Camera Operator Job Description

Starting Pay: $8.50/hour

Available hours (approx.): up to 20/week in-season

** RockHounds season runs April through September**

Job Duties

• Assembling, preparing, and setting up equipment prior to game time, which may include tripods, monitors, cables, and headphones
• Take direction from director during games and in-between innings on what to be filming
• Practicing the framing and camera moves required for pre-arranged shots
• Finding solutions to technical or other practical problems (for an outside broadcast, for example, the natural light conditions need to be considered when setting up shots)
• Being prepared to innovate and experiment with ideas
• Working quickly, especially as timing is such an important factor
• Being able to stand for several hours at a time outside, and carry ~15 pounds of equipment up and down a flight of stairs
• Demonstrating a good awareness of health and safety issues
• Knowledge of the game of baseball a must

Post-Game

• Neatly break-down equipment, wrap cables, and return equipment to camera room

Schedule & Report Times

• RockHounds are able to work with your schedule.
• Shirts provided by RockHounds. Must wear khaki pants or shorts.
• Training and materials provided by existing RockHounds staff.
• Call time is typically one-hour before first pitch.
• Employee perks include discounts in the team store and free tickets for friends/family.

Concessions job description

Pay Rate: $8.50-$11.00/hour

Available hours (approx.): Up to 30/week in-season

**RockHounds season runs April through September**

Job Duties

• Operate point of sale machines
• Prepare food
• Daily prep work/clean-up of the point of sale areas
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to stand for extended amounts of time
• Must have good customer service skills

Schedule & Report Times

• Mostly evening work (we do have some games during the day)
• Training provided by stand manager
• In-season work to include up to 30 hours/week during game weeks – RockHounds game schedule is available online
• Hours also available to assist and work with special events hosted at the stadium
• Employee perks include discount in the team store and free tickets for friends/family

Grounds Crew Seasonal Labor Job Description

Pay Rate: $1,200/month April-September

Job Duties

• Field, tunnel and dugout clean-up following previous night’s game
• Drag warning track
• Clean bases following previous night’s game
• Batting practice equipment prep – prepare trailer, field mats and screens for pre-game BP sessions
• Repair and maintain bullpen areas
• Assist in BP set-up and equipment tear down
• Prepare pre-game field work cart, ensure stocked with proper equipment
• Assist in supplementary cultural practices including: aeration and verticutting

Schedule & Report Times

• Please communicate your availability to Brian Mitchell or Mitch Riddle (bmitchell@midlandrockhounds.org, mriddle@midlandrockhounds.org)
• Report times will be listed on your schedule, generally:
  • Game days from 10 AM – 4 PM, 5:30 – 10 PM
  • Sunday games, 11 AM – 4 PM
• 69 home games, plus potential special events
• Please pay attention to game times as they vary throughout the week
• Call outs: If you are sick or have something come up, please communicate ASAP

Uniform Standards

• RockHounds grounds crew shirt (supplied by the RockHounds GC)
• Khaki pants or Khaki shorts
• Comfortable closed toe shoes
• If you wear a Hat, make sure that it is a RockHounds hat or an Athletics hat

Housekeeping Job Description

Pay Rate: $12-14/hour

Available hours (approx.): 15-25/week pre-season, up to 40/week in-season

** RockHounds season runs April through September**

Job Duties

• Responsible for assisting in cleaning, sanitizing, mopping and disinfecting all office and staff areas of Momentum Bank Ballpark – including but not limited to individual offices, staff restrooms, office entrances, mail room, conference room, meeting areas, kitchenette, ticket windows, team store and public office spaces
• Removal of trash from individual offices and shared areas
• Assure cleanliness of staff member offices and meeting spaces during pre-season, in-season and post-season (year-round)
• Pre-and-post-season cleaning of clubhouse locker room areas, VIP areas and luxury suites
• Daily cleaning of luxury suites and VIP areas during the season
• Game night duties to include public restroom cleanliness, stocking and replacing dispenser hand soap/paper towels/toilet paper/trash bags, sweeping, general cleanliness
• Willing to work long hours, sometimes outdoors and in weather
• Able to work on their own and with a team of up to 4 others to accomplish cleaning tasks

Schedule & Report Times

• Flexible schedule
• Training and materials provided by existing RockHounds housekeeping staff and operations department
• Able to start ASAP
• Pre-season (until mid-March) to include mostly mornings, approximately 15-20 hours/week in preparation for the upcoming season, and in addition to regular office cleanings.
• In-season to include up to 40 hour/week during game weeks, and approx. 20 hours/week while the team is on the road – RockHounds game schedule is available online
• Hours also available to assist and work with special events hosted at the stadium.
• Employee perks include discount in the team store and free tickets for friends/family.

Press Box Operations Job Descriptions

Pay Rate: $9-15/hour

Available hours (approx.): up to 30/week in-season

** RockHounds season runs April through September**

Video Board Coordinator

• Operates the video boards during games

Music Operator

• Controls all of the stadium music/sound effects/walk-up songs

Official Scoring

• Scores during the game and must have professional knowledge of the rules of baseball

Technical Director

• Handles the live broadcast and provides direction to camera operators

Instant-Replay Operator

• Works closely with the Technical Director to cut replays for the broadcast and video board

Field-Time Coordinator

• Handles the pitch clock and pace-of-play action

Each of these positions require training and/or previous work experience. If interested in any of the audio/video roles, apply first for the Camera Operator position.

Schedule & Report Times

• RockHounds are able to work with your schedule.
• Shirts provided by RockHounds. Must wear khaki pants or shorts.
• Training and materials provided by existing RockHounds staff.
• Call times vary depending on position, but all must report before the first pitch.
• Employee perks include discounts in the team store and free tickets for friends/family.

Ticket Taker Description

Pay Rate: $9/hour

Available hours (approx.): up to 25/week in-season

** RockHounds season runs April through September**

Job Duties

Prior to the game:

• Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to gate opening time in order to be ready to scan tickets when the gates are opened.

During and after the game:

• Use ticket scanner to scan fans’ tickets and allow them through the gates.
• Assist fans with ticket issues and mobile ticketing questions.
• Stay at front gates for the entirety of your shift.
• Hand out coupons to fans as they leave the stadium on certain nights.
• Assist with safe and orderly exit after the game.
• See something, say something.
• Must be willing and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Schedule & Report Times

• Report time 15 minutes prior to gate opening time depending on anticipated crowd.
• RockHounds able to work with your schedule while following our general timeline.
• Must be able to work on feet and in a variety of weather conditions.
• Able to work through end of baseball season.
• In-season to include up to 30 hours/week during game weeks – RockHounds game schedule is available online.
• Hours also available to assist and work with special events hosted at the stadium.
• Employee perks include discount in the team store and free tickets for friends/family.

Usher Job Description

Pay Rate: $9-11/hour

Available hours (approx.): up to 30/week in-season

** RockHounds season runs April through September**

Job Duties

Prior to the game:

• clean and dust seats in your assigned sections using dusters, rags, and spray bottles. Assist other ushers in cleaning their section seats after you are finished.
• Familiarize with the area you are working; know key areas of stadium, able to answer fan questions regarding food stands, restrooms, security, first aid, seating chart, etc.
• Greet fans as they enter and assist them in locating their seats, walking with them to escort if necessary.
• Make sure fans with tickets for your section are the only ones sitting in that section as they enter.

During and after the game:

• Enforce all RockHounds, City of Midland, and Momentum Bank Ballpark rules in your assigned section.
• Communicate with front office staff or director of operations for any unruly fans or behavior throughout the game.
• Have safety in mind, making sure aisles, ramps, stairs, and dugout tops are clear during the game. Limit children running in the aisles and concourse due to safety concerns.
• Survey your section each half inning by walking to field level and back while checking with fans.
• Remain standing most of the game, stay at your assigned sections and always paying attention to the game and fans.
• Collect fan donations for Home Run and Strikeout Dollars after each event occurs, bring collected money to Customer Service Booth.
• Check on fans after each foul ball that lands in your section – make sure all fans are ok. If someone is injured or needs attention, communicate with first aid.
• Assist with safe and orderly exit after the game.
• See something, say something.

Schedule & Report Times

• Report time 30-45 minutes prior to gate opening time depending on anticipated crowd. End of shift following 90% of fans clear from the ballpark.

• RockHounds able to work with your schedule while following our general timeline.

• Must be able to work on feet and in a variety of weather conditions.

• Training and materials provided by RockHounds operations department and existing staff.

• Able to work through end of baseball season.

• In-season to include up to 30 hours/week during game weeks – RockHounds game schedule is available online.

• Hours also available to assist and work with special events hosted at the stadium.

• Employee perks include discount in the team store and free tickets for friends/family.