Ball Person (Part-Time)

Santa Cruz Warriors; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Santa Cruz Warriors are seeking part-time Ball Persons for the 2026-2027 basketball season in Santa Cruz, CA. You will support game-day operations by cleaning locker rooms, mopping the court, managing laundry, and providing general assistance to the team and staff.

This role offers hands-on experience in a growing sports world and emphasizes initiative and reliability. Work involves 5-hour shifts during home games, with 24 regular season games plus playoffs, primarily on game days.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer service environment.
• Deep understanding of the game of basketball.
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team.
• High energy, meticulous, and hardworking.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Mop the court during games to ensure safety.
• Distribute water, towels, and game-time necessities.
• Coordinate and prioritize team-related items during a game.
• Assist with laundry including washing, folding, and storing towels and uniforms.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of locker room and equipment room.
• Assist with bench setups and teardown.
• Attend to player, staff, and referee needs as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Basketball knowledge

Independent worker

Energetic

Multi-tasking

Job description

About The Position

The Santa Cruz Warriors are looking to hire part-time Ball Persons for the 2026-2027 basketball season. In this role, you will assist in various tasks including, but not limited to, cleaning the locker room, mopping the basketball court, maintaining the equipment room, washing and folding laundry, and general assistance to the team and basketball operations staff.

The Santa Cruz Warriors are looking to hire part-time Ball Persons for the 2026-2027 basketball season. In this role, you will assist in various tasks including, but not limited to, cleaning the locker room, mopping the basketball court, maintaining the equipment room, washing and folding laundry, and general assistance to the team and basketball operations staff.

This is an excellent opportunity to share your expertise while learning more about this growing sports and entertainment organization that values your initiative and dedication!

This is a part-time position and is located in Santa Cruz, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Mopping the court during games to ensure player and guest safety
• Distribute water, towels, and other game time necessities
• Coordinating and prioritizing various team related items during a game
• Assist with laundry duties including washing, folding, and storing towels and uniforms
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of locker room and equipment room
• Assist with bench setups/teardown
• Attend to player, staff, and referee needs as directed
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills And Experience

• Previous experience in a customer service environment and passionate about building a memorable experience for fans
• Deep understanding of the game of basketball
• Consistent track record working independently and with a group
• High energy, meticulous, and hard-working individual
• Ability to multi-task, be organized and to complete assignments in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Physical Demands

• Pushing/pulling/carrying and lifting may include up to 50 lbs.
• Stair climbing and the ability to sit/turn/bend/stand for long periods of time

Time Commitment

• Must be able to work the majority of home games – 24 regular season games and play-offs, including weeknights, weekends and holidays
• 5 hour shifts on game days, typically 4:00pm to 9:00pm

Compensation

• $16.90 Per Hour

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Golden State is an equal opportunity employer.

We will ensure that qualified applicants with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Want to learn more about who we are and what we value? Visit www.warriors.com/employment

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