Mascot, Ottawa Black Bears

4 months ago


Ottawa, Canada Senators Sports & Entertainment Full time

The **Ottawa Black Bears** (NLL) are looking for an energetic, creative and enthusiastic individual to perform as the mascot for game days, events, and community appearances.

This is a part-time casual role based on the organization’s events and lacrosse calendar which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Ottawa Black Bears Games**
- The selected applicant will be required to be available for all 9 Ottawa Black Bears home games, as well as preseason games and playoff games as necessary.
- Create and express a mascot personality in a non-speaking, yet animated role.
- Provide unforgettable experiences to fans by interacting with the crowd in a positive, engaging, and enthusiastic way.
- Engage in photo opportunities, seat visits, promotional elements, crowd prompts, and other fan-facing activities.
- Assist in managing and maintaining mascot costume, props and other items.
- Shifts will begin 3 hours before opening faceoff and end shortly following the end of the game.
- Work with team members to enhance the overall fan experience at Canadian Tire Centre.

**Ottawa Black Bears Events**
- Mascot may be asked to work additional Ottawa Black Bears events outside of home lacrosse games.

**Requirements**:

- 1+ years of mascot experience preferred
- Must be comfortable performing, in front of crowds and engaging with large groups of people.
- Ability to:

- Maintain a friendly, energetic, and approachable demeanour to connect with fans and create positive interactions.
- Communicate nonverbally, including the ability to convey emotions and enthusiasm through physical gestures and expressions.
- Withstand the conditions of performing in a costume with limited visibility and mobility for long periods of time.
- Adapt and improvise to a variety of different performance environments and situations.
- Show initiative and act with appropriate independence
- Collaborate with handler to maintain fan and mascot safety
- Responsible, reliable, and driven
- Bilingualism (English & French) is an asset but not required
- Theater, dance and/or gymnastics experience an asset
- Familiarity and knowledge of Lacrosse considered an asset
- We would like to thank all applicants for applying; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications received will be maintained on file for a period of 6 months and may be referenced for future staffing requirements._
- Capital Sports Management Inc. supports the goals of Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards and is pleased to accommodate applicants who have a disability during the recruitment process. Please inform the Human Resources Department at 613-599-0250 if you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process._
- CSMI is committed to building an inclusive process that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities._


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