Description
Compensation
Compensation range: $35/hour
Seasonal, part-time position
Exciting Opportunity at University High School in San Francisco, California
San Francisco University High School (UHS) is seeking an enthusiastic, reliable, and dedicated Game Operations Specialist to support our athletics program. The GOS will play a key role in creating a high-quality experience at home games by managing all aspects of event setup, game production, video board operation, and in-game content delivery.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in the behind-the-scenes world of sports operations and production, and who values the role athletics plays in student growth and community building.
About San Francisco University High School
UHS is a coeducational independent day school in San Francisco serving 514 students in grades 9–12. Since 1975, we’ve challenged students to live lives of integrity, inquiry, and purpose larger than themselves. Located in Pacific Heights, we are guided by the core values of Inquiry, Care, Integrity, Agency, and Interconnection. Our athletics program is an essential part of the UHS experience, helping student-athletes grow as leaders, teammates, and competitors.
Job Description
The Game Operations Specialist will support all home athletic contests by handling set-up and breakdown, managing scoreboards and video boards, and producing content that enhances the fan experience. This position requires attention to detail, quick decision-making, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Primary Responsibilities
- Set up and tear down athletic equipment and facility spaces before and after events
- Operate scoreboard, game clock, shot clock, and sound systems
- Manage Daktronics video board systems, ensuring accurate and engaging content delivery during games
- Produce and display in-game content such as hype videos, sponsor graphics, stats, player features, and score updates
- Work with Athletics staff to create content in advance of events (e.g., team graphics, lineups, welcome screens)
- Follow and apply game-specific timing and scorekeeping protocols in line with high school rules
- Coordinate with game officials, coaches, Athletic Communications, and other event staff
- React quickly to game situations and make real-time decisions that affect presentation and game flow
- Maintain professionalism in fast-paced and public-facing environments
- Support additional tasks related to game-day experience and event operations as needed
Requirements
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Interest or background in sports and live event production
- Familiarity with video board operation and game-day content creation a plus
- Comfortable with technology and AV systems; willingness to learn Daktronics software
- Ability to work evenings and weekends during the athletic season
- Must be punctual, dependable, and proactive
- Strong attention to detail and communication skills
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity when working with a diverse school community
- Available 4–5 hours per event, 3–4 events per week during busy seasons
Non-Discrimination Statement:
University High School values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds. All employment decisions are made without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, creed, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
