What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bat Boy/Girl position at Whitecaps Professional Baseball?
Pay Rate: $12.50 Hourly
Who we are: We’re the West Michigan Whitecaps, Class High-A Minor League affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. The Whitecaps are in the FUN business and our mission is to provide affordable family entertainment that strengthens the West Michigan community. We create memorable experiences by offering a fun, friendly and inclusive environment.
Why we want you: You’re a hard working individual with some knowledge and appreciation of the game. You are willing and able to maintain a level of professionalism around professional baseball players and coaches. You work hard and play nice, and appreciate a good joke.
Why you want to work here: When you join our team, you become a part of our culture and our story – we’re small enough that you’ll have an ability to put your stamp on things. We’ve got an all-hands-on-deck mentality and pitch in when something needs done. We work very hard but we don’t take ourselves too seriously; we realize how important things like office darts and puppy visits and staff happy hours are. Hourly Compensations of $11.00 Plus, besides the typical benefits, are free baseball tickets (your friends will love you!), discounted food and beverage, and discounted merchandise! We were just awarded the honor of being one of both West Michigan’s and the Nation's Best & Brightest Employers to work for, for the second year in a row. We’re also pretty great people to work with.
What you’ll do: You’ll the assist the Clubhouse Manager with requests from players, coaches and team staff. You'll assist with the movement of equipment from each team (bats, balls, helmets, water, cups, towels, etc.) to each dugout. During games you'll retrieve bats, balls and other equipment from the field of play and distribute balls to the umpires while never interfering with the game. After games, you'll remove equipment and assist in cleaning the dugout. And have a lot of fun doing it! Other duties may be assigned by the Clubhouse Manager.
What you need: You'll need some knowledge of baseball and the flow of the game. You'll need to be able to hold a high level of professionalism and make judgement calls in dealing with professional athletes and coaches. You'll need the ability to multitask and communicate on a high level. Flexibility is key since every day here is different. You’ll need a willingness to work nights, holidays, weekends, and in all weather conditions.
Let’s do this: If you’re ready to apply, we look forward to getting to know you. Submit your resume and drop us a cover letter letting us know why you’d be a good fit. We’ll be in touch!
Salary : $11 - $13
