Pelicans Ballpark is a year-round entertainment venue and home to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, Class-A Affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. Pelicans Ballpark is in Myrtle Beach, SC less than a mile from the beach. The ballpark hosts 66 Pelicans game each year in addition to numerous other events including concerts, baseball/softball games, the Myrtle Beach Marathon, community events and more.

The Myrtle Beach area hosts 20,000,000+ visitors annually and the destination consistently ranks among the best in the country.  Stretching along 60 miles of sun-kissed South Carolina shoreline, Myrtle Beach is more than just a beach — it’s a vibrant coastal destination where every moment becomes a memory. From the iconic Myrtle Beach Boardwalk to hidden gems in our 14 unique communities, The Beach is calling with something for everyone.

The Pelicans are entering their 27th season in Myrtle Beach.  The team played its first season in 1999 and recently signed a new 30-year lease with the City of Myrtle Beach, securing their future in Pelicans Ballpark for decades to come.

·        #1 MiLB Single-A Ballpark Experience for 6th Consecutive Year (Stadium Journey Magazine, 2024)

·        2020 Community Award Winner (SC Governor’s Conference on Tourism & Travel)

·        2015 Bob Freitas Class A-Advanced Award Winner (Baseball America)

·        Carolina League Excellence in Marketing & Promotions Award

·        Top 5 Myrtle Beach Attraction (TripAdvisor)

·        TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Recipient

·        Franchise Sellout Record (15)

·        Franchise Record for Average Nightly Attendance (4,197)

·        Back-to-Back Carolina League Champions (2015 & 2016)

In most every industry you'll find people who are content with where they are. With the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, we pride ourselves on hiring people who have the drive, will and determination to keep getting better every single day.

The Groundskeeping Assistant will work in conjunction with the Head Groundskeeper to ensure a safe and aesthetically pleasing professional baseball field. As a student of the industry, you will learn best management practices for hybrid Bermuda grasses, the high-performance infield skin, and other clay areas.

In your role, you will also have the opportunity to oversee a contingency of part-time staff in preparation of Myrtle Beach Pelicans’ baseball games, as well as potential concerts, regional showcases, and other community outreach events. It is our goal to prepare you to advance your turfgrass career in the sports and entertainment industry.

·       Daily planning and maintenance of field operations and events

·       Clay repairs – the infield skin, mounds and home plate, and the warning track

·       Cultural practices – mowing, aeration, topdressing, verticutting, and fertilizing

·       Basic equipment operation and maintenance

·       Tarp handling and inclement weather

·       Other duties as assigned

 

·       Sports turf management education and experience, preferred

·       A professional work ethic with strong attention to detail and the desire to learn

·       Effective communication skills across various levels and backgrounds

·       Charismatic team player with the ability to perform well in high-stress situations 

·       The ability to lift, push/pull 75+ lbs, and work long, unconventional hours

 

Monthly stipend, paid bi-weekly

Roommate matching available upon request

 

 

Please send cover letter, resume, and references to:

 

Jordan Barr, Head Groundskeeper

Myrtle Beach Pelicans

1251 21st Ave N

Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

 

Or via e-mail to [email protected].

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.