Student Employment: Boomer the Bobcat (Mascot) - AY 26/27

Quinnipiac University • Hamden, CT

20d • Onsite

About The Position

This student employment position involves performing as Boomer the Bobcat at home hockey and basketball games, as well as representing Quinnipiac at various campus events, community appearances, youth clinics, and charity functions. The role requires bringing strong energy and consistent character presence, interacting with fans, and entertaining during breaks in play while adhering to safety guidelines. The mascot must maintain character integrity at all times, communicating only through movement, and assist with costume maintenance. Assignments are shared across a rotating mascot team and include nights, weekends, and potential additional hours during playoffs or special events.

Requirements

• Ability to perform with high energy and clear physical expression while in costume
• Comfortable interacting with fans of all ages in a friendly and engaging manner
• Ability to safely perform on the ice and on the court during breaks in play
• Comfortable working as part of a rotating mascot team with shared assignments
• Able to follow direction from Marketing and Fan Engagement staff
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work nights, weekends, and select campus or community events
• Capable of lifting, carrying, and performing in a full mascot costume for extended periods

Nice To Haves

• Experience in performance, theater, cheer, dance, or mascot work is helpful but not required
• Preferably skate confidently for on-ice appearances and activations
• Skating ability is preferred for on-ice appearances

Responsibilities

• Perform at home hockey and basketball games as part of a rotating mascot team, bringing strong energy and consistent character presence
• Interact with fans through photos, meet and greets, concourse visits, and in-game engagement
• Entertain on the ice and on the court during breaks in play while following all safety guidelines
• Participate in timeout and intermission entertainment including skits and promotional moments
• Represent Quinnipiac at campus events, community appearances, youth clinics, and charity functions as assigned
• Maintain full character integrity at all times and communicate only through movement
• Assist with basic cleaning and storage of the mascot costume

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed