TITLE: Sharks and Barracuda Street Team presented by Coca-Cola
POSITION TYPE: Part-time, Exempt/Non-Exempt
COMPANY: Sharks Sports and Entertainment, LLC
LOCATION: SAP Center & Tech CU Arena
REPORTS TO: Manager, Marketing Programs and Mascot Operations
POSTING DATED: June 04, 2024
PAY RANGE: The pay range for this role $17.55 per hour
Position Overview:
Sharks and Barracuda Street Team presented by Coca-Cola, under the direction of the Manager, Marketing Programs and Mascot Operations is a part-time staff responsible for the execution of hockey-specific events and programs for the San Jose Sharks and San Jose Barracuda, other marketing initiatives, as well as providing staffing assistance for San Jose Barracuda game nights.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead and instruct Team Teal Street hockey clinics at local schools, after school programs, and community centers.
- Provide marketing presence at Team Teal community outreach appearances at festivals, fairs, team events, and other events as needed.
- Lead and instruct Team Teal marketing, education and fan development programming at local schools, after school programs, and community centers.
- In office and miscellaneous game duties as requested by Sharks or Barracuda (mailings, distribution, event preparation, etc.)
- Provide staffing assistance on Barracuda home game nights by staffing concourse tables within the Frenzy Fun Zone, fulfilling fan experiences, assisting with youth hockey intermissions, etc. as needed. (Staff must commit to a minimum of 29 Barracuda Pre and regular season Game Dates and all playoff games.)
Shift Information
- Must be available to work 20+ hours per week including days, evenings, weekends, and events as needed depending on event schedule.
- Must be able to work 29 Barracuda Pre and regular season Game Dates and all playoff games.
Minimum Qualifications
- Mus be 18 years or older
- Must Reside in the Bay Area we are unable to pay for relocation or travel expenses.
- Must be available to work 20+ hours per week including days, evenings, weekends, and events as needed depending on event schedule.
- Must be able to work 29 Barracuda Pre and regular season Game Dates and all playoff games.
- Clean DMV record and ability to pass a standard background check.
- Establish and maintain rapport within and outside of the organization.
- Must have an upbeat outgoing attitude and outlook on work.
- Previous experience working with or a desire to work with children is a plus.
- Previous experience coaching children is a plus.
- Comfortable in handling and managing money
- Outgoing, enthusiastic personality; enjoys working as a part of a team
- Being able to think and react quickly in any situation
- Ability to provide hockey instruction
- Must be a self-starter and team player possessing a friendly, positive demeanor
Physical Requirements
- Ability to operate, transport, and manipulate certain equipment up to 15 pounds with or without accommodation.
- Ability to bend at the waist, reach overhead and lift up to 15 lbs with or without accommodation.
- Physically navigate stairs and catwalks at SSE facilities during normal work hours and events with or without accommodation
- Must be able to go up and down stairs multiple times in a shift.
- Must have the ability to stand for long periods of time inside and outside.
- Extra points if you are Bilingual!
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation
- 401K (pre-tax and Roth options)
- $200 Employee Referral bonus
- Complimentary or discounted sports and event tickets
- 30% discount in the Sharks Pro Shop
- Food and beverage discounts when working
- Spot Pet Insurance
- Free Barracuda tickets
- Free ice skating at Sharks Ice (San Jose, Fremont, and Oakland)
- Central office location in downtown San Jose at the heart of Silicon Valley; convenient access to Caltrain, VTA, major freeways, and free parking when working
- An inclusive culture that values diversity of background and a passion to improve our SSE's commitment to change with impact on our community and industry
This position is not eligible for U.S. work authorization sponsorship.
Summary:
Born in 1991, Sharks Sports and Entertainment ("SSE") has grown into a multi-faceted organization that includes the SAP Center, the NHL San Jose Sharks, the AHL San Jose Barracuda, the Tech CU Arena, three Sharks Ice facilities, and the non-profit Sharks Foundation. Additionally, we are growing our organization through expansion in the Bay Area and surrounding communities in Northern California.
We work and play in the Bay Area, and are deeply influenced by the technology, innovation, diversity, and commitment to excellence that surrounds us. Our culture is transforming to reflect those values, with an eye towards a pioneering, forward-thinking, and inclusive environment in sports and entertainment.
We live, work, and innovate by a set of Pioneering Principles:
T - Team success is more important than individual success
E - Exceptional experience is non-negotiable in everything we do
A - Appreciate others for their diversity and opinions
M - More risk leads to more rewards and expands our comfort zones
T - Trust that all teammates have the best intentions
E - Empower all teammates to make informed decisions
A - Always say what you really mean and do what you say
L - Lead by showing the respect to others you expect from the
We strive to unite people through a shared love of ice sports, entertainment, and our hometown. We are #TealTogether.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
Here at Team Teal, we recognize and celebrate that individuals come with a wealth of experience and talent well beyond any list of required skills and qualifications - in fact, we believe diversity of backgrounds and skills, combined with passion, are the most important keys to meaningful innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the interview process.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Sharks Sports and Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veterans' status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
Notice to Recruiters and Agencies
SSE recruits candidates directly, rather than through third-party recruiters or agencies. Under no circumstances will SSE pay a fee for candidates submitted or presented without a signed recruiting agreement in place between SSE and the recruiter or agency prior to the submittal; any submittal must be for requisition specifically and individually assigned in writing by SSE's HR department. In the case of candidate(s) submitted or presented to SSE by a recruiter or agency without a signed agreement AND written assignment by SSE Human Resources, SSE explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) with no financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
