Athletics Game Technician

Miami University; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University in Oxford, OH is seeking an Athletics Game Technician to support sporting events. The role handles scorekeeping, timekeeping, game clock operations, and PA announcements to ensure smooth events and a great spectator experience.

Responsibilities include operating clocks, updating scores, coordinating with officials and staff, and delivering announcements. The position requires availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of rules and scoring for applicable sports.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
• Ability to learn and operate scoreboard, timing, and audio equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate game clock, shot clock, and scoreboard systems during competitions.
• Manage accurate timekeeping per sport rules and regulations.
• Maintain and update scoreboard information including scores, fouls, timeouts, and other game data.
• Serve as public address announcer delivering lineups, in-game announcements, sponsor messages.

Skills

Rules knowledge

Time management

Scorekeeping

Job description

Athletics Game Technician

Job Title

Athletics Game Technician

Department

Sport and Facility Support JM

Worker Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Pay Type

Period Activity Pay

Benefit Eligible

No

Job Description Summary

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.

Job Description

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

Required Application Documents

resume

Special Instructions (if applicable)

None

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke-and tobacco-free campuses. This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work

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