Connecticut Sun Employment Opportunities

Mascot
The Connecticut Sun are seeking a highly motivated, energetic and talented individual to perform as our mascot, Blaze, for outside community appearances. The ideal candidate would have experience performing as a mascot; possess excellent non-verbal communication skills, athletically and physically fit, and have a creative and humorous personality. Appearances will primarily be during business hours Monday-Friday but may also include nights and weekends.

Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent GED degree. College graduate preferred
  • Minimum 2 or more years experience as a mascot at the collegiate, minor or professional league level
  • Good interpersonal skills (especially with children)
  • Good with spontaneous crowd-interaction
  • Ability to dance (professional dance training a plus)
  • Acting experience a plus
  • Performer training a plus
  • Great personality
  • Must be reliable and punctual
  • Strong non-verbal communication skills

    Essential Job Functions:
  • Perform as mascot at assigned weekday sponsor and community events/programs as well as other events deemed important by the organization
  • Spontaneous crowd interaction during appearances
  • Work with Game Operations Manager for all community appearances and programs
  • Work with sales staff at all events to drive crowd interaction to the staff
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

    To apply for this posting, please submit a cover letter and resume. Video submissions of performance experience are welcome via dvd or web link.

    Connecticut Sun
    Attn: Blaze
    1 Mohegan Sun Blvd.
    Uncasville, CT 06382

    or via email at blaze@connecticutsun.com

    No phone calls please.