Game Worker - Skyline HS

Game Worker, Athletics

Responsible for supporting administrators, coaches, and officials before, during, and after athletic contests in a variety of roles as needed. The role may include, but is not limited to working the concession stand, taking gate fees, operating the game clock, serving as a referee escort, retrieving custodial items, setting up and breaking down for a contest, and supporting crowd control.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Gate Fee Collection- take gate fees for entry into the contest/event.
• Hand Stamper / Door Monitor- Monitor doors for entry into the contest/event.
• Concession Stand- ensure that student workers and volunteers are on task and timely with service; stock items for sale as needed.
• Game Clock- operate the running clock at the direction of the referee or game official.
• Scorekeeper- operate the official book of the contest.
• Announcer- public address announcer for a varsity contest.
• Referee Escort- meet the referees prior to the game to provide a locker room key; meet the referees at the end of each half/quarter to escort them to the locker room; collect the signed payment form and locker room key at the end of the contest.
• Custodial- notify custodians of any reported or observed hazards, safety, and sanitary concerns in the area around the contest, including restrooms and concession stand area.
• Crowd Control- notify the administrator on duty about inappropriate behavior among spectators and athletes.
• Football Chain Crew- fulfil chain and yardage requirements for football contests.
• Game Film Director.
• Other duties as assigned by the building athletic director

Education and related work experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations:

• Background check required for hire.
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)

Technical skills / knowledge / abilities:

• Strong verbal communication skills.
• English language skills.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Interpersonal relations skills.
• Customer service and public relations skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle numerous assignments simultaneously.
• High level of integrity and strict adherence to protecting confidential information.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies and building and department procedures.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively, cooperatively, and diplomatically with school staff, students, parents and internal/external customers from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds and abilities.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
• Ability to operate a two-way radio.
• Depending on the assignment, a general knowledge of the activity/sport is preferred.

Reporting and supervisory relationships:

Reports to: Building Athletic Director

Physical requirement and working conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
• The employee frequently is required to walk.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to compare, analyze, communicate, coordinate, and use interpersonal skills.
• The employee is frequently required to compute and evaluate, and occasionally required to copy, instruct, synthesize, and compile.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
• The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.