Student Assistant - Mens Hockey - In-Game Host - Department of Athletics and Recreation
$17.60 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay
September 2, 2025 鈥� March 30, 2026
We are looking for an In-Game Host for the Men鈥檚 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 海角社区 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 海角社区 students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.
Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.
If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, 海角社区, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.
海角社区 is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. 海角社区 is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.
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