Host Captain

Job Title: Host Captain

Department: Ballpark Operations – Guest Experience

Reports To: Zone Supervisor

Status: Event Staff, Seasonal, Non-Exempt

Directly Supervises: Designated Event Staff on Team/Zone

Primary Objective: Lead with a positive attitude and demonstrate commitment to all Team Members. Manage and teach the operation while holding Team Members accountable for delivering the Mariners Way, our guest service philosophy, to guests and to each other. Responsible for helping execute day to day operations for baseball and large non- Baseball events.

Essential Functions:

• Must be available to work at least 75% of baseball and large non-baseball events.
• Will attend all Homestand leadership briefings with Zone Supervisors and management staff.
• Will participate in Zone/Leadership briefings and conduct shift briefings for all Team Members within their respective Team.
• Lead and supervise team members during the assigned shift, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to company policies.
• Will provide documented performance feedback and recommendations for corrective action and positive recognition to Zone Supervisor.
• In-shift monitoring of staff time – punching in/punching out, lunches, breaks, etc.
• When directed, coach and teach Team Members in improved incident reporting.
• Will ensure evacuation procedures/emergency procedures are followed and taught to all Team Members.
• Provide timely feedback to ensure Team Members are providing exceptional guest service to all guests.
• Inform Zone Supervisor and Sr. Manager, Guest Experience of any guest or Team Member issues that require escalation or visibility from Ballpark Operations Management or People and Culture .
• Troubleshoot quickly and efficiently to solve guest issues escalated by Team Members.
• Follow appropriate protocol in responding to sensitive situations including injuries, incidents involving alcohol or related to derogatory language, and unruly guests.
• Will document all incidents in shift using an incident card and is responsible for collecting other relevant incident cards and providing them to their Zone Supervisor in-shift or by end of shift.
• Helps directs Team Members to the correct resource for requests including reasonable accommodations, Leaves of Absence, resignations, retirements, and any other action that is a change in employment status.
• Attend mandatory trainings and meetings
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year of leadership experience in large facility guest experience/operations, preferably in major league sports or entertainment.
• Ability to understand and utilize technology, including but not limited to radios, communicators devices, laptops, printers, and ticket scanners.
• Management experience . High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.

Physical Activities and Working Conditions:

• Outdoor work environment, subject to fluctuation in temperatures, exposure to the sun and elements.
• Must be able to work afternoon, evening and night games and events, prior to opening of facility to the public and through closing of the facility.
• Must be able to stand and/or walk on concrete stairwells, ramps and concourses for the duration of baseball game or event.
• Must be able to walk up and down steep stairs and maintain balance while assisting guests.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must have functional near vision.
• Must have functional manual dexterity.

Compensation Rate/Range:

The Mariners are committed to providing competitive pay, perks and benefits packages for our valued Team Members.   This information is being provided in accordance with the Washington State Equal Pay and Opportunity Act.  

 The anticipated pay for this seasonal role is $24.50 per hour. The Mariners also provide a robust and unique offering of perks and benefits including paid public transportation, concession and merchandise discounts, special access to baseball games and other public events, and a number of exclusive employee incentives.  All perks are subject to eligibility requirements and availability and may be modified or amended from time to time.