MascotAre you ready to step into the spotlight and bring smiles to thousands? Join our team as a Costumed Character Performer and be a key part of the excitement at Mud Hens and Walleye games, as well as other thrilling Toledo events! In this lively role, you'll work acrosspromotions, game presentation, and operations to embody engaging characters, dance, and entertain fans with your playful antics. With a flexible schedule that includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays, you'll have the chance to create unforgettable moments and spread joy throughout the greater Northwest Ohio community. If you love performing and making people happy, this is your chance to shine!* *Audition Dates will be Saturday, September 14th: 1:00pm-3:00pm. Resumes will be reviewed, and once selected candidates will be sent a link for sign up times.Essential Responsibilities:
- Perform at all home games for the Toledo Walleye or Toledo Mud Hens, as well as community and team appearances scheduled by the supervisor. This includes but is not limited to sponsors, charities, media and private functions.
- Represent a Nationally recognized brand and organization, while portraying a positive image in the community/media.
- Responsible for managing and maintaining all mascot equipment including props and costumes.
- Read social cues to understand the level of engagement each fan may want.
- Preserve the identity of the mascot and follow an established character playbook including mannerisms, body language, attitude, fan interaction and team representation at all times.
- Assist in the research, creating, and implementing mascot skits, dances, on-field games, music, them night elements and other forms of mascot related entertainment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Previous mascot experience and skating experience are preferred, but not required.
Skills and Competencies:
- Must be friendly, outgoing, and enthusiastic.
- Ability to analyze and interpret common social expressions.
- Ability to execute a number of tasks at the same time and working well under pressure.
- Ability to carry out detailed written/oral/diagram form instructions.
- Strong communication skills and ability to present self in a professional manner to interact with fans of all ages, sponsors, guests, players.
- Energetic and outgoing personality.
- Energetic attitude towards coworkers and fans.
- Ability to work independently, and as part of a team.
- Approaches and engages the community in a professional and friendly manner.
Working Environment:
- Occasionally lifting promotional items and props needed, weighing up to 20 pounds.
- Constantly carrying the weight of the uniform, either wearing the costume or carrying the costume to events, up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop kneel, etc. for the duration of the shift.
- Game days will be outdoors in all types of weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain.
- Constantly performing in restrictive outfits with impaired vision.
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.