What does a scorekeeper do?

A scorekeeper is responsible for keeping an accurate score at sporting events. In this career, your job duties include keeping the scoreboard accurate during contests, keeping accurate statistics about the players, and working with game officials to ensure a fair contest. There are no formal qualifications needed for a career as a scorekeeper, but experience and knowledge of the rules of the sport are beneficial. You also need excellent multitasking skills and a keen eye for detail.