Mascot
Basketball Team (NBA)
Southeast Region
Sports Services
Posted/Updated: 06/18/19
Southeast Region
Sports Services
Posted/Updated: 06/18/19
Job Summary
POSITION OVERVIEW
- Seeking an energetic and highly motivated performer to tackle the role of the official team mascot.
- Must be athletic with a strong interest in the performance or entertainment industry.
- Prior mascot experience is preferred but not required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform as the character, with possibility of performing as additional characters.
- Perform at all home games and appearances as assigned.
- Assist in creating skits, videos, and other creative projects as assigned.
- Work to grow the brand and character in keeping with the overall direction and goals of the NBA Team.
- Maintain mascot costume, props, mascot vehicle as needed to ensure the highest quality at all times.
REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to perform high impact physical maneuvers such as dunking off a trampoline, performing stunts tumbling, etc.
- Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
- Presents self in professional manner and has the ability to interact with all levels of organization and outside contacts.
- Strong project management skills.
- Strong social skills –listens to others, works well in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills including written and verbal; ability to present ideas clearly and concisely.
- Planning and organizing, can prioritize work activities.
- Uses time efficiently.
- Detail Oriented.
- Adaptability – adapts to change in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to handle frequent changes.
- Dependability – consistently at work on time, follows instructions, responds to manager’s instructions.
- Available to work extended hours including nights, weekends, holidays.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to work a rigorous NBA G-League schedule including, but not limited to 24 home games as well as select events and/or appearances.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES
- Comfortable working with children.
- Basketball and NBA knowledge.
- Prior mascot and/or entertainment experience preferred.
- Additional mascot related skills a plus (ex. roller blading, stilt walking, air character experience, etc.).
- Candidate local to the Triad area.
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