Game Day Duties
FIELD POSITIONS:
Monitor
(10 - Plays) – Two
(2) monitors are REQUIRED at every game (HOME AND AWAY A, B, C).
Monitors must report to the coordinator 15 minutes prior to the start of each
game. Each football player’s participation is monitored and recorded to assure
that all team members play a minimum of 5 plays per half of each game. You use
a tracking sheet to keep it simple, and work at the sideline with a parent from
the opposing team. One monitor is required for each side of the field.
Chain
Gang – 3 per Home
game - Each ref has slightly different procedures, so they will teach the chain
gang prior to the start of each game. Positions include down marker, chains
and hash marker. Using the down markers and chains, you are on the field
keeping track of the downs and the field position of the ball during the downs.
Clock
Operator - Home
games - Coordinates the time clock with the officials on the field. Watches
game closely, watches officials for directions, out of bounds plays, time outs,
scores, etc. First time clock handlers must report early to receive training on
the use of the clock.
Clock
Spotter - Home games
– Assists the clock handler to coordinate the time clock with the officials on
the field. Watches game closely, watches officials for directions, out of
bounds plays, time outs, scores, etc. First time clock spotters must report
early to receive training on the use of the clock.
Announcer
– announces the game
from the audio platform
Announcer
Spotter – assists
the announcer
Concession
& Merchandise –
Duties vary, but a typical shift would be:
- 3-5
people at the counter area filling various jobs such as hot food server,
packaged food server, cashier, etc. *Also to set up display and sell R-H
merchandise
- 1-2
people at the grill cooking and serving burgers and hot dogs.
50/50
– Field Check – two
people work together per game to sell 50/50 tickets each game (C, A, B). This
is a great source for extra income for the organization and should be taken
seriously. You will be expected to sell tickets throughout the first half
of the game and then turn in monies and tickets to the fundraising director for
handling and drawing of winner at halftime. Once handed in, the ticket sellers
are asked to do inspection of the field for trash, etc. and pick up as needed
(plastic gloves and garbage bags are available from concession area).
Field
Set Up – home games
- Set
Up – Arrive 2 hours before game time. Stay until 1st game shift
arrives. Help unload food and supplies and get ready for the day: Make
coffee, start grill, begin cooking, fill ice tubs, etc. Change will be
supplied by the Board treasurer.
Field
Tear Down
- Clean
Up – Pack and clean up after last game. Duties include grill clean up,
field clean up (goal pole pads, yard markers, etc.), garbage collection,
taking tents down and putting everything away or packing in vehicles.
