Public Address Announcer ( Private School ) Miami Country Day 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
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.

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