Ball Person (Part-Time)

goldenstate; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Santa Cruz Warriors are seeking part-time Ball Persons for the 2026-2027 basketball season, based in Santa Cruz, CA. You will help keep the locker room clean, manage laundry, and support the team and operations staff during games.

Ideal candidates bring customer-service experience, a passion for basketball, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Position requires working most home games with 5-hour game-day shifts (4:00pm–9:00pm) and pays $16.90 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer service environment and creating a memorable fan experience.
• Deep understanding of basketball.
• Able to work independently and with a team.
• High energy, meticulous, and hard-working.
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills in fast-paced environments.

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

Skills

Customer service

Basketball knowledge

Independent work

High energy

Multitasking

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity and Disability Accommodations

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.

Additional Information

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