Position: Hype Squad
Department: Entertainment
Location: Staten Island, NY
Company: Staten Island FerryHawks
We’re looking for confident, creative, high-energy personalities who love performing, connecting with fans, and bringing the BIGGEST PARTY IN BASEBALL to life! As a Hype Squad Member, you’ll be at the center of the fan experience—leading cheers, engaging the crowd, supporting in-game promotions, and helping create unforgettable moments at every home game.
Expectations:
- Engage fans throughout home games with high-energy crowd interaction, promotions, and in-game entertainment.
- Assist in executing on-field promotions, contests, and fan engagement activities.
- Work closely with the Entertainment Team, mascot performers, and emcee to ensure seamless game-day execution.
- Help energize the crowd through cheers, dances, skits, giveaways, and interactive fan experiences.
- Support pre-game, in-game, and post-game entertainment elements.
- Represent the team brand in a professional, fun, and energetic manner at all times.
- Assist with setup, breakdown, and general game-day operations as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Entertainment Department.
What We’re Looking For:
- Outgoing, energetic, and confident personality with a passion for performing and entertaining.
- Strong communication skills and ability to engage large crowds.
- Comfortable being on-camera and in front of live audiences.
- Ability to think quickly, adapt on the fly, and maintain high energy throughout games.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, outdoor environment.
- Special Skills are preferred (i.e. cartwheel, juggling, flips, etc)
- Availability on mostly Weekend Game Days with some weekdays (schedule available at FerryHawks.com).
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to stand, walk, dance, and move around the ballpark including steps.
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds
Duration:
This position will run for the duration of the 2026 baseball season, beginning April 24th, 2026 and ending September 13th, 2026. Training will take place in mid-April.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
