Game Day Specialists incl Public Address Announcer & Play-by-Play Broadcaster ( Division II )

The Athletic Department seeks qualified, dependable, and detail-oriented individuals to serve in specialized game day roles that require specific technical knowledge, sport-specific expertise, public communication skills, or responsibilities beyond routine event production.

General Responsibilities for All Positions:

All specialized game day personnel are expected to:

• Arrive at the designated reporting time and remain available for the duration of their assigned duties.

• Demonstrate appropriate knowledge, training, and competency for the assigned role.

• Attend required pre-event briefings, training sessions, and sport-specific meetings.

• Follow instructions from the event manager, athletic administration, and appropriate contest officials.

1. Game Day Event Site Manager

Position Purpose: Oversee the overall coordination and execution of an assigned athletic event, serving as the primary operational contact for game day personnel and event-related needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate event preparation, including facility readiness, staffing assignments, equipment, signage, and team and official access.

• Conduct pre-event checks to ensure playing areas, spectator areas, press areas, scoreboards, and event equipment are ready.

• Confirm that assigned workers have arrived, understand their duties, and are prepared to perform them.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for coaches, officials, visiting teams, security, facilities staff, medical personnel, and other event staff, as appropriate.

• Monitor event timelines, pregame activities, halftime or intermission operations, and postgame procedures.

• Coordinate responses to operational issues, weather concerns, facility problems, and emergencies in accordance with institutional procedures.

• Ensure that required event procedures and applicable league, conference, or governing-body requirements are followed.

• Communicate schedule changes, delays, and operational updates to the appropriate personnel.

• Complete event reports and communicate outstanding issues to athletic administration.

2. Public Address (PA) Announcer

Position Purpose: Provide clear, accurate, professional, and timely public announcements that inform spectators and support the atmosphere and organization of athletic events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review team rosters, pronunciations, lineups, scripts, sponsor information, and event announcements before the contest.

• Announce starting lineups, player introductions, substitutions, scoring plays, penalties, timeouts, and other contest information as appropriate to the sport.

• Deliver approved promotional messages, sponsor acknowledgments, school announcements, and special recognitions.

• Communicate information clearly and at an appropriate volume and pace.

• Make safety announcements and emergency messages when directed by authorized personnel.

• Follow approved scripts and avoid unverified information, inappropriate commentary, or remarks that could undermine sportsmanship.

3. Shot/Play Clock Operator

Position Purpose: Operate and monitor the shot clock during basketball and football games in accordance with the applicable rules and the directions of the game officials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect and test the shot clock and related equipment before the contest.

• Operate the shot clock accurately and consistently throughout the game.

• Start, stop, reset, and adjust the clock in accordance with the applicable rules and official signals.

• Maintain awareness of possession changes, rim contact, violations, and other situations that affect shot clock operation.

• Coordinate with the game officials and scoreboard operator to ensure accurate timing.

4. Pitch Clock Operator

Position Purpose: Monitor and operate the pitch clock during baseball or softball contests when required by the applicable rules or competition regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Test the pitch clock and associated equipment before the contest.

• Monitor the timing requirements for pitchers, batters, and other applicable participants.

• Start, stop, reset, and manage the clock in accordance with the governing body’s rules.

• Maintain consistent attention to the action and comply with applicable procedures for clock failure.

5. Play-by-Play Announcer

Position Purpose: Provide a continuous, accurate, and engaging verbal description of athletic competition for radio, streaming, video broadcasts, or other approved media platforms.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare for broadcasts by reviewing rosters, statistics, team records, pronunciations, storylines, and relevant background information.

• Describe the action accurately and promptly so listeners or viewers can follow the contest.

• Identify participants, scoring plays, substitutions, significant game developments, and other relevant action.

• Maintain accurate game information and coordinate with the official scorer and production staff when necessary.

• Follow broadcast schedules, commercial breaks, sponsorship requirements, and production cues.

• Maintain a professional and balanced presentation consistent with the assignment and institutional standards.

• Avoid presenting unverified information as fact.

• Coordinate with color commentators, producers, camera operators, and technical personnel as applicable.

6. Score Official

Position Purpose: Maintain the official or designated contest scorebook and record game events accurately in accordance with the applicable sport rules and statistical procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare the official scorebook, lineup sheets, roster information, and scoring materials before the contest.

• Record scoring plays, substitutions, individual statistics, team statistics, and other required events.

• Maintain accurate records of the game as it progresses.

• Coordinate with the appropriate officials, coaches, scoreboard operator, and statistical personnel when clarification is needed.

• Identify and resolve recording discrepancies promptly through the proper channels.

• Verify scores, player statistics, and required records at designated checkpoints and at the conclusion of the contest.

7. Volleyball Libero Tracker

Position Purpose: Monitor and document libero replacements and related lineup information to support accurate volleyball match administration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review team rosters, starting lineups, libero designations, and lineup documentation before the match.

• Track libero replacements and the players involved in those replacements in accordance with the applicable rules.

• Monitor the libero’s position and replacement sequence as required by the governing body’s procedures.

• Coordinate with the scorer, second referee or other designated official, and score table personnel as appropriate.

• Identify and promptly communicate potential tracking discrepancies through the established match protocol.

• Maintain accurate written or electronic tracking records throughout the match.

• Complete required post-match documentation and assist with resolving record discrepancies.

8. Football Chain Crew

Position Purpose: Operate the line-to-gain equipment and provide accurate sideline visual references to assist football officials in administering the game.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Report to the designated location before the contest for instruction and equipment inspection.

• Set up and operate the chain, down indicator, and related equipment as directed.

• Maintain the proper line-to-gain reference and display the correct down as instructed by the head linesperson or other designated official.

9. Mascot

Position Purpose: The Mascot serves as a visible ambassador for the school and athletic department by promoting school spirit, building enthusiasm, and creating a positive and engaging atmosphere at athletic events and designated school activities. The Mascot represents the school’s values, traditions, and commitment to sportsmanship while interacting with students, athletes, families, alumni, and community members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform mascot duties at designated home and away athletic events, pep rallies, assemblies, and school-sponsored activities as assigned.

• Encourage school spirit, positive crowd participation, and support for student-athletes and athletic teams.

• Participate in pregame, halftime, timeout, and other approved event activities.

• Learn and perform appropriate mascot routines, gestures, movements, and crowd-engagement activities

10. Ticket Manager

Position Purpose: The Ticket Manager is responsible for coordinating and overseeing ticket sales, admissions, and ticketing operations for home athletic events and other designated school-sponsored activities. This position ensures accurate ticket accounting, efficient entry procedures, positive customer service, and compliance with established athletic department and school district policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate ticket sales and admissions for home athletic events, tournaments, and other assigned activities.

• Prepare ticket booths, admission areas, ticketing equipment, and related materials prior to events.

• Establish and communicate ticketing procedures, admission prices, and entry guidelines as approved by the Athletic Director.

• Coordinate ticket sales and entry procedures with event administrators, security personnel, and other event staff.

• Monitor admissions operations and address ticketing issues or spectator concerns as they arise.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement:

Minot State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, or other characteristic protected by law. Women, minorities, veterans, individual with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran status, and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

All information provided for this position will be available to Human Resources, and EO/Title IX for non-hiring purposes.

 

 

Confidentiality of Application Materials:

Pursuant to the NDCC 44-04-18.27, if a public entity or any person delegated authority by a public entity to review applications or make hiring decisions receives applications from three or more applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for a vacant position, the public entity or other person shall designate three or more of the qualified applicants as finalists for further consideration before the public entity or other person may issue an offer of employment to fill the position. However, if the public entity or other person does not wish to consider any of the applications further and decides not to make an offer of employment for the vacant position, the public entity need not designate any finalist. The applications and any records related to the applications which contain information that could reasonably be used to identify an applicant are exempt. Once the finalists are designated, the applications and related records of the finalists are open to the public. The public entity or other person reviewing applications on behalf of the public entity shall comply with all requirements for an executive session to discuss exempt applications. If, by the close of the application period for a vacant position, a public entity receives applications from fewer than three applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the applications and records related to the applications are open to the public. A public entity may adopt policies regarding the release of exempt records under this section.

 

Veterans’ Preference:

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility prior to the job posting closure date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or NGB 22, and if claiming disabled status, a current (within the last 12 months) letter of disability from the Veterans Administration.

 

Clery Statement:

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