Professional Sports Team - Mascot
Reply to: hr@oaklandathletics.com
Date: 2008-02-01, 11:04AM

Professional Sports Team - Mascot
Reply to: hr@oaklandathletics.com
Date: 2008-02-01, 11:04AM

The Oakland Athletics are currently seeking a part-time, seasonal Mascot. This position reports directly to the Special Events Coordinator and is responsible for but not limited to the following:
• Performing at all A's Friday, Saturday, and Sunday home games and at a select number of other games during the 2008 season
• Performing at private parties, parades, festivals, grand openings, etc. on specified days during the week and on weekends throughout the year
• Performing at off-site community appearances
• Creating skits, dance routines, and other forms of mascot-related entertainment and crowd interaction
• Responsible for researching, creating and/or purchasing props and costumes for the mascot
• Represent the A's as Stomper at special Major League Baseball functions including the annual All-Star game
• In charge of marketing and scheduling the mascot to generate revenue within company guidelines
Requirements:
• Due to costume restrictions, candidate must be at least 5 feet 7 inches and no more than 6 feet 2 inches and weighs between 165 lbs and 225 lbs
• Punctuality is mandatory and availability to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Must have own transportation
• Must be highly energetic and fit

Anyone interested in applying for this position must send a VHS tape or DVD of a live performance along with a cover letter and résumé to Oakland A's, Special Events Dept., 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94621. No phone calls please.

   * This is a part-time job.
   * Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
   * Please, no phone calls about this job!
   * Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

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