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The Athletics Temporary Game Day will work with our Athletics Event Management and Communications units to cover the duties at the table during home game competitions and special events. They will help to cover all aspects of in-game operations and communications. Duties may be wide-ranging but will likely be focused on assisting in game day operations.

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF 

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: 

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.  This job description does not constitute an employment contract.  

Minimal Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or GED. One (1) year experience in athletics.

Required: Criminal Background Check- level 1

Essential Functions:
1. Managing game day functions during game days such as: scorekeeping, game statistics, shot clock, video board, and running game sheets to respective members of staff and officials. Different duties may include:

o DVSport Tech: set-up, utilize, and tear down DVSport system, Utilize DVSport System to monitor official replays, attend officials meeting to learn game details, train sideline techs on their role.

o Scoreboard Operator: inspect all the sporting equipment, inspect the details of the participants, etc. to ensure the compliance of the standards of the game patterns, coordinate with various officials, coaches, players, and the facility to gather appropriate information, post the indicators to record the progress of the game on the scoreboard at every given point of time, keep a track of the various event times and verify/convey them as and when required in the game.

o Statistician: Responsible for recording and inputting statistics during live play of sporting events; prints hard copies of statistics throughout the course of each break for distribution to coaches and members of media and others.

o PA Announcer: Announce players, coaches, institutional personnel, officials, and programs during the event, instruct and calm crowds during emergencies, and read prepared scripts during events.

2. Will use effective communication skills both writing and speaking, strong people skills, and work in a high energy and fast paced environment.

3. Perform other duties as assigned