FWS Basketball Score Table Assistant - Fall 2026

Athletics Basketball Score Table Assistant

The Athletics Basketball Score Table Assistant will support game-day operations for MIU basketball by assisting with score table responsibilities after completing proper training. Duties may include preparing the scorebook, maintaining player rosters, managing the possession arrow, recording game statistics, and operating the game and shot clocks. The position will help ensure accurate and efficient score table operations during basketball games.

This position appeals to:

• Student-athletes who enjoy working in an active, team-oriented environment.
• Students interested in sports management, athletics administration, recreation, facility management, or event operations.
• Students who are dependable, organized, detail-oriented, and take pride in maintaining clean and professional spaces.
• Students who prefer hands-on work instead of primarily desk-based responsibilities.
• Students seeking practical work experience, professional references, and transferable workplace skills.
• Students who enjoy supporting athletic programs and contributing behind the scenes to successful practices, games, and events.

Experience gained / advantages for students:

• Gains hands-on experience with official basketball scorekeeping, game clocks, shot clocks, possession indicators, and statistical recording.
• Develops a stronger understanding of basketball rules, game procedures, substitutions, fouls, timeouts, and scoring regulations.
• Builds concentration, accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strengthens communication and teamwork skills by working with officials, coaches, athletics staff, announcers, and other score-table personnel.
• Develops transferable skills in technology, recordkeeping, problem-solving, and professional decision-making.
• Provides valuable experience for students interested in sports management, officiating, broadcasting, statistics, athletics administration, or event operations.

Job responsibilities:

• Arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled game to prepare the score table, equipment, rosters, and game documents.
• Operate the official game clock, shot clock, scoreboard, possession indicator, or other assigned score-table equipment.
• Accurately record points, fouls, substitutions, timeouts, player points

Qualifications:

• Must be a currently enrolled student who is eligible to participate in the university's work-study program.
• Must have a basic understanding of basketball rules, scoring procedures, fouls, substitutions, timeouts, and game timing.
• Must demonstrate strong attention to detail, accuracy, concentration, and the ability to remain focused throughout the game.
• Must be dependable, punctual, professional, and available to work evenings, weekends, and scheduled home games.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and respectfully with officials, coaches, athletics staff, and other score-table personnel.
• Previous experience with scorekeeping, game clocks, shot clocks, statistics, or athletic event operations is preferred but not required; training will be provided.

Supervisor: Coach Romel Bryant

Location: Field House

Maharishi International University