Job Description:

The University of Ottawa, Sports Services is seeking high-energy students who will be responsible for the mascot at Gee Gees events. The Mascot will be responsible for entertaining the crowd at the events, while working hand-in-hand with the fan experience lead as part of the event staff team.

The Gee-Gees Mascot engages with the spectators at varsity events and creates an exciting fan experience. This is an amazing opportunity for students to work in an energetic, team-based sport environment at the University of Ottawa. Please note that the Gee-Gees Mascot will mostly be working weekends and evenings at varsity games. Applicants will need to have a flexible schedule.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide entertainment and interact with fans to create positive school spirit

Distribute promotional items designed to increase school spirit and attendance at games and events

Maintain confidentiality

Represent the University of Ottawa in a positive way

Minimum Qualifications:

Demonstrated independence, strong interpersonal skills and teamwork

Outgoing personality with a willingness and desire to have fun

Motivated individual with a desire to gain experience in enhancing school spirit

Experience in dance, theatre or tumbling is an asset

Comfortable with bringing a character to life and making larger than life movements

Ability to communicate non-verbally and create spontaneous crowd interaction

Athletic and physically fit, able to stand for long periods of time

Must stand 5’10” or taller

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $15.00 /hour