Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world’s best private schools, where students from lower-income families seeking greater opportunity can explore their individual interests to the fullest. Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, the school is fully endowed with the resources to ensure every student has what they need to succeed. The school has prepared almost 12,000 graduates to lead fulfilling and productive lives and is expanding to serve more students. MHS provides enrolled students with a multitude of opportunities, including numerous athletic options with access to state-of-the-art athletic facilities led by a committed coaching staff.
MHS is currently seeking seasonal Event Workers to assist with athletic events at the High School. An Event Worker staff is involved in oversight of many different aspects of the athletic department, including game management, student-athlete supervision, and transportation of student-athletes. MHS has 8 athletic facilities around campus, where we host several different athletic events that require operational assistance.
- Baseball & Softball Games
- Boys & Girls Basketball Games
- Cross Country Meets
- Field Hockey Games
- Football Games
- Ice Hockey Games
- Boys & Girls Soccer Games
- Swimming & Diving Meets
- Track Meets
- Volleyball Games
- Wrestling Matches
- PIAA Game Management tasks include checking in officials before games, setting up athletic facilities, announcing games/national anthems or starting lineups, running a time clock/scoreboard for an event, keeping a scorebook, and assisting with directing spectators.
- Student-athlete and facility supervision includes regular monitoring of halls and assisting with student/coach/staff needs inside the athletic building and facilities on campus. Also supervising regular activity bus loading and unloading at scheduled times after school.
- Transportation of student-athletes includes driving one of the four MHS Athletic Vans with select groups of athletes participating in on- or off-campus club/AAU/travel sports teams (practices, games, and tournaments). All the event workers staff assisting with athletic events must complete the required MHS Van training.
Work schedule varies weekly depending on the athletic season. Weeknight evening shifts begin as early as 3:00 p.m. Weekend availability is required. Shift scheduling is flexible based on availability. The hourly rate is $19.47.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Current PA Driver's License in good standing.
- Successful completion of MHS Van Training after hiring is required.
- First Aid and CPR/AED training is required to be completed every two years.
- Interest and knowledge of sports is preferred.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to lead and inspire diverse youth.
- Ability to interact with student athletes at different skill levels in a positive and professional manner.
- Candidate should exhibit a commitment to high student achievement and support for all students in a diverse, multicultural environment.
- Candidates should be eager to connect and support student-athletes, coaches, and all staff on campus with enthusiasm and positive spirit.
- Demonstrated high degree of integrity as all MHS staff are role models for MHS students.