Hockey Scorekeeper

Be part of game day at Chapman Hill Ice Rink as a Hockey Scorekeeper with the City of Durango. You’ll operate the scoreboard, keep track of game time and score, and record game details. Working alongside the site supervisor and other recreation staff, you’ll help prepare for games and keep accurate records from the opening faceoff to the final buzzer. This role calls for attention to detail, focus, and the ability to follow fast-paced play.

City of Durango’s Trail to Excellence
The City of Durango is a purpose-driven organization with more than 400 full-time and 300 part-time and seasonal employees across 15 departments, all working together to provide a wide range of services that keep our community running every day. From public safety and utilities to parks and recreation, our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality services that enhance the lives of all who live, work, and visit here. 

At the city, we focus on continually improving how we work and serve the community. This effort is called the Trail to Excellence (T2E), and every employee plays a part in it. Whether you work outdoors, in an office, or lead a team, your daily efforts connect to the city’s mission of providing excellent service and reaching the city’s vision of being a multigenerational community that is authentic, diverse, engaged, thriving, and environmentally responsible. The full details of this vision are outlined in the city’s strategic plan. 

As a member of our team, your work will be meaningful because: 

• Your ideas help shape citywide improvements. 
• The work you do ties directly into measurable goals. 
• You'll be part of a system that values collaboration, innovation, and results. 

What You’ll Do in This Role:  

• Keep track of the score and game time using the scoreboard. 
  
• Record penalties, timeouts, scoring, and other game details on the score sheet. 
  
• Arrive at least 30 minutes before games and help set up equipment so games can start on time. 
  
• Work with the site supervisor and other recreation staff to help games run smoothly and support a respectful game environment. 
  
• Help with incident or accident reports when needed. 
  
• Help clean up after games, put equipment away, and take found belongings to lost and found. 
• Submit your timecard for hours worked. 
  

You Have:  

• The ability to read and write at a level needed to perform the job. 
  
• Knowledge of hockey. 
  
• Previous scorekeeping experience, and CPR, First Aid, or AED certification are preferred but not required. 
  

• Pay attention to game play and keep track of details accurately. 
  
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with players, coaches, coworkers, and community members. 
  
• Work well with the site supervisor and other recreation staff. 
  
• Stay calm and professional when questions or concerns come up. 
  

What We Can Offer You: The following perks are available for part-time and seasonal employees. 

• Free pass to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area 
  
• Free Transit pass 
  
• Eligibility to participate in the City’s Annual Wellness Challenge and a chance to receive prizes and cash rewards
  

Belong at the City of Durango: 

We believe in creating an inclusive workforce that welcomes diversity of thoughts, viewpoints, and experiences. 

The City of Durango is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

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Positions remain open until their listed deadline or until filled. Early closures are rare, but we encourage applying promptly.