Wanted: Stomper homunculus
by One won lost won on Feb 2, 2008 12:31 PM PST
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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.
Original URL: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/lab/...
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Do I need to say anything else? Res Ipsa Loquiter.
I'm busy, or I'd make up a poll as to favored ANer for the job.
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This job is still open?
I'm concerned that the A's still haven't filled this position, which they've been advertising for months. If they'd offer more than peanuts to fill it, and make it a full 81 game gig, perhaps they could attract talent they could keep for more than one year at a time.
There's a lot of room for a new top tier mascot in baseball, but it doesn't look like the A's are interested in making the investment to fill that void.
no kidding!
They've been looking for months. Loosen up the wallets! Cheap out on the squad all you want, but don't mess with my Stomper.
Yeah...
you gotta pay over slot for top-notch mascot prospects!
by The Pilots Dared Me To Die on Feb 4, 2008 12:05 PM PST up reply actions
To be fair...
...you pay peanuts, you get elephants.
The Carribean World Series
is on ESPN Deportes and DirecTV 625 if anyone is interested in a little pre-season baseball fix.
the old stomper went dummy
No.
You haven't noticed he's white?
Hmmm... Friday Saturday Sunday, ...
... and me with the weeknight tickets.
Too bad about that pesky "fit" part.
Hey!
Then who was the Stomper impostor at Fan Fest?
Were David Forst and Stomper
ever seen at the same time in the same area???
That gives you a hint! *8^)
I loved it when someone asked if Marvin Bernard was ever seen on the playing field when "Lu Seal" was bouncing around. That was funny!
by One won lost won on Feb 3, 2008 8:24 PM PST up reply actions
Fun superbowl for a change!
I have to say, with all the "Silicon Valley" brainpower, why hasn't someone from Intel, Google, etc., built an anamatronic Stomper, about 30 feet tall, on a contract for the Athletics. He'd do a backflip onto the field from centerfield and bounce around. Fill the inflated body skin with hydrogen or helium, use a titanium skeleton, use Disney-type technology. Industrial Light & Magic, they got inventive guys.
The A's ought to take "mascots" to the next level: robotics.
by One won lost won on Feb 3, 2008 8:41 PM PST reply actions
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