***Please submit a resume to: marketing@mayouthsoccer.org.***
https://mayouthsoccer.org/about/jobs/
This position will consist of approximately 10 costume hours per month (January -December)
$18 per hour
Travel Expense/Mileage Reimbursement
Evenings & Weekends Required
Massachusetts Youth Soccer is looking for an outgoing and energetic individual to perform as the Mass Youth Soccer official mascot at association public appearances.
Assigned Responsibilities
Included but not limited to:
- Perform as the Mass Youth Soccer mascot at association and community appearances. Remain in character while wearing the costume.
- Represent the Mass Youth Soccer mission, vision, and values in a positive and friendly manner through performances at all events.
- Commit to the assigned schedule of the Mass Youth Soccer mascot appearances at complex and non-complex events.
- Maintain the proper use of the Mass Youth Soccer costume as directed.
- Interact, in character, with Mass Youth Soccer players, coaches, referees, staff, parents & families, children and community members.
- Work events throughout the year, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
- Pose for photographs and use non-verbal communication as directed.
Skills
- Creative and outgoing personality with a willingness and desire to have fun.
- Ability to perform animated promotional activities in front of audiences as well as on social media.
Qualifications
- Warm & engaging personality
- A professional demeanor and image to prove compatible with Mass Youth Soccer
- Independent and self-motivated, while flexible and adaptable.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Work independently and with a team.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Work scheduled event dates, including evenings and weekends.
Physical Requirements
- Must be between 5’5” – 5’10” in height and appropriate body size to wear the Mass Youth Soccer mascot costume comfortably and support the weight of the costume for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift and move 50 pounds.
- Must have good posture and physical ability to perform Mass Youth Soccer mascot actions (i.e. standing, kicking, running, kneeling, reaching, jumping, bending, waving hands/arms, etc.).
- Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, with exposure to varying temperatures and weather conditions including heat and cold.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to transport mascot costume to and from appearances.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Evenings as needed
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: On the road