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Athletics Announcer

  • North East Scotland Athletics Partnership
  • VO55773

Description

NESAP - North East Scotland Athletics Partnership are looking for an enthusiastic, confident person to join their busy events team as an events announcer. Your role will be to provide information to athletes/coaches and spectators over the public address system as well as providing short athletics event commentary.

Announcers make a significant difference to athletics events. They ensure athletes, coaches and spectators are aware of what is currently happening, what has happened and what is due to happen during an event.

As an announcer you will attend Track & Field meetings in Aberdeen and make various announcements over the public address system as well as the opportunity to provide commentary on events taking place within the arena.

The role requires a confident clear speaking person who can relay information quickly and concisely, you do not have to have experience within athletics.

An exciting, enjoyable opportunity where you will make a difference. All help is always greatly appreciated. For more details please contact:
Alasdhair Love
Tel No: 07584146796
E Mail: alasdhair.love@scottishathletics.org.uk

Organisation aims and objectives

NESAP- North East Scotland Athletics Partnership aims to bring together the athletics community in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire to develop the sport and provide quality opportunities for clubs and athletes to develop and reach their full potential. This relates to Athletics Coaching, Athletics Officiating, Administrative assistance and event support.

Restrictions

Experience required: An interest in sport (desirable but not essential), ability to speak clearly and concisely into a microphone and read results and information. Willingness to learn and be open to ideas.
Travel details: Aberdeen Sports Village, Linksfield Road, Aberdeen, AB24 5RU
Minimum age: 16

Support

Taster available: Yes
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

Last updated 21 days ago

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