Pit Announcer

Pit Announcer 

Call teams to queuing area and make general announcements via use of the public address system (PA) in the Pit area.  Work in collaboration with the Team Queuing volunteers to facilitate adherence to team match schedule.  Experience as a Pit Announcer volunteer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate adherence to team match schedule
• Announce pending team matches, and call team to queuing area
• Make general ‘housekeeping’ announcements
• Communicate with the Team Queuing volunteers to coordinate team line-up for matches via two-way radio and headset
• Obtain a two-way radio and headset from event management office, return it to office at end of day

Experience And Skills Needed

• Ability to "take charge"; be assertive, but tactful
• Outgoing personality; high energy
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills
• Clear and strong vocal ability, comfortable using a microphone in addressing a large crowd
• Vocally energetic, entertaining and engaging to the students
• Ability to collaborate with others, and work as a team
• Ability to sit for long periods of time

Time Commitment

Commitment:              Minimum two days + Training

Approximate times:   Wednesday: 6:00 P.M.- 8 P.M.  (dependent upon Regional*)

                                    Thursday: 8:00 A.M.- 6 P.M.

                                    Friday: 8:00 A.M.- 6 P.M.

                                    Saturday: 8:00 A.M.- Completion

NOTE: Volunteers should arrive on site 15-20 minutes prior to start of every shift in order to allow time to check in at the Volunteer Registration desk. 

Training

Wednesday Volunteer Orientation Dinner and Training* and on the job training from the Pit Administration Supervisor throughout the competition

Reporting Relationships And Supervision

Direct supervision:      Pit Administration Supervisor

On-site guidance:        Volunteer Coordinator

*Please Note: some events will not be conducting a Wednesday evening Volunteer Orientation and Training.