PUBLIC ADDRESS ANNOUNCER

The Voice of University Athletics San Francisco University High School | San Francisco, California San Francisco University High School (UHS) is looking for the next Voice of University Athletics . We are seeking an energetic, professional, and engaging Public Address Announcer who can help bring our home athletic events to life. This role is about more than reading names and announcing the score. Our PA Announcer is an important part of the game-day experience and helps set the tone for our student-athletes, families, fans, and visiting teams.

The ideal candidate understands how to bring energy to a gym without making the event about themselves. They know when to build excitement, when to let the moment speak for itself, and how to create an atmosphere that is professional, welcoming, and uniquely University. UHS is guided by the core values of Inquiry, Care, Integrity, Agency, and Interconnection . The Public Address Announcer will join an Athletics Department that believes interscholastic athletics is an important part of the overall educational experience and an opportunity for students to develop teamwork, resilience, leadership, accountability, and confidence.

ABOUT UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL Founded in 1975, San Francisco University High School is a coeducational independent day school serving approximately 540 students in grades 9-12. Located in San Francisco's Pacific Heights neighborhood, UHS challenges each individual to live a life of integrity, inquiry, and purpose larger than the self . University Athletics sponsors 23 varsity teams , with many programs also competing at the junior varsity and Frosh/Soph levels.

Our goal is to provide student-athletes and our community with a first-class interscholastic athletics experience.

THE ROLE

The Public Address Announcer will serve as the primary in-venue voice for select University Athletics home competitions and special events. The majority of assignments will include basketball and volleyball , with additional opportunities to announce postseason or special events in soccer, lacrosse, baseball, softball, and other sports. The PA Announcer may also support signature University Athletics events, including Chase Day, Oracle Day, Senior Nights, Big Red Fridays, championship events, rivalry games, and other special celebrations .

This is a game-day position for someone who loves sports, understands the importance of atmosphere, and takes pride in creating a memorable experience for everyone in attendance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the public address voice for assigned University Athletics home competitions and special events.
• Deliver clear, accurate, enthusiastic, and professional in-game announcements.
• Introduce teams, starting lineups, coaches, officials, and special guests.
• Recognize milestones, Senior Night participants, championship teams, and other special moments.
• Develop and prepare game scripts, announcements, and promotional reads in collaboration with the Athletics Department.
• Assist with game-day music planning and the overall flow of the in-venue experience.
• Work closely with Athletics staff, coaches, game management personnel, and event staff.
• Help create an energetic environment while maintaining appropriate neutrality, professionalism, and sportsmanship.
• Ensure names, pronunciations, team information, and event details are prepared and communicated accurately.
• Follow all UHS, Bay Area Conference, North Coast Section, and CIF policies and expectations.
• Represent University High School and University Athletics with professionalism, care, and integrity.
• WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR The successful candidate will bring personality, preparation, and presence to every event.
• We are looking for someone who: Has a strong, clear, and engaging speaking voice.
• Brings authentic energy and enthusiasm to athletic events.
• Understands sports and the rhythm of a live competition.
• Can read the room and adjust their energy to the moment.
• Is comfortable speaking in front of large crowds.
• Is organized, prepared, dependable, and punctual.
• Can pronounce names accurately and takes pride in getting the details right.
• Understands that high school athletics should be competitive, exciting, and centered on students.
• Can work respectfully with students, coaches, officials, families, and visiting schools from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
• Is comfortable receiving feedback and collaborating as part of a game-day team.