Public Address Announcer ( Division I )

Public Address Announcer; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Minnesota seeks a Public Address Announcer to inform attendees with key statistics and promotional materials during home events. The role requires strong public speaking and a calm, clear delivery throughout games and festivities.

You will work mainly at home events, evenings and weekends, and must understand NCAA and Big Ten rules interpretations for relevant sports. The position is continually posted for the sports season.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Knowledge of NCAA and Big Ten rules interpretations for certain sports.
• Commitment to working most or all home games during the season.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.
• Must handle stressful situations quickly and effectively.
• Strong communications skills.
• Experience with devices that impact the game.

Responsibilities

• Be one of the voices informing attendees with important information, stats, and promotional materials during home events.
• Serve as the public address announcer to time, score, and event updates.
• Maintain consistent presence throughout the home season and adapt to event needs.

Skills

Public speaking

Public address announcing

Hosting

Play-by-play

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Public Address System

Job description

Job Duties:

Table/Game Crew
Table and game crew are individuals who serve in positions that impact the student-athletes during competition. They serve in positions that affect the game as directed by the game officials assigned by the Big Ten Conference. These positions include keeping being the official scorekeeper, scoreboard/game clock operators, public address announcers, and other miscellaneous positions needed for successful completion of an athletics competition. Serving in these roles require candidates to be extremely knowledgeable of Big Ten Conference and NCAA rules. They do NOT serve as game officials but greatly affect the competition for all student-athletes involved.

Be one of the voices of Golden Gopher Athletics and inform attendees of important information, statistics, and promotional materials during home athletic events.

Continuous Posting to be left up for the entire school year.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Have knowledge and understand NCAA and Big Ten rules and interpretations for certain sports Commitment to working most or all home games during the season
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends
• Must be willing to handle situations and solve problems quickly under difficult and stressful circumstances
• Strong communications skills
• Experience with technological devices that impact the game
• Background / experience in Public Speaker, Presenting, Public Address Announcing, Hosting, or Play by Play.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background / experience in Public Speaker, Presenting, Public Address Announcing, Hosting, or Play by Play.

About the Department

Gopher Sports Marketing oversees game presentation and fan experience at all home University of Minnesota home events.

With more than 140 years of tradition, Gopher Athletics is one of the oldest and most decorated athletics departments in the country. Minnesota was a charter member of the Big Ten Conference. The University of Minnesota sponsors 22 varsity intercollegiate athletic teams and is represented by more than 625 student-athletes who compete in the Big Ten and Western Collegiate Hockey Association. Minnesota has claimed 29 national championships in eight different sports and has won 217 regular-season conference titles and 42 conference tournament championships. Minnesota has also produced 213 Academic All-Americans, which ranks as the tenth most all-time among college and universities. Housed in the historic Dinkytown neighborhood on the northern edge of the University campus, Gopher Athletics is succeeding against a backdrop unique in college athletics, nestled at the heart of a bustling, modern metro area. We are proud of our decorated history, but we are prepared to achieve even greater success in the years to come. Ski-U-Mah!

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $36.67 per hour

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.