Event Worker

This contract is for the 2026-2027 school year. Successful external applicants must submit valid and current Act 34, Act 151, and Act 114 clearances less than 1 year old as of their start date, as well as a health record and TB test less than 90 days old as of their start date.

Pay

All event workers earn a full stipend of $50 per event. Sports such as field hockey, soccer, lacrosse, volleyball, cross country, and track and field typically count as two events (varsity/junior varsity and boys/girls).

Schedule

Events may start as early as 3:00 PM on school days and 9:00 AM on weekends. Events can be after school, evenings, and weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

Ticket Seller

• Arrive for the event anywhere from 30-60 minutes prior to the start of the event.
• Use the digital ticketing platform to sell and scan tickets.
• Collect cash from patrons if they choose not to use the online platform.
• Keep the ticket booth open until certain progress through events:
  • Halftime of varsity (or second event) for soccer, field hockey, football, lacrosse, basketball.
  • End of 4th inning of baseball and softball games.
  • Completion of second set of volleyball matches.
  • Completion of 7 bouts during varsity wrestling matches.
• Most events count as two events (except football, flag football, baseball, and softball).

Scoreboard Operator

• Operate scoreboards for football, flag football, baseball, softball, field hockey, soccer, and lacrosse.
• Have a basic understanding of the sports while running the scoreboard.
• Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the event(s) to set up the scoreboard.
• Shut down equipment at the conclusion of the event.
• Help with cleanup if needed (chairs, removal of tables, shutting down of press box, etc.).
• May need to make basic announcements via the PA system for varsity/junior varsity level games (e.g., general announcements, starting lineups, national anthem).

Chain Crew

• Work the sideline chains for first downs and ball placement during football and flag football games.
• Arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the contest.
• Work these events in ALL weather conditions.
• Basic knowledge of football helpful but not necessary.
• Clean up distance chains and yard marker and return to garage at the end of the game.

Announcer

• Provide information before and during events.
• Play-by-play used for varsity football and basketball games.
• For other events, provide general information, starting lineups/players at bat, announcing goals, etc.
• Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the varsity game to gather player and starter information.
• Help with any cleanup if needed (chairs, removal of tables, shutting down of press box, etc.).

Track and Field Workers

• Facilitate various events for track meets.
• Record names, times, distances, and heights.
• Adjust heights for events such as high jump.
• Rake pits for long/triple jump.
• Use stopwatches to record times for middle school events.
• Measure distances using tape measures for various field events.
• Arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the meet.
• Workers stay through the completion of the event worked.

Cross Country Workers

• Arrive at least 15-30 minutes before the start of the first race.
• Use the ticker tape stopwatch to record finishing times of middle school runners.
• Record times of runners on placement sheets.
• May also be placed throughout the course to help with runner directions and traffic control.
• Work through the end of the second race.

Swimming

• Run the timing and scoring system for meets.
• Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the start.
• Must be trained on the timing system.