Spring Training Bat Attendant

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Spring Training Bat Attendant will work closely with the Red Sox Clubhouse staff. The Bat Attendant will organize the dugout, bullpen, and field for Spring Training games.

This role is located on-site at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Florida. Candidates must be located within commutable distance. Housing is not provided. This role is a temporary assignment that runs from Spring Training’s start to end.

RESPONSIBILITIES: :
• Arrive 1-hour prior to scheduled game times (typically 12:00pm and/or 5:00pm).
• Assist with the set up of Home bench, bullpen, and field for scheduled games.
• Assist with various in-game duties including but not limited to:
• Retrieving bats and balls to remove them from the field of play.
• Periodically bringing game balls to the home plate umpire.
• Other tasks assigned by the Clubhouse staff.
• Maintain and organize equipment on the bench.
• Post-game, assist with the breakdown of Home bench and bullpen.
• Other duties as assigned by the Clubhouse staff before, during, and after Spring Training games at JetBlue Park.

COMPETENCIES: :
• Able to connect with and meet the needs of people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
• Diligence, dedication, and a positive attitude.
• Take extra care to safeguard sensitive information and respect privacy.
• High degree of emotional intelligence with the ability to build and maintain healthy relationships.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS::
• Must be able to work all Spring Training games scheduled to take place from approximately February 1st through March 30th
• Must be able to regularly lift items weighing ~30 pounds.
• Willing and able to work outside for the duration of Spring Training games; games are played despite excessive heat, cold, and/or rain.
• Precise attention to detail required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older to apply.

At the Boston Red Sox we go beyond embracing diversity. We’re committed to living by our values, strengthening our community, and creating a workplace where people genuinely feel like they belong.

Too often, job seekers don’t apply to positions because they don’t meet every qualification. If you love this role and are great at what you do, we encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and experiences might just be what we’ve been looking for.

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information.