Mascot, NHL

Anaheim Ducks Hockey Club • Anaheim, CA

9d • $25 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The Anaheim Ducks are searching for a creative and energetic professional to perform as a back-up Mascot at Ducks events, promotions, and other appearances. The ideal candidate will have experience performing as a Mascot. The position requires excellent non-verbal communication skills, a creative, engaging and outgoing personality, and a strong desire to work in professional sports as a brand ambassador. This is a part-time event-based position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Creative and experienced Mascot or costumed character
• A great sense of humor when interacting with fans of all ages, especially children
• Willing to be coached to learn the personality of the character
• Possess nonverbal and improvisational skills
• Basic knowledge of hockey
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to carry out appearances in Anaheim and surrounding areas
• Flexible schedule; must be primarily available on weekends, with flexibility in regards to nights, holidays and Anaheim Ducks home games
• Requires prolonged standing; able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, including arena stairs
• Be able to withstand conditions within a mascot costume and/or outdoor appearances
• Able to work in outdoor conditions, including extreme heat and cold
• Safely drive "Promotional Vehicles" to and from events as needed; a valid driver’s license and ability to be insured under the Company’s insurance policy required
• Must be comfortable with heights and able to zipline
• Education - High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Experience Required – 1-2+ Years

Nice To Haves

• Live sports-related performance experience of any kind is preferred (i.e., theatre, dance, hype team, etc.)
• Ability to ice skate is preferred

Responsibilities

• Represent the Anaheim Ducks at all public appearances as an ambassador of the Anaheim Ducks brand as defined by the Game Presentation Team
• Serve as a performer, when necessary, for in-game, external events, or sponsored elements, and assist in pre-game, in-game, and intermission features
• Assist with marketing initiatives including city wide pop-up events, street teams, video shoots and watch-parties
• Perform at off-site events (i.e., organization events, street hockey/school programs, sports tournaments, private and sponsor appearances, etc.) as Mascot
• Protect the brand of Wild Wing and the Anaheim Ducks with a high level of professionalism, character, and trust when performing as Mascot
• Work within the Game Presentation department for: skits, in-game activations, on-ice games, sponsorship requirements, autograph sessions, and other in-game needs as determined
• Assist in ideation sessions throughout the season (in-game skits, social media content, and external requests)
• Plan and execute skits
• Assist in administrative tasks including scheduling, planning appearances, and cleaning/maintaining of the mascot costume
• Sanitize and store the costume after each performance and conduct costume maintenance, including cleaning, minor repairs, and other necessary upkeep
• Assist with other tasks on an as-needed basis

Benefits

• Diversity and inclusion among our team members are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED