Part-Time Adult Sports Scorekeeper; Softball

FILING DEADLINE: Continuous/Open until Filled (City of Reedley will accept applications until a sufficient amount of applications have been received, or selection has been made; therefore the recruitment may close at anytime)

The Community Services Department is recruiting for one (1) Part-Time Adult Sports Scorekeeper (Softball) position. The hours of work for this position will be 5:45pm to 10:30pm, possible Game Nights are expected to be on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for the Months of March through May. Work hours for this position may vary, hours are not guaranteed, and the schedule is subject to change.

This position is in the Community Services Department and subject to the terms and conditions of employment as specified in the City's Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual. Please review the job description below for employment requirements.

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It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess. A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application. Failure to submit a completed application with attachments (if required) will disqualify you from consideration for the position.

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E.O.E.

Under the supervision of the Community Services Department, the Scorekeeper will provide for the safety and enjoyment of players in the adult sport programs. The Scorekeeper will administer the rules for basketball and softball programs while keeping score of the game during the designated seasons.

(may include, but are not limited to, the following)

• Keeping score of games for assigned adult sport.
• Interact on a professional basis with managers, players, and spectators.
• Setup and clean up necessary supplies and equipment.
• Attend all meetings and trainings related to the sports program.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Keep accurate score of the game.
• Monitor team rosters for eligibility.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Safe and appropriate sports play.
• Relevant legislation, policies, procedures, and rules of the sport program.

• Supervise adults.
• Analyze and solve problems.
• Make effective decisions.
• Communicate effectively with managers, participants, and spectators.
• Manage stressful situations.
• Effectively manage time.
• Teach others how to keep score.

• Maintain the confidentiality, at all times, of sensitive information received while performing the duties of this position.
• Be respectful.
• Be sensitive and aware of cultural diversity.
• Be flexible.
• Demonstrate sound work ethics.
• Be consistent and fair.
• Be compassionate and understanding.
• Build esteem while ensuring a safe and secure environment.
• Listen to concerns and make a fair and professional decision.
• Make quick decisions in high stress situations.

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

• A minimum of two years of experience with the sports program.
• Planning, organizing, or playing in the sport.
• Know the basic rules, practices and equipment used in the sport.

• None.

• Attend pre-season mandatory training.

• Must be able to obtain a work permit.

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be sitting for the majority of the time but also walking and running. The employee will be expected to clean and maintain the equipment and the facility, and may move throughout the facility/field to get equipment setup and cleaned up. Employee may be working outside in the elements.
• The employee will be working in a busy and occasionally noisy environment. There may be a number of activities and situations happening at the same time. The employee is required to supervise all functions of the sport, managers, and spectators at said sport. Employee should be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time.
• Lifting, carrying, and/or pushing 50 pounds or more on occasion.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position.