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Job Description
- Req#: 1593784
- Exemplifying our Petco Park Promise: CARE, CONNECT, EXCEED by proactively welcoming all guests to the ballpark and connecting with guests near respective ball girl locations (1B/3B)
- Seeking out foul balls and giving them to Padres Fans (particularly children)
- Avoiding fair and field balls, and knowing the difference between the two
- Having the ability to throw and catch a baseball up to 100 feet
- Participating in Future Padres clinics and community outreach events
- Assisting Event Operations department with other responsibilities during games and other special events including but not limited to promotional item distribution and assisting with concert execution
- Being consistent, punctual, and have reliable attendance
- Having previous organized softball experience
- Having the ability to always maintain a high degree of discretion, integrity and professionalism with players, co-workers, and guests
- Maintaining a professional appearance as outlined by the San Diego Padres Organization
- Being bi-lingual in English/Spanish is a plus but not necessary
- Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of employment
- Minimum physical requirements: able to sit/walk/stand/run and travel to various areas of the ballpark for prolonged periods of time and in all inclement weather, including rain and/or direct sunlight; able to lift/transport up to 35 pounds
- Available to work at least 30% of home games during the season
- Available to work at least four (4) weekday day games (12:00 PM and/or 2:30 PM call times Monday through Friday) during the season
- Must be knowledgeable about the game of baseball
- Must pass an annual skills assessment test for new/continued employment
- As a condition of employment, you must successfully complete all post-offer, pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check
DEPARTMENT: Event Operations
REPORTS TO: Manager, Event Operations
STATUS: Part-Time; Non-Exempt
San Diego Padres Commitment :
The San Diego Padres are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for our employees. We strive to create an environment for everyone by including perspectives from backgrounds that vary by race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, and national origin.
We strongly encourage candidates from non-traditional backgrounds or underrepresented groups to apply.
If you are not sure you’re 100% qualified but are up for the challenge – we want you to apply. We believe skills are transferable and passion for our mission goes a long way.
San Diego Padres Petco Park Promise:
Our service values drive our behaviors to create the best experience for all of our guests who visit Petco Park. As a team member at Petco Park, we genuinely and passionately care about our guests, our ballpark and each other. We make meaningful and memorable connections that set us apart from other venues and experiences. Each position on our team actively lives out this nonnegotiable commitment every day to CARE, CONNECT, EXCEED.
Your role as a Ball Girl:
Your will be primarily responsible for fielding foul balls and creating a memorable and safe environment for our guests at Petco Park.
All the responsibilities we will trust you with:
Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most:
You will be required to meet the following:
Salary and Additional Compensation:
Per the California pay transparency law, the pay rate for this position is $19.43 per hour. Part- time non-union employees are subject to the San Diego Living Wage Ordinance and rates will increase accordingly.
In addition to your hourly rate, the Padres offer PTO, employee discounts, appreciation, and recognition opportunities for this position.
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About the company
The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball club, established in 1969. The Padres compete in the National League Western Division, playing home games at Petco Park, which opened in downtown San Diego in 2004. In its history, the club has won five division titles and two National League pennants, advancing to the World Series in 1984 and 1998.
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