/ 2017 Women’s World Cup
Position:Pitch Runners VE6
Salary: Voluntary with identified benefits
Responsible to / Pitch Manager
Overall role descriptor / The Pitch Runners will act as assistants to the Pitch Managers to ensure that the field of play and surrounds are fit for play and maintained to a high standard throughout the duration of the competition.
This is a physically active role but could be suitable for anyone age 16 or over.
Skills Required /
  • Keen and enthusiastic
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Well organized
  • Able to work in a team environment

Key relationships / Pitch Managers
Ball Patrol Managers
Pitch Runner team members
Desirable /
  • Knowledge of lacrosse

Main Duties / You will act as an assistant to the Pitch Manager to:
  • Ensure the access to, set up and maintenance of the lacrosse field of play is completed in line with tournament regulations.
  • Ensure delivery of ice and water to each pitch.
  • Follow procedures for putting up the correct country flags for each match.
  • Ensure match balls are provided for each match and liaise with the Ball Patrol Manager and Ball Patrol team.
  • Ensure the set up of the MVP presentation area at the end of each match.
  • Participate in other delivery tasks as requested

The Event / The event is to be held from 12th – 22nd July 2017, teams and officials arrive from 4 days prior to the event, with all teams arriving by 11th July.
Timescales / Ideally you will be available for the whole event.
You will be required on a daily basis and will work
within a time frame of 8.00 am – 8.30pm each day.
You will be provided with /
  • The opportunity to carry out a key role at a world class lacrosse event
  • Uniform
  • Refreshments whilst on duty