What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Basketball Scorekeeper position at City of Saint Paul?
About The Position
Saint Paul Municipal Athletics is looking to hire 20-24 people as youth basketball scorekeepers at various Recreation Centers throughout the city for the 2026-2027 youth basketball season.
Here's What You Can Expect To Do
Potential hires will work from 8:30am-4pm on Saturday’s beginning on November 14, 2026, with the season ending on January 30, 2027.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Position Requirements
Applicants must be at least 14 years of age as of November 14, 2026.
No experience is necessary, and we will provide all training and materials. This may lead to other scorekeeper opportunities throughout the week.
How to Apply
Submit a City of Saint Paul online application, including answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire.
First time applying online? Read our How to Apply Online Guide.
Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.
Learn more about our Hiring Process
Contract: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements. This is a CONTRACT position and is therefore not governed by City Civil Service Rules.
Selection Process: Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers will select candidates to contact from the list.
Condition of Employment: This position requires a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment.
Contact Information
Jessica Williams
Community Recreation Coordinator
Municipal Athletics
1500 Rice Street
Saint Paul, MN 55117
P: (651) 558-2253
Jessica.williams@ci.stpaul.mn.us
The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Working Title: Youth Basketball Scorekeeper
Official Title: Parks and Recreation Worker
The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.
Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:
City Paid Benefits
01
By November 14, 2026, I will be at least 14 years old?
Do you have any experience working a scorer's book and score board for basketball?
If yes, with what program and approximately how many games?
04
Do you have access to transportation to and from the recreation center you will be assigned to?
Are you available to work on Saturdays and a couple of Sundays? (8:30 am - 4 pm, on November 14, 21, December 5, 12, 19, 2026, and January 9, 16, 23 and possibly January 30, 2027)
What do you know about the St. Paul Parks and Recreation Youth Basketball Program?
07
Explain why you feel you should be selected for this position.
08
Do you have any additional comments you'd like to add to your application?
09
RECRUITMENT: How did you first find your way to our website to apply for this position? (check all that apply)
RECRUITMENT: If not indicated above, please specify where you heard about the position (e.g., specific organization/website name, City of Saint Paul employee name).
Saint Paul Municipal Athletics is looking to hire 20-24 people as youth basketball scorekeepers at various Recreation Centers throughout the city for the 2026-2027 youth basketball season.
Here's What You Can Expect To Do
- Keep record of the names and numbers of players who are to start the game and of all substitutes who enter the game.
- Record the field goals (baskets) made, the free throws made and missed and keep a running summary of the points scored.
- Record the personal and technical fouls reported on each player and notify an official immediately when the fifth foul (personal and technical) is charged to any player, the second technical foul is charged to any team member, bench personnel, or directly to the head coach or the third technical foul is charged to the head coach.
- Record the time-out information charged to each team (who and when) and notify a team and its coach, through an official, whenever that team is granted its final allotted charged time-out.
- Must be able to operate an electronic scoreboard while maintaining the accurate score and game time.
- Must be able to effectively communicate and work with the on-floor game officials.
- Must be on-time and maintain a strong sense of attention to detail.
Potential hires will work from 8:30am-4pm on Saturday’s beginning on November 14, 2026, with the season ending on January 30, 2027.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Position Requirements
Applicants must be at least 14 years of age as of November 14, 2026.
No experience is necessary, and we will provide all training and materials. This may lead to other scorekeeper opportunities throughout the week.
How to Apply
Submit a City of Saint Paul online application, including answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire.
First time applying online? Read our How to Apply Online Guide.
Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.
Learn more about our Hiring Process
Contract: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements. This is a CONTRACT position and is therefore not governed by City Civil Service Rules.
Selection Process: Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers will select candidates to contact from the list.
Condition of Employment: This position requires a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment.
Contact Information
Jessica Williams
Community Recreation Coordinator
Municipal Athletics
1500 Rice Street
Saint Paul, MN 55117
P: (651) 558-2253
Jessica.williams@ci.stpaul.mn.us
The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Working Title: Youth Basketball Scorekeeper
Official Title: Parks and Recreation Worker
The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.
Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:
City Paid Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vacation/Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Life Insurance
- Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
- Deferred Compensation
- Retirement Program
- Dental
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Long Term Care Insurance
01
By November 14, 2026, I will be at least 14 years old?
- Yes
- No
Do you have any experience working a scorer's book and score board for basketball?
- Yes
- No
If yes, with what program and approximately how many games?
04
Do you have access to transportation to and from the recreation center you will be assigned to?
- Yes
- No
Are you available to work on Saturdays and a couple of Sundays? (8:30 am - 4 pm, on November 14, 21, December 5, 12, 19, 2026, and January 9, 16, 23 and possibly January 30, 2027)
- Yes
- No
What do you know about the St. Paul Parks and Recreation Youth Basketball Program?
07
Explain why you feel you should be selected for this position.
08
Do you have any additional comments you'd like to add to your application?
09
RECRUITMENT: How did you first find your way to our website to apply for this position? (check all that apply)
- City of Saint Paul website
- City of Saint Paul employee
- City of Saint Paul job interest card
- City of Saint Paul walk-in
- City of Saint Paul Posted! newsletter
- City of Saint Paul Gov.Delivery notifications
- Friend or family member
- League of Minnesota Cities website
- Governmentjobs.com website
- X (formerly known as Twitter)
- Indeed.com website
- ZipRecruiter
- Pollen website
- MinnesotaWorks.net
- College or University
- Community organization
- Job fair
- Professional association
- Saint Paul Elevate Session
- People of Color Career Fair
- Other
RECRUITMENT: If not indicated above, please specify where you heard about the position (e.g., specific organization/website name, City of Saint Paul employee name).
- Required Question