What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mascot, Greensboro Swarm position at Charlotte Hornets?
Position Overview
The Greensboro Swarm is looking for an energetic and highly motivated performer to tackle the role of the official team mascot. Candidate should be athletic, physically fit, with a strong interest in the performance or entertainment industry. Prior mascot experience preferred but not required.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
To perform the job successfully, you should demonstrate the following competencies:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All requests for medical or religious accommodations to perform the stated job duties will be considered
The Greensboro Swarm is looking for an energetic and highly motivated performer to tackle the role of the official team mascot. Candidate should be athletic, physically fit, with a strong interest in the performance or entertainment industry. Prior mascot experience preferred but not required.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Perform as the character, with possibility of performing as additional characters
- Perform at all Swarm home games and appearances as assigned
- Assist in creating skits, videos, and other creative projects as assigned
- Work to grow the Swarm brand and character in keeping with the overall direction and goals of Greensboro Swarm
- Maintain mascot costume, props, mascot vehicle as needed to ensure the highest quality at all times
- Other duties as assigned by Manager
To perform the job successfully, you should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Ability to perform high impact physical maneuvers such as dunking off a trampoline, performing stunts tumbling, etc.
- Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
- Presents self in professional manner and has the ability to interact with all levels of organization and outside contacts
- Strong project management skills
- Strong Social skills –listens to others, works well in a team environment
- Excellent communication skills including written and verbal; ability to present ideas clearly and concisely
- Planning and organizing, can prioritize work activities; uses time efficiently
- Detail Oriented
- Adaptability – adapts to change in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to handle frequent changes
- Dependability – consistently at work on time, follows instructions, responds to manager’s instructions
- Available to work extended hours including nights, weekends, holidays
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to work a rigorous NBA G-League schedule including, but not limited to 24 home games as well as select events and/or appearances
- Must be at least 21 years old
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All requests for medical or religious accommodations to perform the stated job duties will be considered
