Flag Football Tournament Video Crew

About the role

Film play‑by‑play video of flag football games at Gay Bowl XXVI, the annual national championship tournament of the National Gay Flag Football League (NGFFL), a 3‑day event in Blaine, MN with over 100 teams from the US and Canada, using a provided phone and the Game Glimpse app to capture and tag each play for players and fans.

Responsibilities

• Film every play from the sidelines, moving with the line of scrimmage to get optimal angles.
• Tag each play’s result (completion, run, incomplete pass, first down, touchdown, safety, etc.) in the Game Glimpse app.
• Maintain pace with the action, typically on your feet for ~1.25 hours at a time with short breaks.
• Attend paid on‑site training (~45 minutes) on Thursday, October 8.

Requirements

• Football fluency – ability to quickly recognize and tag plays such as first downs, completions, turnovers, penalties, even in no‑huddle tempo.
• Hustle – comfortable being on your feet on a 100‑yard field, moving quickly for deep passes and interceptions.
• Reliable transportation to the National Sports Center (1750 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449) for each scheduled shift and Thursday training.

Benefits

• Paid video and hands‑on training (1.5 hours total) – $30.
• Lunch provided each day (optional).
• Opportunity to work with over 1,500 athletes from across the US and Canada at Gay Bowl XXVI.
• Gain experience filming amateur sports media for a growing startup.

Pay

• Temporary, non‑exempt W‑2 position.
• Paid training: $30.
• Friday: $130 (3 games + standby) or $145 (4 games).
• Saturday: $130 (3 games + 2 standby) or $145 (4 games + 1 standby).
• Sunday: $75‑$85 half day or $145 full day.
• Total potential earnings for full tournament: $405‑$435, depending on number of games assigned.

Schedule

• Training: Thursday, October 8, 2026 (~45 minutes).
• Tournament dates: Friday, October 9 – Sunday, October 11, 2026.
• Daily shift window: approximately 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
• Full‑day shifts include a ~1‑hour lunch break; 10‑minute halftime breaks and 15‑20‑minute breaks between games.
• You can indicate availability for specific days; shifts are assigned based on performance and preference.