Scorekeeper

Posted: Sunday, 12 October 2025
Valid Thru: Tuesday, 11 November 2025
Index Requested on: 10/13/2025 01:56:36
Indexed on: 10/13/2025 01:56:36

Location: Lafayette, CO, 80026, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

City of Lafayette, CO is hiring!

Description:

The Scorekeeper is responsible for tracking and recording points, scores, infractions, and any other relevant data in a game, match, or competition to ensure transparency, accuracy, and integrity of the scoring process.

Must be at least 14 years of age to apply for this position.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE: Thorough knowledge of specific sports program rules and interpretations; knowledge of City and department policies.

SKILL: Demonstrated skill in the operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job. Quick data management, especially in fast-paced environments. Attention to detail to ensure accuracy. Basic technical skills to operate scorekeeping equipment.

ABILITY: Communicate effectively with referees, coaches, gym supervisors, participants and the public; follow written and verbal instructions; remain current on rules of specific sports; analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action to be taken; work with little or no supervision, as necessary; analyze and assess facility, equipment and weather safety hazards; learn and adhere to the facility emergency procedures; establish and maintain effective relationships with the public.

TRAINING: None required. Additional specialty/certifications preferred if available.

EXPERIENCE: Some prior working experience; experience with playing, officiating, or instructing sports programs, or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence of required knowledge, skills and abilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:
  • Accurately note each team's or player's progress during the event.
  • Ensure real-time updates of scores.
  • Operate the scoreboard or electronic display system to reflect the current score.
  • Reset and prepare the scoreboard for each new game or round.
  • Record penalties, fouls, or other game-specific events that affect the game.
  • Communicate score updates to coaches, players, officials and gym supervisors.
  • Ensure the scoreboard is functioning correctly and troubleshoot any issues.
  • Monitor and update game time if applicable.
  • Manage equipment and ensure all gear is in good condition. May be required to set-up and break-down materials used for games.
  • Always represent the organization professionally and positively.
  • Provides excellent customer service, including interacting with participants to answer questions and resolve problems.
  • Keeps supervisor informed of customer and facility needs and reports any issues and concerns.
  • Promote good sportsmanship, teamwork, and a love for the game.
  • Communicate and enforce all city, department, building and/or park policies and procedures if applicable; complete any necessary reports and forms (i.e., Incident Report, Attendance Record, etc.)
  • Attend scheduled meetings as required.
  • Perform related duties as required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must pass basic sports understanding test.
  • Must hold current CPR/AED certification or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire.
  • Ages 14-15 limited to:
    • School in Session - 3 hours/day; 18 hours/week between 7: 00 AM to 7: 00 PM.
    • School not in Session - 8 hours/day; 40 hours/week, no later than 9: 00 PM.
Please ensure your application is complete and submitted prior to 11: 59 pm on November 7, 2025, to be considered. Incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process.

Responsibilities:

Please review the job description.

Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

Benefits:

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