Job Description
TITLE: Student Play-by-Play Sports Commentator
REPORTS TO: TV Broadcasting/Sports Streaming Instructor
LENGTH OF YEAR: Seasonal
Purpose: The Student Play-by-Play Commentator will demonstrate their communication and
research skills to commentate on a variety of live-streamed School District sporting events.
Students will learn to take an unbiased approach in presenting commentary.
Guiding Philosophy of a Palmyra-Macedon Student Play-by-Play Sports Commentator
Embrace learning for all.
Create and enthusiastically be part of a collaborative culture.
Value collective capacity through job-embedded professional learning.
Focus on results and not activities.
Implement change for its effect on the overall enhancement of the organization.
Embrace the model of continuous improvement.
Expected Results:
1. The Student Play-by-Play Sports Commentator create a professional live stream experience
for the community by:
Quickly summarizing what is happening during the game.
Applying their knowledge regarding how the particular form of broadcasting works.
Conducting research to generate statistics and trivia about the home team and their
opponents.
Using various pieces of technological equipment.
Conducting pre, post, or in-game interviews.
Demonstrating professionalism by being prepared, prompt, and positive.
Working collaboratively with other team members and mentors.
2. All parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors to the
Palmyra-Macedon CSD will experience the Pal-Mac Way by: Greeting parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors with a
friendly and helpful attitude.
Displaying a customer service approach when working with others in person, on the
phone, and through written and electronic communication.
Being attentive to the needs of all individuals who request their assistance.
Communicating clearly, both verbally and in writing.
Utilizing their skills to de-escalate a situation when other people are in a heightened or
excited state.
The Student Play-by-Play Sports Commentator will possess the following minimum qualities,
qualifications, skills, and/or abilities:
Completion of the NFHS 1 Hr Play-by-Play Certification
A clear communicator in both oral and written language.
Proven people skills and is an effective communicator with a sense of humor.
Works collaboratively with other peers, event leaders, and teachers/mentors.
Evidence of an open, collaborative style that fosters a sense of teamwork and common
purpose.
Possess the proper technical training for the position.
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Will be positive, approachable, and respectful of others.
Knowledgeable of local high school sports.
Evaluation:
The Student Play-by-Play Sports Commentator will be evaluated by the TV Broadcasting/Sports
Streaming Instructor.