Grand Forks Spitfires
Pitch Clock Operator (LOCAL ONLY)
Grand Forks Spitfires - Part Time
Grand Forks · ND
Game Day/Event Staff
2
0
hours ago
Job Title: Pitch Clock Operator
Reports To: Ballpark Operations Manager
Are you ready to be part of a winning culture? The Grand Forks Spitfires is seeking passionate, dedicated, and values-driven individuals for various positions across our organization. We are committed to building a world-class team, and while specific openings may vary, we are always looking for top talent to join our year-round applicant pool.
By applying here, you are expressing general interest in joining our organization for roles that align with your skills and our core values. If you are confident you will enhance these principles and contribute to a thriving environment - we want you!
About Grand Forks Spitfires
We are more than just a Softball Team; we are an integral part of our community dedicated to excellence, innovation, and delivering unforgettable experiences. We believe our success is powered by our people, who embody our core values every single day.
We live by our Core Values. Our values guide our decisions, our interactions, and our mission. If these resonate with you, you belong here!
- Experience Obsessed: We are relentless in pursuing exceptional experiences for our fans, partners, customers, stakeholders and each other. We focus on every detail to create moments that matter.
- Positive Energy: We bring enthusiasm, optimism, and a can-do attitude to work everyday. We uplift our teammates and create a vibrant, fun, and resilient environment.
- Innovating Constantly: We embrace change, challenge the status quo, and actively seek better ways to do things. We are never satisfied with just "good enough."
- Community Builder: We are dedicated to making a positive impact on our local community. We listen, we volunteer, and we use our platform to give back.
Job Summary
The Pitch Clock Operator is responsible for the real-time, highly accurate, and seamless operation of the stadium's official pitch clock timing system during all home games and events. This role is critical to maintaining the rapid pace of play dictated by league regulations, ensuring game compliance, and coordinating directly with game presentation staff to seamlessly display timing violations and execute corresponding sponsor elements.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Operate the ballpark's official pitch clock timing hardware or digital interface accurately and seamlessly in real-time during all home games
- Monitor and strictly enforce the precise timing regulations between pitches, individual batters, and half-innings to maintain league-mandated pace of play.
- Identify timing infractions instantly and communicate seamlessly with the official scorer and field umpires to properly enforce infractions.
- Coordinate closely with the Press Box Leader, Game Director, and PA Announcer to ensure that any pitch clock violations prompt the correct live audio announcements and branded digital graphic integrations on the scoreboard.
- Perform essential pre-game system checks, clock configurations, and basic troubleshooting of the A/V timing equipment before gates open to ensure flawless functionality.
- Other Duties as Assigned: Contribute to the overall success of the organization in any capacity needed.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Exceptional, unwavering attention to detail and situational focus, especially under the quick-moving pressure of a live event
- Strong, fundamental understanding of baseball or softball rules, with a specific focus on modern pitch clock timing parameters and pacing guidelines.
- Technical aptitude to quickly learn and comfortably manage computerized sports timing devices or digital control software interfaces.
- High level of teamwork and communication skills to stay tightly coordinated with production directors, scoreboard operators, and announcers.
- Ability to work a highly flexible game-day schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays throughout the season.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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