Public Address Announcer

City of Coon Rapids • Coon Rapids, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Coon Rapids Ice Center is looking for a confident and enthusiastic PA Announcer to keep fans informed and engaged during Coon Rapids High School hockey games, the annual spring ice skating show, and other exciting ice center events. If you’ve got a great voice and love being part of the action, this is your chance to help make every event a memorable one. The City of Coon Rapids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. The City welcomes, and encourages all qualified applicant to apply regardless of race (including traits associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hair styles such as braids, locks and twists), color, creed, religion, familial status, sex (including pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity/expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors or any other basis protected by law.

Requirements

• Ability to multi-task and react quickly in an appropriate manner in stressful situations.
• Ability to complete scoresheets and understand statistical data.
• Ability to track shots, goals and penalties as defined by The Minnesota High School League.
• Ability to speak effectively in groups of people.
• Comfortably announce to large groups using a microphone.
• Use a fax machine and Outlook e-mail proficiency.
• Ability to deal with unforeseen problems in a calm, collective manner.
• Be detail oriented and follow through with tasks.
• Accept criticism or discipline.
• Work nights and weekends to cover events.
• Maintain a team and service oriented approach to work.
• Must have the ability to accept constructive criticism or discipline in a positive manner, initiating self-development to improve job performance.
• Must have strong vocal talent.
• Thorough knowledge of sports and rules of play.
• Mathematical aptitude to complete scoresheets and understand statistical data.
• Must strive to promote a cooperative atmosphere in the department and exhibit a positive attitude.
• One year of work related experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must contribute positively to a productive, inclusive, and respectful work environment.
• Must make workplace safety the top priority.
• Must know and practice the City’s mission, vision and values.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience using scoring software.

Responsibilities

• Announces starting line-ups, public address announcements and intermission contests.
• Contacts, meets and corresponds with coaches, officials, and other game related staff.
• Assists with promotions of upcoming ice center events.
• Maintains positive professional working relationships with all staff levels, public officials, and the general public.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance during scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary (October – March hockey season).
• Performs essential position duties and responsibilities under the working conditions and physical demands described herein.
• Performs other related functions as apparent or delegated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed