Mascot Coordinator - Milwaukee Bucks (Milwaukee, WI) Job Summary The Milwaukee Bucks are currently seeking a candidate to fill the position of Mascot Coordinator. This person is a world-class performer and ambassador for the Milwaukee Bucks in-arena and out in the community. Job Description I. Bango • Oversee all aspects of the Milwaukee Bucks mascot program including all variations of the character (Air Bango’s, etc…) • Perform as Bango at ALL Bucks home games, select community and Bucks events, domestic and international events. • Actively contribute to the goals of the Game Entertainment / Events department and the organization to promote the Milwaukee Bucks throughout the community from branding, ticket sales, corporate sales, community relations and publicity standpoint. • Represent the Milwaukee Bucks and Bango in a professional and appropriate manner at all times, inside and outside the suit. • Create new entertainment and sustain past successes for use at performances, including on-court skits/dances/stunts, pre-taped videos, in-stands interaction and improvisation, and off-site event entertainment. • Develop and direct a revenue program for the Bango brand. • Purchase, manage, and maintain ALL Bango assets including: costumes, outfits, props, vehicles, and other items used by Bango. • Work with Director of Game / Event Presentation to create and implement an in-game repertoire and schedule for all home games and special events. • Schedule and oversee rehearsals, workouts, practice sessions, and any other extra-curricular activities pertaining to the Bango program. Maintain skills and physical fitness through participation in such activities. • Maintain a budget for Bango spending, providing all necessary documents and purchases to Accounting Department. Work with Supervisor when necessary and as directed. • Attend Annual NBA Mascot conference, as well as other workshops and events with Director’s approval. • Collaborate with individuals throughout the Milwaukee Bucks organization to develop new ideas and projects, utilizing the Bango program to further success other departments as well as own program. • Assist in maintaining Bango website and other social media outlets including: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. Respond to fan mail, emails and other requests directed to Bango. • Regularly attend and contribute to Department meetings, providing creative input, ideas, brainstorming, and upcoming ventures. II. Rim Rockers – Official Acrobatic Dunk Team of the Milwaukee Bucks • Hire and manage the most qualified Rim Rockers, utilizing professional auditions, video submission, and/or interviews. • Choreograph, supervise and schedule all Rim Rocker practices and appearances in-arena and out in the community • Oversee all marketing promotion of the dunk team including: website, social media, etc… Job Qualifications • 3 years of PROFESSIONAL or COLLEGIATE mascot experience required. • College degree preferred or equivalent experience. • Gymnastics, dance, and acrobatic dunking experience strongly recommended. • Other skills (juggling, uni-cycling, tumbling, belaying, dancing, stilt-walking, etc...) could be considered a bonus. • Stunt skills or training a plus. • Ability to excite, motivate, and entertain a crowd. Great sense of humor a must. • Ability to relate and respond to various personalities and actions, especially children. • Must possess extraordinary level of creativity, energy and spontaneity. • Must be of good moral character and successfully complete all pre-employment screening. • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other related computer skills required. • Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure. • Strong organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail required. • Strong written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on business writing skills. • Ability to work independently without supervision, be self-directed and demonstrate initiative. • Ability to work collaboratively with others whom you have no direct authority over • Strong teamwork and team synergy skills required • Excellent ability to establish rapport with others and ability to build strong interpersonal relationships • Availability and willingness to work extended hours, including nights and weekends and accommodate occasional flexible scheduling (be on-call as necessary) • Strong knowledge of the NBA and the Milwaukee Bucks Physical & Mental Requirements • While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use handle or feel, reach stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear. • Extreme athletic fitness and ability level required. • Must be able to withstand and perform within extreme heat conditions, restrictive outfits, and impaired vision. • Ability to perform on feet in mentioned conditions for at least three hours at a time. • Must be able to run up and down stairs several times during a game. • Nature of the position requires unlimited physical mobility and the ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds In order to be considered you must submit a resume and cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position. Final selection will be determined through a thorough audition, interview session, and a screening process at the Milwaukee Bucks executive offices. Applicants must successfully pass a background check.
Posted on: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 04:45:37 +0000
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