Announcer
About the role
Job Title
Announcer
Job Type
Flexible
Union
MRSA
Salary Grade
Flexible / Casual Classification (Salary Grade)
SAD02 Administrative Services II (Salary Grade 13)
Hybrid Work
This position is ineligible
Position End Date
3/31/2027
Location
MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)
About This Position
About the Role
Working within the Cougars Athletics and Recreation department, these are flexible positions whose work schedule is variable and may include an irregular schedule of not less than three (3) hours per shift and up to thirty-five (35) hours per week. These positions will end March 31, 2027.
The Announcer is the in-venue voice of MRU Cougars games for either basketball, hockey, soccer or volleyball. This high-energy role is responsible for creating an engaging and exciting atmosphere for fans by delivering clear, enthusiastic live announcements and playing music throughout the game. The announcer introduces starting lineups, announces goals or points, and all other key stats depending on the sport as well as provides important event information such as sponsor messages, intermission promotions, and safety protocols.
The ideal candidate is confident on a microphone, has a dynamic speaking voice, can read the flow of a game, and knows how to hype up a crowd while remaining professional and accurate. A strong understanding of basketball, hockey, soccer or volleyball is a major asset.
Responsibilities
Represent the Cougars positively as one of the voices of our events
Bring consistent passion and energy to create a fun game day atmosphere Set-up, test and use various gameday technology; troubleshoot as required Sound-test and fine tune audio settings.
Play appropriate music at the correct times based on the game atmosphere
Memorize home team rosters (names, numbers and faces) Learn visiting team rosters (names, numbers) Follow daily run of show and script frameworks Be prepared with professional communication to fans for every situation that may occur Collaborate with Engagement & Event Assistants to deliver in-game promotions Ensure all requirements and regulations set-out by Canada West and U SPORTS are met and followed with the Game Day team
Qualifications
6 - 12 months of related experience Passion for sports with a strong knowledge of basketball, hockey, soccer or volleyball Ability to work all shifts between Thursday - Sunday afternoons and evenings Outgoing and personable individual with a clear, energetic and dynamic voice Highly motivated individual who can work well independently under pressure Commitment to time management and punctuality Strong focus and attention to detail, ability to memorize and pronounce names properly Interest in and sporting event experiences Ability to lift items of up to 50lbs on an occasional basis
Salary: $21.87 - $27.61 per hour
Closing Date: Open until suitable candidates are found
A resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name][Requisition Number][Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith_1234_CV.pdf).
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page.
If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify erecruiter@mtroyal.ca and we will work together on your accommodation request.
About MRU
Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan.
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Announcer
About the role
Job Title
Announcer
Job Type
Flexible
Union
MRSA
Salary Grade
Flexible / Casual Classification (Salary Grade)
SAD02 Administrative Services II (Salary Grade 13)
Hybrid Work
This position is ineligible
Position End Date
3/31/2027
Location
MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)
About This Position
About the Role
Working within the Cougars Athletics and Recreation department, these are flexible positions whose work schedule is variable and may include an irregular schedule of not less than three (3) hours per shift and up to thirty-five (35) hours per week. These positions will end March 31, 2027.
The Announcer is the in-venue voice of MRU Cougars games for either basketball, hockey, soccer or volleyball. This high-energy role is responsible for creating an engaging and exciting atmosphere for fans by delivering clear, enthusiastic live announcements and playing music throughout the game. The announcer introduces starting lineups, announces goals or points, and all other key stats depending on the sport as well as provides important event information such as sponsor messages, intermission promotions, and safety protocols.
The ideal candidate is confident on a microphone, has a dynamic speaking voice, can read the flow of a game, and knows how to hype up a crowd while remaining professional and accurate. A strong understanding of basketball, hockey, soccer or volleyball is a major asset.
Responsibilities
Represent the Cougars positively as one of the voices of our events
Bring consistent passion and energy to create a fun game day atmosphere Set-up, test and use various gameday technology; troubleshoot as required Sound-test and fine tune audio settings.
Play appropriate music at the correct times based on the game atmosphere
Memorize home team rosters (names, numbers and faces) Learn visiting team rosters (names, numbers) Follow daily run of show and script frameworks Be prepared with professional communication to fans for every situation that may occur Collaborate with Engagement & Event Assistants to deliver in-game promotions Ensure all requirements and regulations set-out by Canada West and U SPORTS are met and followed with the Game Day team
Qualifications
6 - 12 months of related experience Passion for sports with a strong knowledge of basketball, hockey, soccer or volleyball Ability to work all shifts between Thursday - Sunday afternoons and evenings Outgoing and personable individual with a clear, energetic and dynamic voice Highly motivated individual who can work well independently under pressure Commitment to time management and punctuality Strong focus and attention to detail, ability to memorize and pronounce names properly Interest in and sporting event experiences Ability to lift items of up to 50lbs on an occasional basis
Salary: $21.87 - $27.61 per hour
Closing Date: Open until suitable candidates are found
A resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name][Requisition Number][Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith_1234_CV.pdf).
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page.
If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify erecruiter@mtroyal.ca and we will work together on your accommodation request.
About MRU
Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan.
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