Undergraduate/Graduate Student Team Manager

Organization & Staffing Background

The Arroyo Seco Saints, a certified 501(c)3 non-profit organization, attracts elite college baseball players, coaches, and college students seeking to gain experience in the sports industry to the greater Los Angeles area for the months of June and July.

A proud member of the California Collegiate League and entering its 20th season of operation, the Saints strive to provide the finest collegiate summer baseball experience in the nation.

Learn by doing! Graduate Assistants will be key players in advancing our mission. You will spend the summer gaining valuable experience in the sports industry, building your resume and career portfolio, and learning through mentoring, networking, and training.

Location

Home Stadium : Jackie Robinson Memorial Field (Pasadena, California). Located 10 minutes north of Los Angeles adjacent to the world-famous Rose Bowl Stadium.

Opponent locations : Throughout the state of California.

Team Manager Responsibilities

This position is integral to the success of the Franchise. You will have a hand in everything. You will work closely with General Manager on a particular, then the Head Coach on another day, and the Team President on another day.

You will be the go-between between the functional areas. Some days you'll be part of Front Office staff, other days you'll feel like you're an assistant coach.

This is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in multiple functional areas of a baseball franchise at the same time and prepare for a job in the baseball world.

This job is demanding, and not for the feckless.

• Work directly to interface between Front Office Staff and Baseball Staff
• Fluid position that encompasses all aspects of the Franchise and its interface with the League
• Use a wide range of skills to learn everything from Facility Management, Program Finance, Recruiting, Advance Scouting, Data Analysis, Apparel Management, Travel / Hospitality, Procurement, and More!
• Game Day facility preparation, equipment coordination, setup and breakdown
• Youth Camp coordination and facilitation
• Coordinate and assist in preparation for promotional games
• Work directly with the Baseball Team during Pre-game activities
• Act as a liaison between Intern Staff and Baseball Staff
• Observe or perform administrative duties pre- and post-game
• Assist with community outreach and fundraising events
• Will travel with the Team to away games
• Responsible for away game / road trip equipment. Manage the checklist, assign travel equipment duties, manage disembark procedures upon return
• Aid in fulfillment of player support and wellness
• Work with Front Office staff to communicate with visiting teams to communicate Game Day facilities, process, timelines and assist with other visiting team needs as they arise
• Report to General Manager for special projects throughout season
• Will manage and coordinate End-of-Season breakdown, storage, inventory, and wrap-up
• Handle day-to-day responsibilities as needed

Requirements

• Pursuing or completed an undergraduate / graduate degree in a related major.
• Represent the Arroyo Seco Saints exhibiting a high-level of professionalism at all times.
• A team player with a get it done work ethic.
• Upbeat and friendly attitude.
• Work proactively and possess strong problem solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills. Self-motivated and detail oriented.
• Comfortable working in groups. Interact with Saints front office members, coaches, players, staff, and staff from opposing organizations, the California Collegiate League, and more.
• Working knowledge of the college athletics sector. Knowledge of baseball is a must.
• Must have your own vehicle.
• Must have basic knowledge of the servant-leader model
• Must be able to Get a Message to Garcia

Time Commitments

The Saints college summer season runs June to early August. The Undergraduate / Graduate Student Team Manager position runs from mid May to early August.

Games will be played approximately five days a week. Staff will be required to participate (in-person or by conference call) in an introductory meeting in mid-May.

Notes

This position is stipend eligible with additional benefits available (Housing, Transportation, etc). More information upon selected interviewees.

Hours will vary. Gamedays are typically 2 : 00-10 : 00 p.m with field setup in the early afternoon / morning. Non-game days will differ in hours and responsibilities.

Flexibility is key to being successful in the professional sports realm. An anything and everything approach in Student Team Manager role will allow you to thrive throughout the season.