Public Address Announcer ( Private School )

Bring the excitement of Miami Country Day School Athletics to life! The Game Day Announcer plays an important role in creating an engaging, professional, and welcoming game-day experience for student-athletes, coaches, families, and fans.

This position provides clear and accurate play-by-play announcements, communicates important game information, and supports scoreboard and game-day operations for Miami Country Day School athletic events. The ideal candidate is confident behind the microphone, knowledgeable about sports, comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced environment, and committed to maintaining professionalism and neutrality throughout each event.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Arrives at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start of each assigned event to prepare for game-day responsibilities.
• Provides clear, accurate, and professional play-by-play announcements during athletic events.
• Reviews and reads prepared scripts and announcements at designated times throughout the event.
• Verifies team rosters prior to the start of each event to ensure player names and numbers are accurate.
• Announces starting lineups for both teams, including players’ first and last names and uniform numbers.
• Becomes familiar with player names and numbers to provide accurate announcements throughout the event.
• Interprets officials’ calls and clearly communicates relevant information to the audience, including fouls, timeouts, and other game updates.
• Communicates and coordinates with Athletics staff, officials, the home bookkeeper, coaches, and other game-day personnel.
• Operates the scoreboard and game clock, as assigned, in accordance with the requirements of each sport.
• Maintains accurate scores, fouls, and other applicable game information.
• Plays designated music during appropriate breaks in game action and delivers scripted announcements at the appropriate times.
• Maintains a professional and neutral presence, avoiding commentary or announcements that could unnecessarily influence or incite spectators.
• Performs other related duties as assigned in support of Athletics and game-day operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma
• Previous broadcasting, public address announcing, sports announcing, or related experience preferred.
• General knowledge of multiple sports, including basic rules, terminology, and regulations.
• Ability to work scheduled athletic events, which may include afternoons, evenings, and other times based on the Athletics schedule.
• Ability to work in a variety of indoor and outdoor conditions, including periods of extreme heat.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds as required in connection with game-day responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to speak clearly, confidently, and professionally in front of an audience.
• Strong ability to read and deliver prepared scripts naturally and accurately.
• Ability to multitask effectively while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to remain composed and professional in a fast-paced environment involving deadlines, changing circumstances, and a wide variety of interactions.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to communicate effectively with coaches, officials, Athletics staff, student-athletes, and visiting teams.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain professionalism and neutrality throughout athletic competitions.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when communicating player names, numbers, scores, fouls, and other game information.
• Ability to learn and operate scoreboards, game clocks, sound systems, and other equipment used during athletic events.
• Dependable, punctual, and prepared to support a positive and engaging game-day experience.