Intercollegiate Event Staff - Announcer Are you looking for challenging work in a supportive and diverse environment? Are you looking for a career at one of Canada’s top employers? Work where the world comes to think, discover and learn. Consider a career at the University of Toronto.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Deadline: Monday, August 13th, 2018 Number of 3-6 Positions: Rate of Pay: Range: $15.00/hr - $17.50/hr; varies pending experience. Position Start September 2018 Date: Position End March 2019 Date: Number of Hours Varies. Primarily 10 hours. Evening and weekend availability required. per week: Classification: USW Casual Summary: Reporting to the Athletics and Special Events Coordinator, the Intercollegiate Event Staff – Announcer will be responsible for announcing game scripts at intercollegiate events (men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, hockey, soccer, and/or football) for an audience at Varsity Arena, Varsity Stadium or Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport at the University of Toronto. In addition, the incumbent will have the opportunity to announce at OUA provincial and U SPORTS national championships.
Announcers are live in-stadium and deliver opening protocol, starters, activations, sponsor messaging, etc. This role is not a play-by-play commentator role, rather the voice of the Varsity Blues in the venue to a public audience.
Announcers are to demonstrate commentating clearly and succinctly with ease and knowledge of the game.
Announcers are to demonstrate professionalism: arrive prior to the start of the event, complete a sound check, review the script, work in a team
environment, be adaptable to the changes that occur during a live sporting event, and respect all staff and the University of Toronto community.
Minimum Education: Qualifications: N/A
Experience: Previous announcing experience is an asset and highly desired, including but not limited to: live sporting events, activations, ceremonies, provincial and/or national championships.
Other: Strong vocal talent Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, coaches and fans Ability to adapt and problem solve quickly Ability to foster collaboration and respect among team members
Method of Resume and cover letter to be emailed to: [email protected] Application Please include position title in subject line: Intercollegiate Event Staff - Announcer
Note: only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Contact Lily Fan Information: Athletics and Special Events Coordinator University of Toronto Varsity Blues [email protected] 416-946-3671 Date Posted: Monday, July 23, 2018