Student Assistant - Mens Hockey - In-Game Host - Department of Athletics and Recreation
About the role
We are looking for an In-Game Host for the Men’s Hockey games. The In-Game Host is responsible for creating an engaging and energetic atmosphere throughout live home games, ensuring that fans are entertained and actively involved throughout the event. The ideal candidate will have a passion for hockey, an outgoing personality, and the ability to engage with fans of all ages. This position requires a high level of enthusiasm, quick thinking, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Fan Engagement:
- Lead fan interactions during intermissions, timeouts, and breaks, creating an exciting game-day atmosphere
- Conduct on-ice activities, such as contests, promotions, and fan giveaways, to keep fans involved
Promotion of Team and Sponsorships:
- Integrate/Activate sponsor promotions and team initiatives into the in-game entertainment
- Maintain awareness of all sponsors and ensure proper placement and acknowledgment during broadcasts and in-arena activities. This includes event set up, announcers script, video board show)
Collaboration:
- Work closely with the Varsity Coordinator to create and execute entertainment scripts, promotions and activities
- Coordinate with the announcer, video board technician, DJ, social media intern, event staff, and other in-arena staff to ensure smooth and synchronized in-game events
- Assist the Varsity Coordinator with Home Game theming, Video Board Show and promotional strategies
Game-Day Preparation:
- Arrive on time and fully prepared to host, ensuring that all segments are planned and coordinated
- Review game scripts, ensure proper cues, and assist with any special game-day announcements or activities
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a current UPEI student
- A high level of energy and enthusiasm with the ability to engage and connect with fans of all ages
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, exciting environment and handle live, on-the-spot hosting duties
- Comfortable interacting with fans, players, and staff in a professional and friendly manner
- A deep understanding of the game of hockey
- Flexible schedule with availability for evening and weekend games
Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.
About University of Prince Edward Island
Established in 1969, the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is a comprehensive public liberal arts university in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, with roots in its founding institutions, Prince of Wales College (est. 1834) Saint Dunstan's University (est. 1855).
The only university in the province, UPEI offers a wide range of programs and degrees within the faculties of Arts; Business; Education; Graduate Studies; Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies; Nursing; Science; Sustainable Design Engineering; and Veterinary Medicine. Home to Canada Research Chairs, a UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability, endowed and sponsored research chairs, and 3M National Teaching Fellows, UPEI comprises a community of talented and dedicated faculty and staff who provide exceptional learning experiences to Canadian and international students under their tutelage.
In addition to its main campus in Charlottetown, UPEI has established the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter's Bay, PEI. The University also has an international campus in Cairo, Egypt, offering degrees in business administration, mathematical and computational sciences, and sustainable design engineering. It also has postsecondary exchange programs with universities in numerous countries. As well, post-secondary students in Asia, Africa, and Europe can earn certain UPEI degrees, based on the University's curriculum and rigorous educational standards, while living in their home countries.
With millions of dollars in scholarships, international exchange and experiential learning opportunities, expanding professional and graduate programs, and outstanding student-faculty interaction, UPEI offers students an educational experience designed to help them reach their potential as future leaders.
The interim President and Vice-Chancellor is Dr. Greg Keefe. The Chancellor is the Honourable Catherine Callbeck.
Student Assistant - Mens Hockey - In-Game Host - Department of Athletics and Recreation
About the role
We are looking for an In-Game Host for the Men’s Hockey games. The In-Game Host is responsible for creating an engaging and energetic atmosphere throughout live home games, ensuring that fans are entertained and actively involved throughout the event. The ideal candidate will have a passion for hockey, an outgoing personality, and the ability to engage with fans of all ages. This position requires a high level of enthusiasm, quick thinking, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Fan Engagement:
- Lead fan interactions during intermissions, timeouts, and breaks, creating an exciting game-day atmosphere
- Conduct on-ice activities, such as contests, promotions, and fan giveaways, to keep fans involved
Promotion of Team and Sponsorships:
- Integrate/Activate sponsor promotions and team initiatives into the in-game entertainment
- Maintain awareness of all sponsors and ensure proper placement and acknowledgment during broadcasts and in-arena activities. This includes event set up, announcers script, video board show)
Collaboration:
- Work closely with the Varsity Coordinator to create and execute entertainment scripts, promotions and activities
- Coordinate with the announcer, video board technician, DJ, social media intern, event staff, and other in-arena staff to ensure smooth and synchronized in-game events
- Assist the Varsity Coordinator with Home Game theming, Video Board Show and promotional strategies
Game-Day Preparation:
- Arrive on time and fully prepared to host, ensuring that all segments are planned and coordinated
- Review game scripts, ensure proper cues, and assist with any special game-day announcements or activities
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a current UPEI student
- A high level of energy and enthusiasm with the ability to engage and connect with fans of all ages
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, exciting environment and handle live, on-the-spot hosting duties
- Comfortable interacting with fans, players, and staff in a professional and friendly manner
- A deep understanding of the game of hockey
- Flexible schedule with availability for evening and weekend games
Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.
About University of Prince Edward Island
Established in 1969, the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is a comprehensive public liberal arts university in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, with roots in its founding institutions, Prince of Wales College (est. 1834) Saint Dunstan's University (est. 1855).
The only university in the province, UPEI offers a wide range of programs and degrees within the faculties of Arts; Business; Education; Graduate Studies; Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies; Nursing; Science; Sustainable Design Engineering; and Veterinary Medicine. Home to Canada Research Chairs, a UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability, endowed and sponsored research chairs, and 3M National Teaching Fellows, UPEI comprises a community of talented and dedicated faculty and staff who provide exceptional learning experiences to Canadian and international students under their tutelage.
In addition to its main campus in Charlottetown, UPEI has established the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter's Bay, PEI. The University also has an international campus in Cairo, Egypt, offering degrees in business administration, mathematical and computational sciences, and sustainable design engineering. It also has postsecondary exchange programs with universities in numerous countries. As well, post-secondary students in Asia, Africa, and Europe can earn certain UPEI degrees, based on the University's curriculum and rigorous educational standards, while living in their home countries.
With millions of dollars in scholarships, international exchange and experiential learning opportunities, expanding professional and graduate programs, and outstanding student-faculty interaction, UPEI offers students an educational experience designed to help them reach their potential as future leaders.
The interim President and Vice-Chancellor is Dr. Greg Keefe. The Chancellor is the Honourable Catherine Callbeck.