WASHINGTON, District of Columbia, USA
5 days ago
Ballpark Event Batting Practice Pitcher

Summary:

Nationals Park plays host to numerous corporate and social events throughout the calendar year. As an enhancement, many of these events utilize the batting cages, bullpen, and the field. Event pitchers play a pivotal role in these by throwing batting practice, operating speed pitch stations, and perform other baseball related activities as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Throwing batting practice to Nationals Park internal and external event clients Operate a speed pitch station Occasionally umpire corporate and/or social softball games Ability to understand and follow directions from the event manager Ability to collaborate with other event pitchers to keep event timeline Provide a high level of professionalism while interacting with event clients and guests Need to have availability to work nights, weekends, and some afternoons throughout the calendar year Other duties as assigned.

 

Requirements:

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Have played or coached baseball within the last 5 years

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities necessary to perform essential functions

Ability to pitch to a wide variety of skill and age levels Interact professionally and respectfully with event managers, as well as clients and guests Must have a general understanding of baseball rules and regulations Work well within a team setting Manage baseball stations within given event timeline, as designated by event manager Be knowledgeable about current Nationals Baseball Club news

Physical/Environmental Requirements

Job requires employee to function in a high activity and heavily crowded outdoor professional sports venue. Employee will be exposed to inclement weather of varying degrees. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time Job requires employee to perform baseball activities for long periods of time.

 

Compensation:

The projected wage rate for this position is $35.00 per hour.  Actual pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to the applicant’s: qualifications, skills, expertise, education/training, certifications, and other organization requirements. Starting salaries for new employees are frequently not at the top of the applicable salary range.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Nationals are dedicated to offering equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

 

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