Job Title: RSVP Tour Guide
Job Summary: The RSVP is responsible for leading school-age groups in activities and a Kauffman Stadium Tour during the Royals Scholastic Victory Program (RSVP). Most students that attend RSVP are elementary school age. The position averages around 12-15 hours per week. Candidates may also have the opportunity to work general Stadium Tours outside of RSVP.
The Royals Scholastic Victory Program (RSVP) is a PK-6th Grade education program that brings over 9,000 students to Kauffman Stadium each school year. The purpose of RSVP is to reinforce classroom curriculum with baseball themed activities to grow the love of baseball in the Kansas City area.
Position Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
- Learn each RSVP activity
- Adapt to the needs of the group
- Be able to lead an activity and the stadium tour in the time given
- Be able to work and communicate effectively with a team
- Must be patient with children
- Must be able to communicate effectively to groups of children and adults
Position Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Required:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be available Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm during the school year
- Must be able to adjust to changes quickly
- Previous experience leading groups of children a plus
- Public speaking experience
- Knowledge of Kansas City Royals history
- Must have a high school diploma
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift items weighing as much as 15 pounds
- Must be able to be productive in a work environment where the noise level can be high at times
- Must be comfortable walking to navigate the facility to access the office, concourse, etc.
- Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as required by deadlines and event scheduling
The physical demands described here are representative of those that may be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit for long periods of time; walk; use hands, handle, or feel.
This role is a Part-Time, Non-Exempt opportunity that is not eligible for Company Benefits, 401K, and PTO. The schedule for this position is dependent on our team schedule and is subject to change.
We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, the Kansas City Royals will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, the Club also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions please inquire with Human Resources by email at [email protected].
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
