Position Type: Part-Time / Game Nights & Special Events
Reports To: Game Presentation Coordinator
Position Overview:
The In-Game Host serves as the on-ice and in-arena personality for the Fayetteville Marksmen during home games. This high-energy individual is responsible for engaging fans, leading promotions, conducting contests, and helping create an unforgettable game-day atmosphere. The In-Game Host is the face of fan entertainment and plays a key role in delivering a fun, family-friendly, and interactive experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary on-camera and in-arena personality for all home games and select events.
- Perform live reads, promotions, and announcements during stoppages in play.
- Engage with fans throughout the arena to build excitement and energy.
- Host on-ice and in-stands contests, promotions, and sponsor activations.
- Work with the game operations team to ensure seamless execution of the game script.
- Represent the team in a professional and positive manner at all times.
- Adjust on the fly to changing game circumstances while maintaining high energy.
- Interact with mascots, players, and staff to enhance the entertainment experience.
- Assist with pregame and postgame activities as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Comfortable speaking in front of large crowds with a clear, enthusiastic, and engaging delivery.
- Strong improvisation skills and ability to think quickly under pressure.
- Outgoing personality with the ability to energize fans of all ages.
- Previous hosting, acting, radio, broadcasting, or live entertainment experience preferred.
- Knowledge of hockey and/or sports culture a plus.
- Must be able to work all home games (nights, weekends, holidays as scheduled).
- Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and perform in front of large audiences.
Additional Information:
- This is a part-time, game-day position.
- Compensation: Paid per game / event.
- A strong audition presence will be required as part of the hiring process.
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.
