Mascot Performer

Seattle Sounders FC & Seattle Reign FC•Seattle, WA

5d•$25 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Seattle Sounders FC is looking for a friendly, fun, and dynamic performer to provide entertainment as our orca whale mascot, Sammy the Sounder! Sammy the Sounders primarily interacts with young fans at Sounders FC home matches and various community events, as assigned.

Requirements

Must be 18 + years of age.
1+ years of customer service or event operations experience strongly
Due to costume requirements, must be between 5’10” and 6’.
Must enjoy interacting with fans and performing in front of crowds.
Ability to effectively communicate non-verbally.
Ability to make quick decisions and think critically under pressure.
Must be capable of taking direction and communicate in a timely manner with internal departments and external contacts.
Must be professional, responsible, and reliable.
Must reside within Washington state upon date of hire.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.
Employe must be able to lift 20+ pounds and is regularly required to stand for long periods of time, perform in various weather conditions, stoop, kneel, crouch and periodically kick soccer balls.

Nice To Haves

Prior mascot or performing/acting experience strongly preferred.
Passion and enthusiasm for soccer and Sounders FC strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform as Sounders FC’s mascot— an orca named Sammy the Sounder— to promote the club by engaging with kids and entertainment-seeking adults.
Emulating the established quirks and characteristics of Sammy’s established persona
Participating in photo-ops.
Signing autographs.
Seeking out opportunities to engage with fans.
Miming and encouraging Sounders FC traditions, such as Boom Boom Clap and Scarves Up.
Participating in Sammy’s Squad kids club events and matchday activations.
Making appearances in the community.
Act as a mascot “handler” for various events, when not performing as the mascot.
Ensuring mascot performers act on-brand.
Communicating to fans, speaking on behalf of Sammy.
Dictating his presence and movement at an event, as well as his breaks.
Ensuring changing space is in a private area away from public and secure Sammy suit bag and personal belongings.
Capturing content of Sammy the Sounder during his appearances.
Distributing Sammy the Sounder giveaways.
Provide feedback to the Director following appearances to help improve fan engagement and the impact of activations.
Assist with pick-up and drop-off of the costume with the other performers as well as costume maintenance (cleaning, basic repairs, etc.).
Attend rehearsals as needed at Lumen Field, perform at Sounders FC home matches and at various events around the greater Seattle community.
Maintain consistency of mannerisms, behaviors, and appearance across all events.
Other duties as assigned.