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, the mascot, at various Quinnipiac University events. The role requires high energy, consistent character presence, and engaging interaction with fans. Performers will represent the university at home hockey and basketball games, campus events, community appearances, youth clinics, and charity functions. Maintaining character integrity and communicating solely through movement are essential. The position also includes assisting with costume care.

Requirements

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

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.
• Preferably skate confidently for on-ice appearances and activations.
• 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