Public Address Announcer ( Division I )

Website ESHawksSports University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

NCAA Division I

Posting Details

Position Information

Position TitleGeneral Assistant – Public Address (PA) Announcer
Job TypeTemporary/Contractual
Position Information
The Department of athletics is looking for a public address (PA) announcer for the Hawks’ NCAA Division I teams. The position requires a commitment to the majority of home games for the season schedule — including MEAC conference doubleheaders — in order to provide a consistent product to fans. The position may be asked to provide announcing for volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball and/or other sports. Resumes will be reviewed as needed for each season on a continual basis.
Responsibilities
  • Announcing starting lineups.
  • Acknowledging big plays made by student athletes.
  • Reading prepared marketing and advertising statements throughout the games/matches during stoppage opportunities and breaks.
Classification27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Required Qualifications
  • Some public speaking, public address or broadcasting experience.
  • Nights and weekends.
  • Strong communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Some experience as a public-address announcer for collegiate or professional athletic teams
  • Understanding of the rules and terminology of sports.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • Ability to speak to large groups of people in public.
  • Strong communication skills.
Certifications/Registrations
N/A
EEO StatementUMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
FLSANon-Exempt
SalaryCommensurate with experience.
Posting Detail Information

Posting NumberS00426P
Application/Resume deadline
Open Until FilledYes
Resume/Application Process
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the name of one current professional reference (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate’s prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit http://umes.peopleadmin.com to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
Job Posting Linkhttps://umes.peopleadmin.com/postings/2986

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have public speaking, public address or broadcasting experience?
    • Yes
    • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References

Optional Documents

To apply for this job please visit umes.peopleadmin.com.