Ice Arena Scorekeeper

About the role

This is a seasonal position. Hours are variable up to 40 per week depending on department need.

Final Day To Apply: 11/27/2026

It's fun and rewarding to work for the City of Steamboat Springs! Our employees are passionate and proud to serve our community with excellence and distinction. Our teams are awesome, and we are committed to our community and the very special place that is Steamboat Springs, Colorado!

About the role

General Purpose

Serves as an ambassador of the City of Steamboat Springs and upholds City values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Well-being, Respect and Compassion, while espousing safety at all times.

This seasonal position provides scorekeeping, game administration, and customer service support for youth and adult hockey programs at the Howelsen Ice Arena. Ensures accurate game records, effective communication with officials and participants, and a positive experience for players and spectators.

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Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experiences drives us forward every day. It's the collective sum of our experiences that makes Steamboat Springs and the Yampa Valley a powerful, insightful and welcoming community.

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of the Howelsen Ice Arena Programs Supervisor.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Accurately tracks and records scores, penalties, game statistics, and other relevant information during youth and adult hockey games.
• Operates the scoreboard, game clock, and related scorekeeping equipment.
• Assists officials by providing accurate game time, penalty, and scoring information during competition.
• Communicates disciplinary actions, penalties, and game information to officials, league coordinators, and arena staff as needed.
• Supports the game-day experience through music, announcements, and other media functions.
• Maintains accurate game documentation and records.
• Demonstrates professionalism and impartiality while interacting with players, coaches, officials, and spectators.
• Assists with program operations and other game-day responsibilities as assigned.
• Adheres to all City and department safety policies and procedures.

Peripheral Duties

• Assists participants and spectators with program information and general inquiries.
• Serves as a resource for adult and youth hockey league participants.
• Provides operational support for special events and tournaments as assigned.

Work Type and Schedule

Seasonal position requiring availability for weekday evening and weekend shifts. Additional shifts may be available during tournaments, special events, and peak hockey programming periods.

Education and Experience

• No prior experience required.
• Experience with hockey scorekeeping, sports officiating, recreation programming, or customer service is preferred.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of hockey rules, gameplay, equipment, and scoring procedures.
• Ability to accurately operate scorekeeping and timing systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate with players, coaches, officials, spectators, and arena staff.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced game environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail while maintaining records and statistics.
• Ability to remain composed and professional during competitive sporting events.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Tools and Equipment Used

Scoreboard control systems, game clock equipment, computers, audio and music systems, public address systems, radios, and other arena-related equipment.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, speak, hear, and use hands to operate scorekeeping equipment and computers.
• Must be able to concentrate for extended periods and accurately track multiple aspects of game play simultaneously.
• Occasional lifting of office or event materials up to 25 pounds may be required.

Work Environment

• Work is performed primarily within the scorekeeper's booth at the Howelsen Ice Arena.
• The arena environment is cold throughout the year and may be moderately noisy during games, tournaments, and special events.
• Weekday evening and weekend work is required.

Selection Guidelines

Formal application, evaluation of qualifications, interview, reference check, and job-related testing may be required.

• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.
• The omission of specific duties does not exclude them if they are similar, related, or logical assignments to the position.
• The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change as operational needs evolve.

If you like serving in a role that will directly and positively impact our great community, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Pay Range

$20.85 - $25.34

Offers will be negotiated based on each candidate's qualifications.