Summary
Description
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, 1STBANK Center, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and SkyCam.
Position Summary
As a mascot handler and on-call performer for KSE properties, you will be considered a world-class performer and ambassador for our sports properties at public appearances and potentially some home games. You will also act as the primary handler for the full-time mascot performer at every home game.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
- Assist the full-time mascot performer in preparing for games and other events.
- Be the main point of contact for the full-time performer at all home games and many outside events.
- Assist in creating new entertainment and build upon past successes for use at performances, including skits/dances/stunts, pre-recorded videos, in-arena interaction and improvisation, and off-site event entertainment in collaboration with the Director of Game Presentation.
- Perform as the back-up mascot at outside events, and potentially perform at some home games.
- Adhere to and protect the mascot’s brand within the guidelines of the organization.
- Assist in the cleaning and maintenance of all mascot assets including costumes, outfits, props, vehicle, and other items used by the mascot.
- Learn from and adapt to the mannerisms and actions of the current mascot, so the transition is seamless.
Performance Requirements/Skills
- Availability and willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, some holidays and be on-call as necessary.
- Passion for mascots and performance entertainment is a must
- Ability to excite, motivate, and entertain a crowd – having a great sense of humor is a must.
- Ability to relate and respond to various personalities and actions and an excellent ability to establish rapport with others and ability to build strong interpersonal relationships.
- Must exhibit good judgment and decision-making skills.
- Must possess extraordinary level of creativity, energy, and spontaneity, and have the passion to constantly build and present new and creative ideas.
- Must be of good moral character and can represent the organization in a professional and appropriate manner at all times.
- Must be in peak physical condition and able to maintain this fitness to both fit in the costume and meet the physical demands of the position.
- Ability to work independently without supervision, be self-directed and proactive, yet also be able to be a strong team player and work collaboratively with others.
- Ability to tolerate moderate to very loud noise.
- Ability to pass a company background investigation
- Ability to acquire or produce and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license and meet company vehicle driving standards
Education/Experience
- At least 1 year of mascot experience, collegiate or professional, preferred.
- Dance experience and other performance-related skills (tumbling, belaying, cheer stunting, dancing, stilt-walking, etc.).
Compensation
- When acting as handler – $25 per hour; Pre-determined mascot rates apply when in-costume; $50 per hour when a pre-determined rate does not apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
