AUSL Seasonal On Field Softball Staff - Vero Beach

Athletes Unlimited • Vero Beach, FL

13d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

Named one of Sports Business Journal's Best Places to Work in Sports (2024, 2025), Front Office Sports' Most Impactful Sports Organizations (2024), and Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies (2023), Athletes Unlimited owns and operates professional women’s softball, volleyball, and basketball leagues featuring world-class competition and fan experience. Athletes Unlimited stands out as an organization driven by the athletes that play in the leagues, with athlete representation on the company’s board of directors, each league led by a Player Executive Committee, and players sharing in long-term profits of the company, all while being proactive in shaping policies supporting the women that play in the league. Athletes Unlimited is the first professional sports league to be organized as a Public Benefit Corporation. For more information, visit AUProSports.com.
In June 2025, AU transformed and expanded its softball business by launching the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL), a premier professional women’s softball league. In 2026, additional teams have been added, converting to a fully city-based model, bringing in team owners, and building out ancillary business, fan and partner engagement opportunities.
The AUSL is looking for individuals to support the six AUSL teams with day to day operations and event management for practices. The ideal candidate has experience and familiarity with the game of softball, the ability to do physical tasks and a motivation to fill a critical role for a professional women's softball team. Applicants must be local to the Vero Beach area and have reliable transportation.
Timing:
May 24 - June 6: approximately 4 days of set up/tear down and 10 days of practices
This role is based around the AUSL Team Camp Schedule, which includes practices with additional hours for pre and post practice operations.
Available Positions: $15/hour
Ball Person - This is an on field position, seated beyond 1st and 3rd base in foul territory. Requires softball acuity and fielding skills to chase and corral foul balls quickly and efficiently.
BP Shaggers - Requires the ability to move in and around the outfield and spectator areas or beyond the ball park fence to collect and return softballs.
Bullpen Catchers - This is a skilled position that requires a minimum of college playing experience at the catcher position. Must be able to handle pitches upwards of 60mph.
All positions above include assisting with all event operations: field set up and break down, optional batting practice, laundry, etc).
Candidates with softball playing experience will be prioritized for all on field positions. All are contract positions and report to the AU Sports Operations Department.
Team player with a positive and proactive work ethic is a must
Willingness to pivot between tasks and take on additional responsibilities as needed

Requirements

• Applicants must be local to the Vero Beach area and have reliable transportation.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States
• Performing job duties outdoors in summer weather, including exposure to heat, humidity, and direct sunlight
• Standing for duration of each shift (approximately 4 hours) while performing job-related tasks
• For field based roles: Prior experience playing softball, fielding live balls/bats, and the ability to anticipate and position yourself effectively in response to fast-moving plays
• For bullpen catcher role: Catching pitches ranging from 60-80mph, with a preference for those with college-level playing experience in the catcher position
• Team player with a positive and proactive work ethic is a must
• Willingness to pivot between tasks and take on additional responsibilities as needed
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and non-traditional hours when in season

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with softball playing experience will be prioritized for all on field positions.
• Strong preference for candidates based in the Vero Beach area

Responsibilities

• Ball Person - This is an on field position, seated beyond 1st and 3rd base in foul territory. Requires softball acuity and fielding skills to chase and corral foul balls quickly and efficiently.
• BP Shaggers - Requires the ability to move in and around the outfield and spectator areas or beyond the ball park fence to collect and return softballs.
• Bullpen Catchers - This is a skilled position that requires a minimum of college playing experience at the catcher position. Must be able to handle pitches upwards of 60mph.
• All positions above include assisting with all event operations: field set up and break down, optional batting practice, laundry, etc).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed