Apply on Employer Site

Seattle Sounders FC · 2 days ago

Mascot Performer

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$25/hr - $25/hr

1+ years exp

Seattle Sounders FC is a progressive soccer club dedicated to making a positive impact in the community. They are seeking a friendly and dynamic Mascot Performer to entertain fans, primarily engaging with children at home matches and community events while embodying the persona of their orca mascot, Sammy the Sounder.

GamingSoccerSports

No H1B

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

Qualification

Performing/acting experienceCustomer service experienceEvent operations experienceNon-verbal communicationPassion for soccerProfessionalismCritical thinkingReliability

Required

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 be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Must reside within Washington state upon date of hire

Must have reliable transportation

Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

Employee 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