How to hire a scorekeeper

How to hire a scorekeeper, step by step

Here's a step-by-step scorekeeper hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a scorekeeper job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new scorekeeper
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the scorekeeper you need to hire. Certain scorekeeper roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A scorekeeper's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, scorekeepers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of scorekeepers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Scorekeeper	Description	Hourly rate
   Scorekeeper	Umpires, referees, and other sports officials preside over competitive athletic or sporting events to help maintain standards of play. They detect infractions and decide penalties according to the rules of the game.	$11-51
   Referee	A referee is a sports official who is responsible for officiating games, sports events, or competitions. They must ensure that game rules are being followed by all players and make calls when these rules are broken... Show more	$12-61

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Data Entry
   • Softball Games
   • Intramural Sports
   • Score Sheets
   • Game Situations
   • Athletic Events
   • Baseball Games
   • Game Play
   • Soccer Games
   • Score Board
   • Basketball Season
   • Volleyball Games
   • Softball
   • Game Clock

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage, supervise and oversee tournament completion for several NCAA tournaments and championships.
   • Coach of all sporting team which includes basketball, soccer, flag football and wrestling.
   • Track and record points, penalties, fouls, and time during softball and basketball games.
   • Participate in all internal and external volleyball games and provide support and efficient feedback to team.
   • Keep score of all athletic games including volleyball, softball, baseball, basketball, and football.
   • Track inventory of coaches equipment, assign coaches schedules and teams, request soccer equipment and player uniforms as needed.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your scorekeeper job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A scorekeeper salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, scorekeepers' average salary in nebraska is 61% less than in pennsylvania.
   • Seniority. Entry-level scorekeepers earn 79% less than senior-level scorekeepers.
   • Certifications. A scorekeeper with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a scorekeeper's salary.

   Average scorekeeper salary

   $50,426yearly

   $24.24 hourly rate

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   Entry-level scorekeeper salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

   Average scorekeeper salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Virginia	$65,213	$31
   2	Arizona	$61,078	$29
   3	North Carolina	$58,663	$28
   4	California	$56,404	$27
   5	Maryland	$55,461	$27
   6	Washington	$43,826	$21
   7	Iowa	$41,822	$20
   8	Colorado	$38,931	$19
   9	Florida	$38,038	$18
   10	Utah	$36,613	$18
   11	Kansas	$36,565	$18
   12	Montana	$33,083	$16
   13	Texas	$32,240	$16

   Average scorekeeper salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Weber County Library System	$48,412	$23.27	2
   2	University of Florida	$45,048	$21.66
   3	City of Hampton	$43,956	$21.13
   4	City of Roanoke, Virginia - Government	$40,287	$19.37	2
   5	City of Davis	$40,081	$19.27
   6	Rink Management Services	$38,857	$18.68
   7	City Of West Des Moines	$38,682	$18.60
   8	Howard County Government	$38,073	$18.30
   9	Englewood Ohio	$35,891	$17.26
   10	City of Auburn	$35,325	$16.98
   11	City of Billings	$33,420	$16.07
   12	City Of Decatur Alabama	$32,357	$15.56
   13	Lehi City	$31,881	$15.33
   14	City of Thornton	$30,439	$14.63
   15	Liberty University	$28,437	$13.67	1
   16	South Suburban Parks and Recreation	$26,590	$12.78
   17	Jewish Community Center	$23,741	$11.41	2

4. Writing a scorekeeper job description

   A good scorekeeper job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a scorekeeper job description:

   Scorekeeper job description example

   Job Title: Scorekeeper/Officials
   Department: Active Living
   FLSA Status: $9.00 - 17.50 / Non-Exempt, Hourly

   
   
   Scope and Nature of Role
   
   Responsible for the keeping score or officiating of adult and youth athletics
   
   

   Essential Responsibilities

   • Have knowledge of all game rules, policies, and guidelines

   • Ensure that game rules, policies, and guidelines are being enforced by officials and players.
   • Assist with the setup and breakdown of games
   • Provides excellent customer service at all times, and ensures that all policies are properly implemented.
   • Performs additional duties as required.

   Qualifications:

   • Must have a basic understanding or knowledge of games and rules.
   • Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.

   Requirements for Officials:

   • Soccer Officials : Must be at least 15 years of age
   • Adult Softball/Basketball Officials: Must be at least 18 years of age
   • Baseball/Flag Football Officials : Must be at least 16 years of age
   • Lacrosse Officials : Must be Lacrosse Certified

   Requirements for Scorekeepers:

   • Must be at least 15 years of age
   • Knowledge of Specific sports rules, policies, and procedures

   How to Apply:
   All applications and resumes must be submitted online at www.decaturga.com.

   AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

   The City of Decatur is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

   To support the health and safety of our employees, work spaces, and the public with whom we interact, the City requires newly hired employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or to have received an approved accommodation based on medical condition or sincerely held religious belief or practice. Please let us know if you’d like to discuss the policy or available accommodations before proceeding with our recruitment process.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find scorekeepers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your scorekeeper job on Zippia to find and recruit scorekeeper candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit scorekeepers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new scorekeeper

   Once you've decided on a perfect scorekeeper candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new scorekeeper. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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