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baseball tourist
03-23-2016, 03:22 PM
http://northwestleague.m.teamworkonline.com/Jobdetail.aspx?j=95042


Job Description: The Clubhouse Manager Assistant will oversee the operation of the Clubhouse during the Vancouver Canadians’ season running from June through mid-September. This includes responsibility for cleaning, laundry, feeding players, and managing equipment among other things.

Only individuals with a strong work ethic and a valid Canadian work VISA are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities:

Managing baseball equipment, inventory, and ordering for assigned Minor League team.

Maintain a clean environment for the players, including cleaning before, during, and after each home game.

In charge of laundry services for uniforms, towels, and items necessary for jobs of players and staff at each affiliate.

Responsible for producing snacks, pre-game meals, and post-game meals. This will include cooking and preparation of meals at the premises.

Perform various tasks for coaches and staff, including handling paperwork, making phone calls, and running errands.

Work hand in hand with the coaching staff to maintain good relationship between them and the Vancouver Canadians.

Keeping detailed receipts and records of all expenses in relation to managing the clubhouse.

Required Qualifications:

High School Degree

4 or more years of relevant work experience (food service, janitorial service, management, operations etc.)

Ability to pass background screening and drug test

Ability to be present for all games & workouts as well as pre and post season preparation and wrap up

Ability to work long hours and a flexible schedule

Preferred Qualifications:

Passion for Baseball or baseball related experience

Food sanitation certification

Commercial cooking experience
Must have valid drivers license
Must be able to pick up 50lbs

vintagesportscollector
03-23-2016, 05:20 PM
doing laundry, cleaning, running errands and providing snacks…..living the dream! ;). Do they have to be a young fan? Maybe I can do this when I retire soon…check that, I was glad to stop doing this when my kids grew up.

…in all seriousness sound like a nice opportunity for someone young breaking into baseball management.

baseballart
03-24-2016, 08:16 AM
Biggest drawback? The employee would have to see me around at all the games.

btcarfagno
03-24-2016, 08:28 AM
I have a couple of friends who were clubhouse guys for the Pittsburgh Pirates for several years. They both loved and hated it. The hours were insane. The work was non stop and could be degrading at times. But as you can image, they are a wealth of stories about the people behind the public images of these players.

Of note: Derek Jeter was rather stand-offish and not especially cordial, whereas A-Rod was extremely personable and polite with them.

Tom C

Shoeless Moe
03-24-2016, 11:26 AM
I worked for the Chicago Bears in 1985 as a summer job junior of high school, doing pretty much what has been mentioned and more. It's a great job for a kid. And yes you get to see their true personalities.

Walter Payton was the team clown, always had pellet guns, etc. playing pranks on teammates.

The offensive line Van Horne, Becker, Andrews, and Kevin Butler were cool guys, went out to lunch with them on occasion and they included me in the conversations. One particular one was hilarious about Marsha Brady.

Mike Singletary was a pompous ass.

The Fridge William Perry was a big kid, and hilarious.

Tripredacus
03-24-2016, 02:17 PM
The closest I ever got was a job interview with MLB. I think it was a temp job initially to install computers and whatnot for the then new or upcoming Washington Nationals stadium, and then continue to service other parks in the Northeast.