Organization & Staffing Background
The Arroyo Seco Saints, a certified 501(c)3 non-profit organization, attracts elite college baseball players, coaches, and college students seeking to gain experience in the sports industry to the greater Los Angeles area for the months of June and July. A proud member of the California Collegiate League and entering its 20th season of operation, the Saints strive to provide the finest collegiate summer baseball experience in the nation. Learn by doing! Graduate Assistants will be key players in advancing our mission. You will spend the summer gaining valuable experience in the sports industry, building your resume and career portfolio, and learning through mentoring, networking, and training.
Location
Home Stadium: Jackie Robinson Memorial Field (Pasadena, California). Located 10 minutes north of Los Angeles adjacent to the world-famous Rose Bowl Stadium.
Opponent locations: Throughout the state of California.
Baseball Student Manager Responsibilities
Overall
This position is integral to the success of the Franchise. You will have a hand in everything. You will work closely with General Manager on a particular, then the Head Coach on another day, and the Team President on another day. You will be the go-between between the functional areas. Some days you'll be part of Front Office staff, other days you'll feel like you're an assistant coach. This is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in multiple functional areas of a baseball franchise at the same time and prepare for a job in the baseball world. This job is demanding, and not for the feckless.
Game Day Management, Staff Assistance & Logistics
- Work directly to interface between Front Office Staff and Baseball Staff
- Fluid position that encompasses all aspects of the Franchise and its interface with the League
- Use a wide range of skills to learn everything from Facility Management, Program Finance, Recruiting, Advance Scouting, Data Analysis, Apparel Management, Travel/Hospitality, Procurement, and More!
- Game Day facility preparation, equipment coordination, setup and breakdown
- Youth Camp coordination and facilitation
- Coordinate and assist in preparation for promotional games
- Work directly with the Baseball Team during Pre-game activities
- Act as a liaison between Intern Staff and Baseball Staff
- Observe or perform administrative duties pre- and post-game
- Assist with community outreach and fundraising events
Program Hospitality & Travel Logistics
- Will travel with the Team to away games
- Responsible for away game/road trip equipment. Manage the checklist, assign travel equipment duties, manage disembark procedures upon return
- Aid in fulfillment of player support and wellness
- Work with Front Office staff to communicate with visiting teams to communicate Game Day facilities, process, timelines and assist with other visiting team needs as they arise
- Report to General Manager for special projects throughout season
- Will manage and coordinate End-of-Season breakdown, storage, inventory, and wrap-up
- Handle day-to-day responsibilities as needed
Requirements
- Pursuing or completed an undergraduate/graduate degree in a related major.
- Represent the Arroyo Seco Saints exhibiting a high-level of professionalism at all times.
- A team player with a get it done work ethic.
- Friendly attitude and ability to keep composure.
- Ability to perform time-sensitive tasks.
- Work proactively and possess strong problem solving skills
- Excellent organizational skills. Self-motivated and detail oriented.
- Comfortable working in groups. Interact with Saints front office members, coaches, players, staff, and staff from opposing organizations, the California Collegiate League, and more.
- Working knowledge of the college athletics sector. Knowledge of baseball is a must.
- Must have your own vehicle.
- Must be able to lift and move objects 25 lbs. or greater.
- Must have basic knowledge of the servant-leader model
- Must be able to Get a Message to Garcia
- Must be available for the entire season, from May 25, 2025 to August 10, 2025
Notes & Time Commitments
- This position eligible for a $1,000 award, distributed at the conclusion of the staff-season (post Breakdown and Storage).
- The position is also eligible as a college credit internship. Applicants not in need of credit may still apply.
- All intern staff will be required to participate (in-person or by conference call) in an introductory meeting in late May.
- Hours Will Vary. Game Days are typically 1:00-10:00 p.m. Non-game days are on an as-needed basis.
- Some remote hours will be required to complete tasks within allotted time frames.
- All interns will be required to commit for the duration of the season (exceptions for varying school start/stop dates will be reviewed on an individual basis).
- The term of the season can include up to two (2) weeks prior and two (2) weeks after the beginning and ending of the game schedule.
- The Saints college summer season runs June to early August.
- Ability to begin remote work before the season begins is a plus.
