Mascot Performer

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

2d • Onsite

About The Position

University of Alberta Golden Bears & Pandas Athletics is seeking qualified applicants to perform as team mascots (GUBA and Patches) at athletic events including football, hockey, basketball, and volleyball. This position is primarily located at hockey games, at Silent Ice Centre in Nisku, AB. The mascot performer will be responsible for committing to a proposed schedule throughout the 2026-27 Athletics season and will also be asked to commit to community appearances as these opportunities arise. GUBA & Patches are an integral part of Golden Bears & Pandas Athletics. The individuals who perform as GUBA or Patches must adhere to all duties of the mascot as scripted by the Production Team and Promotion Team. The mascot performer may also be asked to assist in the maintenance associated with the mascot suits, creating routines for promotional entertainment and distributing promotional items designed to help increase attendance at events.

Requirements

• Must be able to perform as team mascots (GUBA and Patches) at athletic events.
• Must be able to commit to a proposed schedule throughout the 2026-27 Athletics season.
• Must be able to commit to community appearances as opportunities arise.
• Must adhere to all duties of the mascot as scripted by the Production Team and Promotion Team.
• May be asked to assist in the maintenance associated with the mascot suits.
• May be asked to create routines for promotional entertainment.
• May be asked to distribute promotional items designed to help increase attendance at events.

Responsibilities

• Perform as team mascots (GUBA and Patches) at athletic events.
• Commit to a proposed schedule throughout the 2026-27 Athletics season.
• Commit to community appearances as opportunities arise.
• Adhere to all duties of the mascot as scripted by the Production Team and Promotion Team.
• Assist in the maintenance associated with the mascot suits.
• Create routines for promotional entertainment.
• Distribute promotional items designed to help increase attendance at events.

What This Job Offers

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