Event Staff

Suffolk Public Schools; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Suffolk Public Schools is seeking event staff for sports games, responsible for various roles including clock operators, game security, and ticket takers. Candidates should have an interest in sports and strong communication skills. This role requires professionalism and the ability to work evenings.

Qualifications

• Interest or experience in sports as an athlete, official, or coach.
• Ability to calmly execute conflict resolution under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Clock operators keep time and score for contests.
• Game security checks for prohibited items and enforces policies.
• Ticket takers authorize fan entry through ticket scanning.

Skills

Conflict Resolution

Communication

Customer Service

Job description

Event Staff

Compensation: $40/Game

Description

The sports game day worker includes, but is not limited to clock operators, game security, ticket takers, announcers, and facility manager. The sports game day worker is responsible for performing duties related to running an athletic event under the supervision of the Director of Student Activities (DSA). The game day worker will conduct themselves in a professional manner, maintain a professional attitude and appearance, and work positively with the DSA to maintain a safe environment for all participants in the program.

Job Summary

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge or skills associated with

CLOCK OPERATORS

The Clock Operator will work to accurately keep the time, the running score, and pertinent player information of all contests for each specific sport or event, conduct contests in a professional manner, maintain a professional attitude and appearance, and work positively with the sports program to maintain a safe environment for all participants in the program.

GAME SECURITY

Game Security provides checks for prohibited items at all public entries via bag check and enforcement of entry policies for authorized items. Game Security is also responsible for restricting access to specified areas.

TICKET TAKERS

Ticket Takers are responsible for authorizing fan entry at public gates through the scanning of tickets and the enforcement of entry and exit policies.

GAME DAY OPERATIONS STAFF

Game Day Operations Staff will prepare facilities for all athletic contests. Set-Up/Break down of all events. Assist with game management responsibilities and will be the liaison to visiting teams/officials.

ANNOUNCERS

Sports Announcers describe the action and provide colorful commentary for broadcasts of sporting events. Announcers should have knowledge of the sport, the teams that are playing, and their players. They should have the ability to quickly summarize what’s happening during the game and offer commentary on the game.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Qualifications

• Interest or experience in sports as an athlete, official, or coach
• Ability to calmly execute conflict resolution and uphold departmental policies under pressure in critical situations
• Willing and able to work evenings
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills
• Customer service skills that help resolve conflicts in a professional manner
  
  

Working Conditions

Sit/stand for long periods of time, operate or demonstrate sports equipment and technologies, speak and hear clearly, drive to various sites, lift objects to approximately 50 pounds.