Job Summary:
The Detroit Tigers are looking for high energy, service minded individuals, looking to gain experience in the baseball industry. These individuals should be committed to working together to aid with all clubhouse and on-field responsibilities. The primary role of the Clubhouse Attendant is to assist in providing all Players, Coaches, Front Office Members and Support Staff with first-class service. Individuals must possess positive energy, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to work in a fast-paced and confidential work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Maintain a clean and safe clubhouse at all times.
• Continuously monitor and address condition of all common areas throughout the clubhouse.
• Provide various services to players, coaches, trainers and manager. These duties include, but are not limited to: Laundering and distribution of uniforms, undergarments and towels throughout the day.
• Properly clean and maintain player and staff equipment daily, including but not limited to shoes and other on-field equipment.
• Maintain and replenish supplies in the clubhouse daily.
• Load and unload team bus prior to and after road trips including unloading of all bags upon arrival.
• Manage loads, unloads, and unpacks incoming equipment shipments and provides same for road trips.
• Respond to additional needs of manager, coaches, trainer, and players as appropriate.
• Coordinate, inventory, and distribution of all mailing efforts, both internal and external.
• Provide shipping as needed for equipment.
• Complete various tasks on-field during batting practice, games and workouts in a safe and respectable manner, as assigned by Supervisors, Support Staff, Coaching Staff and Major League Baseball Officials.
• Clean and prepare dugout and bullpen before the start of each game or workout
• Act as a point of contact for front office staff and visiting team in regard to the needs of the organization. Serve as liaison between teams and Tigers front office staff.
• Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Must be willing and able to work long hours, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be available for all Detroit Tigers Home Games
• Understanding of the game of baseball, its rules, and player/staff roles. Any level of previous playing experience preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to finish tasks in a timely and efficient manner
• Must be able to operate successfully in a fast-paced professional sports environment
• Candidates must be able to interact professionally with Front Office Members, Players, Coaches, and Umpires
• Candidates must have housing and transportation available to them at their own expense
• Willingness to learn and operate basic clubhouse equipment. I.E. commercial laundry equipment, label makers, and heat presses
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Previous Club House experience is a plus
• Bilingual is a plus
Working Conditions:
• Position will work in a stadium environment. This position will be expected to work extended hours, in all weather conditions, including rain and heat. This position will be on the field and within the stadium for majority of working days. The noise level is usually moderate but can be loud within the stadium environment.
• Physical Demands
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a colleague to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the colleague is regularly required to talk or hear. The colleague frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The colleague will be required to carry and move packages up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to work in a hands-on position in all weather extremes for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including; extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Detroit Tigers.
Detroit Tigers is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.
