractors, and volunteers that have assigned duties at the facility related to the event. This can include, but is not limited to, game officials, facility supervisors, and volunteer coaches.
4. Monitor game court and bench areas during a game.
5. Assist with the set up and break down all necessary equipment.
6. Assist with emergency procedures and building evacuation.
7. Perform all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the park district’s safety program.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

1. Assist with any special projects related to a game or event.
2. Assist with general upkeep of facilities including light janitorial duties as necessary.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

1. Worker may be exposed to any conditions normally present in a gymnasium setting.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

1. While performing this job, the employee is required to speak and listen, stand, walk, use hands, sit, stoop, or kneel, bend and lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
2. Must be able to operate any electronic scoring equipment necessary for the proper administration of the game.
3. Specific vision requirements include distance, peripheral and depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
4. Basketball scorekeepers must be able to resolve differences and problems that arise with discrepancies in game statistics with the assigned game officials and volunteer coaches, or when necessary, seek the assistance of the Facility or Recreation Manager in resolving such issues.
5. Must be able to maintain a safe and well-organized work area.
6. Must be able to function in stressful situations, such as when first aid or CPR is required.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS (PERSONNEL)

1. Interact with co-workers, general population/park patrons in a professional and positive manner.

SAFETY AND FACILITY REQUIREMENTS

1. Assure a safe and hazard free environment by inspecting and taking the necessary action to correct and safeguard against potential problems and/or accidents.
2. Must comply with all safety policies and procedures now in effect or adopted in the future.
3. Worker must be able to follow directions with safe follow through and exercises good judgement and safety awareness.
4. Worker will use all required PPE.
5. All unsafe conditions are to be reported to your supervisor immediately.

Qualifications

1. Ability to understand and exhibit behavior consistent with the stated park district policy.
2. Sufficient knowledge of the sport of basketball and ability to keep both written record of game events and operate electronic scoreboard equipment.
3. Must possess a pleasant demeanor and can always interact with the public in a courteous manner.

Supplemental Information
GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICIES, SAFETY, ETC.

It is expected that all Huntley Park District Staff comply with the policies and procedures as set forth by the Huntley Park District Board of Commissioners. Resources that outline these policies and procedures include the Personnel Policy Manual, Safety Manual, Departmental Manual, Area or Job Specific Manuals and other written or verbal procedures as provided by your supervisor. As all situations cannot be documented even in manuals such as these, it is further expected that your actions as an employee are always performed with safety in mind, respect of your fellow staff and customers in mind, and at the direction of your supervisor. It is expected that all staff learn and understand these policies and procedures.

This job description is meant as an outline of the job and does not represent all duties

This is a Part-time hourly position offering facility benefits such as free aquatic membership, free fitness memebership and discounts on programming while you are actively working. Also if minimum hours are met, pension (IMRF) is available.