Creative Entertainment Coordinator

San Antonio Spurs Sports & Entertainment • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

At Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E), we work in service of something bigger than ourselves.
To us it is so much more than just a game or concert. It takes all the members of our Spurs team to harness the power of sports and entertainment to create moments that excite, memories that endure, and connections that strengthen our community. SS&E owns and operates the San Antonio Spurs (NBA), Austin Spurs (NBA G-League), and the San Antonio FC (USL), and manages day-to-day operations of the Frost Bank Center, Toyota Field and STAR Complex.
We know that our people are our greatest asset as an organization. We aspire to provide our teams with meaningful work, to live our values -Integrity, Success & Caring – day-to-day in what we do and foster an inclusive culture for our 1K+ employee workforce.
The Creative Entertainment Coordinator services all community events/appearances for both internal and external needs, such as organizing and facilitating special events for the mascots. A successful candidate must ensure that all administrative elements of the mascot program are in working order and demonstrate a proficiency with managing the decision-making process to acquire approvals that benefit SS&E's brands and its partners.
The position also includes performing as the organization’s mascots in conjunction with the mascot team. This individual will be challenged to assist with the conceptualization of new skits as well as other innovative ideas to enhance game presentations and special events. The candidate should continually keep up with current entertainment industry trends and have basic knowledge of working in video production.
The eligible candidate should be a highly-motivated, self-sufficient performer with an acute attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, work well with deadlines and possess excellent communication skills.

Requirements

• 2 years’ experience performing in costume
• Flexible availability, including the ability to work weeknights, weekends, and/or holidays; events assigned
• Strong detail-oriented skills
• Strong customer service skills required
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Creative mind with the ability to think on the fly and have a presence that entertains large crowds
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point, Access and other computer skills
• Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to work with a variety of personalities, internally and externally
• Strong planning, scheduling and communication of steps, procedures and logistics
• Must be able to take feedback from numerous sources and implement into performance
• Must maintain a high level of fitness in order to perform in character.
• Standing, jumping, running and other mascot related motions for long periods of time.
• Lift 35 pounds.
• Ability and experience enduring heat-related conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four year university preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule all appearances for SS&E Mascots to facilitate and drive positive internal and external customer experiences.
• Schedule and assist with training and leading the team of part-time mascot assistants in SA and Austin markets.
• Perform at appearances and games, which may include any of the organization’s multiple characters and/or other costume work as necessary. Includes nights and weekends.
• Assist The Coyote and DaBull mascot programs on their respective home game nights and community events.
• Maintain databases and tracking related to community appearances made by Mascots.
• Train with Mascot team to ensure quality and consistent character performances, and to work together to collect the necessary tools with which to perform to the fullest extent. These tools include costume pieces, props, and any other entity necessary to perform an appearance timely and fully. All purchases must be approved by supervisor.
• Assist with creation and conceptualization of new skits and bits for all mascots. Stay up to date and research new ideas to enhance game presentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees