Penalty Box / Game Operations Worker

Breezy Point Resort; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Breezy Point Resort is seeking a Game Operations Worker to support hockey games, tournaments, and events at the Breezy Point Sports Center. Responsibilities include operating the game clock, scoreboard, penalty box, and public-address announcements to ensure smooth play and accurate records.

The role requires attention to detail, dependability, and the ability to stay calm in fast-paced settings. Training will cover all equipment, procedures, and safety rules, with opportunities to work varying

Qualifications

• Understand basic hockey rules and terminology.
• Follow referee signals accurately.
• Operate arena equipment after training.
• Maintain neutrality and professionalism during games.

Responsibilities

• Operate the game clock and scoreboard, including periods, penalties, scores, and other information.
• Staff the penalty box and track penalty times accurately.
• Open/close penalty box doors and communicate with game officials as needed.
• Record and maintain game statistics, including goals, assists, penalties, and shots.
• Complete or assist with official score sheets and game records.
• Serve as the public-address announcer for goals, penalties, and lineups.
• Operate arena music, sound effects, microphones, and audio equipment.
• Control arena lighting and game-presentation systems before, during, and after games.
• Coordinate music, lighting, announcements, and sound effects with game action and schedules.
• Follow referee signals to ensure accurate scoreboard and records.
• Communicate professionally with referees, coaches, players, spectators, and staff.
• Arrive early to prepare and test equipment.
• Report equipment or scoreboard issues to supervisors.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Follow Breezy Point Resort policies and safety procedures.
• Maintain professional conduct during games.
• Perform other game-day duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Public-address announcing

Communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Scoreboard

PA system

Lighting control

Audio equipment

Job description

Description

The Penalty Box / Game Operations Worker assists with the successful operation of hockey games, tournaments, and other events at the Breezy Point Sports Center. This position may be responsible for penalty box operations, scoreboard and game clock operation, tracking game statistics, public-address announcing, and operating arena lighting, music, and sound systems.

This position requires strong attention to detail, dependability, professionalism, and the ability to remain focused in a fast-paced game environment. Employees must work cooperatively with referees, coaches, players, Sports Center staff, and other game officials.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities may vary depending on the event and assigned position and may include:

• Operate the game clock and scoreboard, including game time, periods, penalties, scores, and other required information.
• Staff the home or visitor penalty box and accurately track penalty times.
• Open and close penalty box doors at the appropriate times and communicate with game officials as necessary.
• Record and maintain game statistics, including goals, assists, penalties, shots, and other statistics as assigned.
• Complete or assist with official score sheets and game records.
• Serve as the public-address announcer, including announcing goals, assists, penalties, starting lineups, game information, and other approved announcements.
• Operate arena music, sound effects, microphones, and audio equipment.
• Operate assigned arena lighting and game-presentation systems before, during, and after games.
• Coordinate music, lighting, announcements, and sound effects with game action and event schedules.
• Follow referee signals and directions to ensure the scoreboard, penalty clock, and game records are accurate.
• Communicate professionally with referees, coaches, players, visiting teams, spectators, and Sports Center staff.
• Arrive early enough to prepare and test assigned equipment before the scheduled game or event.
• Report equipment problems, scoreboard issues, discrepancies, or unusual incidents to the appropriate supervisor.
• Keep the penalty box, scorekeeper's area, press box, and other assigned work areas clean and organized.
• Follow Breezy Point Resort and Sports Center policies, safety procedures, and event rules.
• Maintain professional and impartial conduct during games, regardless of the teams participating.
• Perform other Sports Center and game-day duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The successful employee should be able to:

• Understand basic hockey rules, terminology, penalties, and game procedures or be willing to learn.
• Accurately follow referee signals and instructions.
• Operate scoreboard, timing, microphone, sound, lighting, and related arena equipment after training.
• Pay close attention to game action for extended periods.
• Perform basic math and accurately track time.
• Communicate clearly and professionally over a public-address system.
• Remain calm and professional during fast-paced or high-pressure situations.
• Work independently while also functioning as part of the game-operations team.
• Maintain appropriate neutrality and professionalism when interacting with teams and officials.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality.

Qualifications

• Previous hockey, sports, scoreboard, scorekeeping, announcing, or event experience is helpful but not required.
• Basic knowledge of hockey is preferred.
• Must be willing and able to learn Sports Center equipment and game-day procedures.
• Must be dependable and available for scheduled games and events.
• Must meet all applicable age requirements for assigned duties and equipment.