Pod Squad (Part-Time)

Santa Cruz Warriors; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 18,752 - 26,708; Part time

Job summary

A professional sports team is seeking enthusiastic individuals for a part-time Pod Squad role in Santa Cruz, CA. Responsibilities include providing fun and entertainment during games and community events, engaging with fans, and performing skits and dances. Ideal candidates should possess creativity and energy. The position offers $16.50 per hour, requiring a commitment to the majority of home games.

Qualifications

• Exceptional level of creativity and ability to excite a crowd.
• Gymnastics and dance experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Perform at home games and community events.
• Interact and engage with fans during games.
• Set up and manage interactive fan engagement activities.

Skills

Creativity

Energy

Spontaneity

Crowd motivation

Communication

Collaboration

Humor

Initiative

Job description

Pod Squad (Part-Time)

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About the Position

The Santa Cruz Warriors are looking to hire part-time Pod Squad performers for the 2025-26 basketball season. We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to provide top-quality fun and entertainment. The Pod Squad is responsible for providing in-game entertainment and a positive fan experience.

The position will be responsible for crowd interaction, live promotions, greeting fans, and prize giveaways. If you love sports, enjoy talking to others, and are highly self‑motivated, this role is for you. This is an excellent opportunity for you to be a part of our growing and exciting sports and entertainment organization that values your initiative, creativity and drive for results.

Note: This is a part‑time position located in Santa Cruz, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform at home games and community events
• Represent the organization in a professional and appropriate manner at all times
• Build new entertainment for use at performances, including on‑court skits/dances/stunts, in‑stands interaction and improvisation
• Responsible for set‑up, operation and tear‑down of all interactive elements of fan engagement
• Hand out premium items, interact with fans and communicate general information
• Keep all game props organized, in good condition and stored appropriately after each game
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements, Experience and Skills

• The ideal candidate possesses an exceptional level of creativity, energy, and spontaneity
• Ability to excite, motivate, and entertain a crowd; excellent sense of humor is very important
• Gymnastics and dance experience preferred
• Strong collaboration skills required
• Excellent ability to build rapport with others and to build strong interpersonal relationships
• You use good judgment and decision‑making skills
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently without supervision, be disciplined and demonstrate initiative
• Needs to be at least 18 years old

Physical Demands

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

Time Commitment

• You must be able to work the majority of home games – 24 regular season games and playoffs
• 4‑hour shifts on game days, typically 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Compensation

• $16.50 Per Hour

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.

\>Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Other