Manager, Entertainment

SUMMARY The Manager of Entertainment is a full time position focused on creating a fun, family friendly experience for Dayton Dragons fans. This position requires great attention to detail, excellent communication skills, creativity, organization and the ability to recruit, hire, train, lead, and manage a staff of over 50 hosts, mascots, green team, and tech crew. This position is responsible for brainstorming, researching and developing new and exciting skits and elements for games and special events.

It also requires coordination and execution of other events at Day Air Ballpark including sponsor events, concerts, and other sporting events.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Recruit, hire and train Green Team, mascots, other characters and game hosts.

Create, plan, and implement entertainment segments from Gates Open until last fan exits.

Utilize TV, radio, live shows, sporting events and internet to inspire and create new entertainment.

Manage other entertainment groups, i.e. Retirement Village People.

Create and produce props and costumes for skits, bits, and contests.

Run training programs, rehearsals, and direct all entertainment at Dragons games.

Secure all outside entertainment such as Zooperstars, Birdzerk, etc.

Produce employee work schedules and review/approve department payroll.

Develop and manage the entertainment department annual budget.

Coordinate all national anthem performances at Day Air Ballpark Produce any other special events at Day Air Ballpark, such as movie nights, other sporting events and concerts.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Meets all deadlines. Ability to work independently, demonstrate attention to detail, and possess creativity. Demonstrated ability to work as a self-starter, organized, dependable, and professional.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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