PIT ANNOUNCER

POSITION SUMMARY

Call teams to queuing area, and make general announcements via use of the public address system. Work in collaboration with the Team Queuing volunteers to facilitate adherence to team match schedule

BENEFITS OF THE POSITION

· Make a difference in the lives of youth by creating a fun, meaningful, and inspirational experience for team members

· Significant level of responsibility

· High visibility role, audible and visual presence

· Opportunity to utilize and further develop public speaking skills

· Interesting and varied responsibilities

· Ability to work and interact with team students, mentors and volunteers

· Ability to contribute to the success of the competition by facilitating adherence to team match schedule

· Opportunity to work in an exciting, highly-charged environment

ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Demonstrate Gracious Professionalism

· Attend Volunteer Meeting; participate in training

· Obtain a two-way radio and headset from event management office, sign it out; return it to office at end of day, sign it in

· Communicate with the Team Queuing volunteers to coordinate team line-up for matches via two-way radio and headset

· Announce impending team matches and call team to queuing area

· Make general ‘housekeeping’ announcements

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS NEEDED

· Experience as a Pit Administration volunteer preferred

· Ability to “take charge”; be assertive, but tactful

· Outgoing personality; high energy

· Strong interpersonal/communication skills

· Clear and strong vocal ability; requires frequent announcing

· Ability to collaborate with others

· Comfortable using a microphone and addressing large crowd; vocally energetic

· Ability to sit for long periods of time

· Ability to work as a member of a team

TRAINING

Pit Administration Supervisor conducts training at the Volunteer Meeting and provides guidance during the competition.

TIME COMMITMENT AND SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

Commitment: Thursday through Saturday, and Wednesday Dinner Meeting (orientation and training)

DAY/SHIFT	ACTIVITIES
* Volunteers should arrive on site 30-45 minutes prior to start of shift * Shift times may vary by regional event
Wednesday Evening	· Attend Volunteer Meeting; position training conducted
Thursday 8am-8pm Friday 8am-6pm *Saturday 8am-5pm	· Prior to start of shift: · Check in at Volunteer Registration/Information Table · Report to Pit Administration Supervisor · Perform duties

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS AND SUPERVISION

· Pit Administration Supervisor provides direct supervision

· Oversight by Volunteer Coordinator