Game Master

Game Worker Position

The Game Worker position at Drexel Hill Middle School is a seasonal role supporting various activities during athletic contests. This includes assisting administrators, coaches, and officials in multiple capacities before, during, and after events, such as gate fee collection, sideline management, game clock operation, crowd control, entry and exit assistance, scorebook, identification variation announcing, and meet manager event coordination.

Responsibilities

• Take gate fees for entry into the contest/event.
• Verification of adult and student Identification
• Ensure student workers and volunteers are on task and timely.
• Operate the running clock at the referee's or game official's direction.
• Meet referees before the game to provide escort at the end of each half/quarter.
• Notify custodians of any reported or observed hazards, safety, and sanitary concerns in the contest area.
• Notify the administrator on duty about inappropriate behavior among spectators and athletes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by an administrator.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of state-mandated clearances and background checks.
• Ability to effectively communicate with students and members of the community.
• Ability to operate a two-way radio.
• Ability to collect gate fees and secure cash and cash box.

Compensation

Varies depending on game or event: $30-$90 per game/event.

Our Mission

It is the mission of the Upper Darby School District to provide a comprehensive educational program that develops all learners into critical thinkers, with effective communication skills, empowering them to adapt to an ever-changing world. Our students will demonstrate integrity and confidence while cultivating a learner's mindset in pursuit of personal excellence and service to others.

Our Belief Statements

We believe:

• All individuals are capable of learning.
• Individuals learn in different ways and at different rates.
• Individuals have the right to be treated with respect and dignity.
• Students are unique individuals with varied talents and skills.
• Successful learning experiences build self-esteem.
• Learning is most effective in a caring environment where high standards of social interaction are maintained.
• Education should encourage individuals to acquire knowledge and attitudes necessary to live in a changing global society.
• Critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making are essential life skills.
• Updates in technology necessitate continuous personal and organizational adjustment.
• Professional development of all staff is vital to meet the changing needs of students and to reflect current best practices.
• The educational program must meet the needs of all learners and be responsive to the needs and resources of the community.
• Cultural and ethnic diversity is a valued strength of our community.
• Society benefits when individual rights are balanced with the needs of the group as a whole.
• Quality public education directly benefits the entire community.
• Lifelong learning is essential for all individuals.
• Education is the responsibility of the entire community, the school, the family, and, most importantly, the individual.

The Upper Darby School District is an equal opportunity education institution and does not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, ancestry, union membership, or any other legally protected category. Announcement of this policy is in accordance with state law, including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, and with federal law, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.