Valley Suns In-Arena Host (Part-Time)

Player 15 Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Player 15 Group seeks an experienced In-Arena Host to energize the Valley Suns games and engage fans with exciting in-arena presentations. You will be the primary on-court personality, delivering performances with professionalism, energy, and enthusiasm during home games.

Responsibilities include attending pre-production meetings, rehearsals, and soundchecks, explaining promotions clearly, and hosting community and brand events within the arena.

Qualifications

• Strong on-camera presence and ability to perform in front of an audience.
• Memorize and recite copy including partner taglines and introductions.
• Ad-lib within strict timing guidelines and handle fast-paced moments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with staff, fans and stakeholders.
• Minimum 1–2 years of related live-events experience.
• Working knowledge of basketball; familiarity with the Valley Suns is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-court personality for the Valley Suns at home games.
• Participate in pre-production meetings, rehearsals and soundchecks for promotions and activations.
• Explain Live Presentation promotions and activations clearly to fans.
• Host community and brand events throughout the community.

Skills

On-camera presence

Memorization

Ad-lib ability

Interpersonal skills

Live events experience

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivatedIn-Arena Host to assist team members with bringing energy and excitement to the in-arena show for the Valley Suns.

Your Role on the Team

• Serve as the primary on-court personality for the Valley Suns by performing in front of an audience with professionalism, energy and enthusiasm at all home games.

• Participate in pre-production meetings, rehearsals and soundchecks for promotions and activations.

• Ensure all Live Presentation promotions and activations are explained clearly and accurately to our fans.

• Host community and brand events throughout the community

Your Skills and Experience

• Ability to memorize and recite specific copy, including partner taglines & introductions.

• Must demonstrate a strong on-camera presence, professionalism, and ability to work under pressure.

• Ability to ad-lib when necessary and operate within strict timing guidelines

• Must provide great interpersonal skills to all staff, fans & other stakeholders
• A minimum of 1-2 years of related work experience in live events
• A strong knowledge of basketball and the Valley Suns is preferred
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to transit throughout the arena for long periods of time.
• This position works mainly indoors, removed from extreme weather; exposure to weather is <5%
• S-Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
• Ability to Read, Write & Speak in English