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Anaheim, California, United States
Onsite
Honda Center welcomes fans, performers, and athletes from around the globe. Our team members are an integral part of the event experience through their interactions with guests. Whether you’re looking to create a great guest experience at a concert, support business growth and development, work behind-the-scenes during an Anaheim Ducks game, or anything in-between, this is your opportunity to start the next chapter of your career story and help create a one-of-a-kind fan experience at Honda Center.
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Pay Details:
The starting hourly rate range for this position is $25.00 to $40.00 per hour. The actual hourly rate offered will take internal value, peer equity, job-related factors, and other organizational considerations into account.This position pays between $25.00 and $40.00 per hour, depending on the specific duties and responsibilities assigned.
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.
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
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Creative and experienced Mascot or costumed character
Live sports-related performance experience of any kind is preferred (i.e., theatre, dance, hype team, etc.)
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
Ability to ice skate is preferred
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 up 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
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Education - High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience Required – 1-2+ Years
This position is on-site.
We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. We are firm believers that 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.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
