Events & Entertainment - Pirate Ship - Operations Role (PT)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers•Tampa, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

In the Pirate Krewe Operations role, an employee will work at all Tampa Bay Buccaneers home games, as well as at large-scale events and Training Camp, as needed. Main responsibilities will focus on enhancing the overall game-day and event atmosphere by engaging and entertaining fans as a pirate performer.

Requirements

Must be able to clearly communicate and react quickly in high-pressure/high-demand situations
Ability to work additional events such as Training Camp and other high-level events as needed
Ability to adhere to, deliver, and execute timelines, rundowns, layouts, promotions, and entertainment elements on game days
Ability to work with and assist other crews as needed, working as part of a team and larger group
Must be lively, outgoing, enthusiastic, positive, hardworking, and willing to work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent in entertaining, engaging, and interacting with crowds and individuals by being attentive, reactive, and lively while staying in pirate character at all times, when the job function calls upon it
Ability to work and interact well with the youth
Ability to throw/toss promotional items, before, during, and after the event
Must be able to communicate effectively with teammates/leads and Events & Entertainment Manager/Coordinator, and be responsive to feedback
Must be able to work flexible hours for Game Days and Events (including weekends, nights, and holidays)
Must be able to work all Buccaneers home games
Physical demands include walking, standing for prolonged periods, and working long hours in a variety of weather conditions, including humidity, rain, and intense heat; this position calls for a great deal of physical exertion
Ability to assist in set-up and breakdown, which may require frequent lifting and/or carrying up to 50-75 pounds

Nice To Haves

Previous knowledge and experience working with special effects and pyrotechnics preferred, but not required
Previous acting or performance experience preferred, but not required.
Knowledge of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, NFL, Football, and Raymond James Stadium preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with all needs as directed for pre-game setup, in-game entertainment throughout the stadium and on the Pirate Ship, and post-game elements
Know and assist with the functioning of the Pirate Ship Operations, such as setting up and breaking down equipment, unfurling the sails/flags, firing t-shirt cannons, resupplying promotional items, and all ship giveaways throughout the entirety of the game or event
Monitor crowd control aboard the ship and assist with the fan experience
Select members of the team may be asked to assist with Firing the Cannons – requirements for this role include;
Advanced knowledge of the game of football
Ability to separate themselves from being a fan
Prior experience and/or comfort level working with pyrotechnics, gases, and special effects
Engage with fans to create a fun and energetic atmosphere throughout game day and events by distributing giveaway items
Interact with fans by maintaining in-pirate character throughout the game and events as needed
Assist other game day crews and departments to enhance the overall Buccaneers game day or event experience
Serve as an ambassador for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on game days and other events
Other duties as assigned to enhance the overall game-day entertainment and event experience as deemed necessary or as directed by the Events & Entertainment Manager/Coordinator