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Kishwaukee College

Official Game Scorekeeper

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An Umpire or Referee officiates at sports games and matches to ensure that players and teams follow the official rules of the sport. Announces scoring, calls penalties or makes judgment calls on plays in a game. Requires that players show good sportsmanship in the way that a game or match is conducted.

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Job Description

Job Summary The position of Official Game Scorekeeper is in the Athletics Department. This individual would keep official scorebook for various athletic matches and home games on Kishwaukee College campus. Events typically start mid to late afternoons and early evenings and run about two (2) hours in duration each game. Official Game Scorekeeper will also have to interact with Kishwaukee coaching staffs, referees/officials, student athletes and opposing team coaches and players. Season is from mid-August through to early November each year as well as from early October until mid-March each year. Games are typically on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the week as well as some Saturdays. Other days of the week do occur on occasion.
Supervisorial Responsibilities:
None Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong commitment to the mission of the community college Demonstrated knowledge of athletics, sports rules of the sport working Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with students, college employees and the public Skill in working effectively in a team environment with a customer service focus Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, strong math skills. Required Qualifications Some previous relevant scorekeeping experience at high school or college level. Preferred Qualifications Some experience as a former student athlete in college for basketball and/or volleyball or previous relevant experience Physical Demands Work may include lifting some electronic equipment no more than 5-10 pounds Work is conducted in a loud indoor gymnasium environment This position requires some physical activity and movement but also requires sitting at a scorer's table for hours at a time EOE Statement Kishwaukee College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and any reasonable and timely accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act will be made upon documented request by the employee. Position Status Temporary Hours per Week About two (2) hours per game Weeks per Year 0 Budgeted Hours per Year 0 Temporary Position - Begin Date 08/26/2026 Temporary Positions - End Date 02/28/2027 Type of Position PT Non-Benefited Hiring Salary Range Requested $60.00 per game Support Staff Pay Band (if applicable) Support Staff Pay Range (if applicable Posting Detail Information Posting Number S410P Number of Vacancies 1 Job Open Date 07/27/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary Advertising Summary Internal Posting for Position, College Website Illustrative Examples of Essential Functions Job Duty Name Description of Job Duty Supervise the update of scorebook during games Understanding of general basketball and volleyball rules Essential Duty? Yes Percentage Of Time 100