Entertainment & Game Day Staff (Swamp Squad)
Role Summary
The Entertainment & Game Day Staff (Swamp Squad) is a co-ed promotional team that brings waves of high energy, helping create a home advantage for the Toledo Mud Hens Baseball team. This team requires a positive attitude, being comfortable in front of a crowd, and bringing high energy to gametime. Swamp Squad's main objective is to create an unforgettable experience for all fans. This role will also serve as brand ambassadors in the community and at various team events, making connections, growing the game, and creating lasting memories for the best fans in the MiLB league.
This schedule is flexible working nights, weekends and some holidays.
Resumes will be reviewed and selected candidates will be contacted regarding audition dates.
Essential Responsibilities
- Assist with pre-game and in-game ceremonies and promotions for games and events, including, but not limited to 75 Toledo Mud Hens games, 36 Toledo Walleye games, community fundraisers, concerts, pre- and post-game events, youth sports, high school and college baseball games, field/ice rentals, season ticket holder events, charitable auctions.
- Provide high energy to engage with fans to provide FANatical experiences.
- Comfortable in front of fans performing dance routines, t-shirt tosses, prize giveaways etc.
- Assist with the load-in and load-out of event entertainment equipment, props, and giveaways.
- Prep and utilize equipment and props and other materials that will be used during the game/event.
- Ensure all pre-game, in-game, and post-game entertainment elements occur promptly at their pre-designated time and are executed properly.
- Find/secure contestants as required; escort talent, guests, experiential participants, and/or staff as requested.
Qualifications and Experience
- College students prefer pursuing a bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Marketing, Arts, Entertainment, Hospitality or other related field.
- Dance or Cheer experience is a plus.
- This role can be considered an internship for college credit.
Skills and Competencies
- Energetic and outgoing personality.
- Comfortable in front of large crowds and on camera.
- Friendly and Approachable.
- Ability to follow directions written/oral/diagram.
- Strong customer service skills, and smiling, cheerful demeanor.
- Strong collaboration skills, ability to work well in a team.
Working Environment
- Occasionally lifting promotional items and props as needed, weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, etc. for the duration of the shift.
- Game days will be outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
Come join the fun and experience working for our local minor league teams!
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.
