Want to provide a helping hand for your USF Ice Bulls this hockey season? Want to build your resume and be involved with the largest sports club at USF? The USF Ice Hockey Club is looking for volunteers throughout the season to help run games, broadcasts, social media, website management, content creation, and more! Details follow in this article.

The Men's Ice Hockey Club now has two teams playing at the D2 and D3 level. Help is needed for both as well in the general management of the club.

Our club would not be what it is today without some hard working people behind the scenes taking things to new levels. We are looking for a few talented people to help fill some open spaces behind the scenes. Below are the positions we have open and the details behind what is expected.

Game Day Volunteers

Game day volunteers will be present at home games to table and be a knowledgeable contact point for fans. As a game day volunteer you will sit at a designated table and help collect donations for the club, hand out any promotional material, as well as answer any questions fans may have to the best of your ability. Other game day tasks may be needed as well!

Any further questions regarding being a game day volunteer can be directed to Zack Slezak (VP of Club Affairs) via email: zslezak@usf.edu 

Broadcasters

Our club is able to have such a widespread audience due to the work of our broadcast team which streams the game live during any home games and provides commentary and thoughtful insight to the viewers. Responsibilities may include setting up broadcasting equipment before the game, displaying on-screen graphics during the live broadcast, and providing commentary and analysis as a play-by-play and/or color announcer. Knowledge of hockey is a must and prior experience with broadcasting is preferred.

Any further questions regarding being a broadcaster can be directed to Zack Slezak (VP of Club Affairs) via email: zslezak@usf.edu 

Website Manager

As website manager, you would be responsible for keeping our club website up to date and as professional as possible. You would be working closely with our VP of Club Affairs to convey information on our website so that fans can stay up to date with news and happenings with the club. Having previous website management and coding ability knowledge is not required but encouraged. 

Any further questions regarding being a website manager can be directed to Zack Slezak (VP of Club Affairs) via email: zslezak@usf.edu 

Videographer/Video Editor

As a videographer, you would be working closely with the social media team to create high quality promotional videos and highlight videos to be posted on the team’s social media and YouTube page. You must provide your own camera (not a phone camera) and have experience in sports videography and/or video editing. 

Any further questions regarding being a videographer/video editor can be directed to Madison Zapf (D2 social media) and Alexa Hilston (D2 graphic designer) via email: mzapf@usf.edu and alexahilston@usf.edu 

Score Box Volunteers

As a score box volunteer, you would be assisting in the game day process as well as keeping official scoresheet records (goals and assists, penalties, shots on goal, etc.). Game stats and information is kept and managed on a digital program (GameSheet). Scorebox volunteers will also help manage game sound, music, and lighting. Knowledge of hockey is a must. 

Any further questions regarding being a score box volunteer can be directed to Zack Slezak (VP of Club Affairs) via email: zslezak@usf.edu 

Announcers

As an announcer, you would be communicating any important details over the PA system, including the starting lineup and any goals and assists or penalties. Additionally, you would be coordinating music during stoppages and intermissions. Prior knowledge of hockey is important, and you must be comfortable speaking into the microphone over the PA system. Announcers will also help manage game sound, music, and lighting.

Any further questions regarding being an announcer can be directed to Zack Slezak (VP of Club Affairs) via email: zslezak@usf.edu

Photographer

As a photographer, you would be working with our current photographer, Xoe Bergman, in capturing photos of USF Hockey games. These photos would then be used to create social media content and be posted on social media platforms. These photos can also be posted on your personal website or the USF Hockey website. You must have your own camera (not a phone camera) and have experience in sports photography, as well as being able to attend some of the D2 and D3 games.  

Any further questions regarding being a photographer can be directed to Xoe Bergman (Photographer) via email: xoe@usf.edu 

D3 Team Social Media & Graphics

As a member of the social media team for our D3 team, you would be taking the reins on the online presence for our D3 team. You would be the outward face to the fans and must maintain a professional online demeanor when posting. Responsibilities would include content creation (social media posts, graphics, TikToks, etc.), posting about relevant team activity (games, fundraisers, events, etc.), and communicating with fans on social media platforms. You would be working with the D2 social media team, as well as AdventHealth Center Ice to promote the team. You must have experience working with some sort of brand or club account, as well as a background in creating high-quality graphics. 

Any further questions regarding being a videographer/video editor can be directed to Madison Zapf (D2 social media) and Alexa Hilston (D2 graphic designer) via email: mzapf@usf.edu and alexahilston@usf.edu 

Anyone can apply for these positions, but priority will be given to students at the University of South Florida. Due to the club being a student-run organization, these positions are on a volunteer basis and will not be paid. However, all volunteers have the ability to boost their resumes, gain community service hours, and boost the Men's USF Ice Hockey Club to new heights! If you have any further questions, please contact those listed under the position or you may reach out to us via social media. If you are interested in applying, you can apply here.