Athletics Game Technician

100 Miami University; Fairborn (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

100 Miami University is seeking an Athletics Game Technician to support various sporting events in Fairborn, Ohio. The role involves operating the game clock, managing scoreboard information, and public address announcing during events, ensuring a smooth experience for all participants.

Ideal candidates will have a basic understanding of sports rules and the ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends. A background check is required for this temporary position.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of rules and scoring for applicable sports.
• Availability for varying hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to learn and operate scoreboard systems and timing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate game clock, shot clock, and scoreboard systems during competitions.
• Manage accurate timekeeping in accordance with sport-specific rules.
• Serve as public address announcer during athletic events.

Skills

Knowledge of sports rules and scoring

Ability to operate scoreboard systems

Timekeeping skills

Job description

Job Title: Athletics Game Technician

Department: Sport and Facility Support

Worker Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Pay Type: Period Activity Pay Benefit Eligible

The Athletics Game Technician performs technical duties at various sporting events, ensuring smooth operations and an exceptional experience for athletes, fans, and staff. This position is responsible for managing scorekeeping, timekeeping, game clock operations, and public address announcing during live athletic events.

Essential Duties

• Operate game clock, shot clock, and scoreboard systems during athletic competitions
• Manage accurate timekeeping in accordance with sport‑specific rules and regulations
• Maintain and update scoreboard information including scores, fouls, timeouts, and other game data
• Serve as public address announcer, delivering starting lineups, in‑game announcements, sponsor messages, and presentations
• Coordinate with game officials, coaches, and event staff to ensure accurate information broadcasting

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of rules and scoring for applicable sports
• Must be available to work hours that vary based on the athletic event schedule and typically include evenings, weekends, and some holidays
• Ability to learn and operate scoreboard systems, timing equipment, and audio equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience performing technical duties at various sporting events

Additional Position Information

• Required Application Documents: resume
• Background check is required.
• All campuses are smoke‑ and tobacco‑free campuses.
• This organization participates in E‑Verify.
• Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices.