University of Delaware
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Job No: 503916
Work Type: Staff, Part-Time
Location: Newark, DE
Categories: Part Time, Athletics and Recreation
Job Title: Part Time PA Announcer
Anticipated Start Date: October 26th, 2026
Estimated Pay: $15 per hour
Location: Bob Carpenter Center
About the Department / Center:
University of Delaware Athletics proudly competes at the NCAA
Division I level as a member of Conference USA, building on a
tradition of excellence both on the field and in the classroom. Our
mission is to create unforgettable experiences for our
student-athletes, fans, and community while fostering school spirit
and representing the First State with pride.
Role Description:
The Public Address (PA) Announcer serves as the official voice
of Delaware Athletics during home events, delivering player
introductions, game action updates, sponsor reads, and promotional
messaging. This role helps create an exciting and engaging gameday
atmosphere while ensuring all announcements are communicated
clearly, accurately, and professionally.
Primary Responsibilities:
Serve as the official Public Address (PA) Announcer for assigned
University of Delaware Athletics home events.
- Deliver player introductions, starting lineups, substitutions,
scoring updates, and other in-game announcements accurately and
professionally.
- Read promotional messaging, sponsor acknowledgements, and
public service announcements as provided by the Athletics Marketing
& Engagement staff
- Work closely with the game presentation team, scoreboard
operator, statistician, officials, and event management staff to
ensure timely and accurate announcements.
- Maintain a professional, energetic, and engaging vocal presence
that enhances the overall fan experience.
- Attend pre-event meetings and arrive sufficiently in advance of
each event to review scripts, pronunciations, and event
timelines.
- Accurately pronounce the names of student-athletes, coaches,
officials, and sponsors by preparing in advance of each event.
- Adapt to game-day changes and communicate important information
clearly in a fast-paced live event environment.
- Represent the University of Delaware Athletics Department with
professionalism and excellent customer service at all times.
- Perform additional game presentation duties as assigned by the
Athletics Marketing & Engagement staff.
Qualifications:
- Strong public speaking and verbal communication skills.
- Clear, confident, and engaging speaking voice.
- Ability to remain composed in a fast-paced, live event
environment.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent professionalism and reliability.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and select holidays
based on the athletics schedule.
- Prior announcing, broadcasting, or live event experience
preferred, but not required.
- Passion for collegiate athletics and creating an outstanding
fan experience.
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on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity
or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital
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characteristic protected by applicable law in its employment,
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scholarship and loan programs as required by Title IX of the
Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI
and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable
statutes and University policies. The University of Delaware also
prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and
sexual violence.
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