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May Day Classic Volunteer Position Descriptions

  • Pre-Tournament Support

    You will be working with Board and May Day Committee members the week prior to the tournament to prepare Gavin Park. This includes attaching signage to fences and goals, moving picnic tables from the pavilion to the appropriate place, placing garbage and recycling cans throughout the grounds, and any other general admin or set-up jobs as determined by the May Day Committee.

  • Parking Attendant

    Parking Attendant

    Stationed at one of our parking areas (Main Lots, Stone Lot, Dorothy Nolan, Main Gate). You are to help attendees find open spots, try and maximize parking in the unlined lots, direct cars to other lots (if yours is full) and provide general information. Field maps will be provided.

  • Transportation

    You must be a fully-licensed NYS driver
    Using a golf cart provided, you’ll circle around to all of our parking lots, offering transportation to elderly or disabled attendees. You may also be asked to provide transportation for coaches and equipment. We do not provide transportation to any players, unless they are visibly injured, or unless asked by a coach or tournament staff. Field Maps will be provided.
  • Concession Attendant

    You will be staffing the SWSC concession stand, setting up, restocking, and selling drinks, snacks and pizza. This may include boiling water for cocoa and making coffee, making change for purchases, and other duties as the Concession Manager requires.
  • Field Marshal

    This position is quite possibly the most important, yet easiest job of the tournament. As Field Marshall, you will:

    Hold the game cards.
    Before the game, verify that:
    • The two teams on the game card for the time slot are correct.
    • You have refs on the field, ready to ref the game.
    • There is a game ball of the correct size, preferably two, on the field.
    Keep score and record of any yellow or red cards issued per team/player.
    After the game:
    • Ensure the ref and coaches verify the score and sign the game card.
    • Call in the score (detailed instructions will be provided to you).

    If there is any problem on the field, you will be provided a list of phone numbers of May Day Committee members and the Tournament Director who can resolve your issue.

  • Maintenance Staff

    You must be a fully-licensed NYS driver
    You will be responsible for checking garbage cans around the park, changing out bags when necessary and placing full bags in the large dumpster at the end of the back parking area. You should also expect to pick up any trash you notice around the park. Gloves and bags will be provided to you. You may be asked to transport other items as necessary by the May Day Committee.
  • Raffle Ticket Sales

    Manage ticket sales for our Raffle contests from inside the Ticket Tent or from the fields.

  • Volunteer Coordinator Support

    Provide on-demand support to the Volunteer coordinator, checking in volunteers, issuing volunteer equipment, explaining tasks and other assignments as needed.
  • Post-Tournament Support

    At the close of the tournament, you will be working with Board and May Day Committee members to remove signage from fences and goals, moving picnic tables back to the pavilion, retrieving garbage and recycling cans throughout the grounds, and any other general take-down jobs as determined by the May Day Committee.
  • Utility Player

    Provide general support to the May Day Tournament Director and Committee members. Includes, but is not limited to, admin tasks, emergency coverage and other duties as assigned.

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