Mascot Performer

Job Title:Mascot Performer

Department:Events

Reports To:Director of Events & Live Experience Fan Engagement

Employment Type:Part-TimeHourly

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Role Type:100% Individual Contributor

Rate:$25/hr

OUR CLUB

Seattle Sounders FC is aprogressivehigh performing collection of people who strive to achieve the highest levels of our sport while making a transformative impact in our communities in the best soccer city in America. Our culture is focused on serving one of the most passionate sportsfanbases in North America who are invested in the Sounders as much for our commitment to making a positive impact in our communities as they are for winning the 2019 MLS Cup 2022 CONCACAF Champions League and the 2025 Leagues Cup on home soil. We exist to create special moments like these where we enrichlivesand unify our fans and city through soccer.

POSITION SUMMARY

Seattle Sounders FC is looking for a friendly fun and dynamic performer to provide entertainment as our orca whale mascot Sammy the Sounder!Sammy the Sounders primarily interacts with young fans at Sounders FC home matches and various community events as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform as Sounders FCs mascot an orca named Sammy the Sounder to promote the club by engaging with kids and entertainment-seeking duties to include:
  • Emulating the established quirks and characteristics of Sammys established persona
  • Participating in photo-ops.
  • Signing autographs.
  • Seeking out opportunities to engage with fans.
  • Miming and encouraging Sounders FC traditions such as Boom Boom Clap and Scarves Up.
  • Participating in Sammys Squad kids club events and matchday activations.
  • Making appearances in the community.
• Act as a mascot handler for various events when not performing as the responsibilities to include:
  • Ensuring mascot performers act on-brand.
  • Communicating to fans speaking on behalf of Sammy.
  • Dictating his presence and movement at an event as well as his breaks.
  • Ensuring changing space is in a private area away from public and secure Sammy suit bag and personal belongings.
  • Capturing content of Sammy the Sounder during his appearances.
  • Distributing Sammy the Sounder giveaways.
• Provide feedback to the Director following appearances to help improve fan engagement and the impact of activations.
• Assist with pick-up and drop-off of the costume with the other performers as well as costume maintenance (cleaning basic repairs etc.).
• Attend rehearsals as needed at Lumen Field perform at Sounders FC home matches and at various events around the greater Seattle community.
• Maintain consistency of mannerisms behaviors and appearance across all events.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 18 years of age.
• 1yearsofcustomerserviceoreventoperationsexperiencestrongly
• Prior mascot or performing/acting experience strongly preferred.
• Due to costume requirements must be between 510 and 6.
• Must enjoy interacting with fans and performing in front of crowds.
• Ability to effectively communicate non-verbally.
• Ability to make quick decisions and think critically under pressure.
• Must be capable of taking direction and communicate in a timely manner with internal departments and external contacts.
• Must be professional responsible and reliable.
• Passion and enthusiasm for soccer and Sounders FC strongly preferred.

• This position will work in-person primarily working at Lumen Field on Sounders FC home matchdays in addition to other in-market events.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings weekends and holidays as needed. Day time availability is strongly preferred.
• Must reside within Washington state upon date of hire.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Employe must be able to lift 20 pounds and is regularly required to stand for long periods of time perform in various weather conditions stoop kneel crouch and periodically kick soccer balls.