Match Operations Assistant

Position Summary

Bay FC is seeking Match Operations Assistants to join our Operations team to play an important role in ensuring the smooth execution of match operational needs. Staff are responsible for executing various match-related and in-game elements.

Responsibilities

Red Hat

• Convey TV producer's signals to referee for start and stop of game
• Inform TV producer of any injuries, fouls, goals/assists or other necessary notes

Game Production Coordinator

• Meet with Red Hat for any timing issues or changes
• Make calls to referee, visiting team liaison and home team liaison for game production timing
• Make calls via walkie to control room and press box for any goals, assists, corner kicks, substitutions, and in-game infractions, i.e. fouls, yellow cards, and red cards

Referee Liaison

• Manage needs of the referees while at PayPal Park
• Set up referee locker room prior to referee arrival, and break down referee locker room upon referee departure
• Work with Bay FC staff to provide referees with equipment and other necessities
• Sit at the 4th Official's table throughout the match to help manage the electronic substitution board and other referee needs that may arise
• Stay with referees at all times when they are on site

Ball Kid Supervisor

• Provide instructions to and manage Ball Kids throughout the game, in accordance with NWSL Operations Manual standards
• Keep track of all game balls
• Assist with retrieving and returning balls back into play or to designated ball stands

Visiting Team Liaison

• Manage needs of the visiting team while at PayPal Park
• Set up visiting locker room prior to visiting team arrival, and break down visiting locker room upon visiting team departure
• Stand near but separate from the visiting team bench throughout the match
• Contact Bay FC staff with any issues with the visiting team
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays based on the event schedule.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
• Ability to communicate clear and concise messages over a radio.
• Ability to work in extreme pressure situations, be flexible and make changes on the fly.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and customer service at all times.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs, walk, stand, and move around the stadium for extended periods during events.

Compensation

This a part-time, seasonal role with an hourly rate of $20.