Mascot Performer (Part-Time)
Louisville Bats Buddy Bat
Candidates must reside in or be able to commute to Louisville, Kentucky.
Responsibilities:
- Perform as the Louisville Bats official mascot during select home games.
- Create and deliver engaging, family-friendly entertainment that aligns with the team's brand personality.
- Interact positively with fans of all ages through skits, dances, comedic moments, and spontaneous interactions.
- Participate in skits, on-field promotions, and video content for social media.
- Represent the team professionally and enthusiastically at community events, school visits, and sponsor activation.
- Maintain confidentiality of the character's identity to preserve the magic for fans.
Qualifications:
- Prior experience in promotions, performing in costume and customer service preferred. College mascot experience is a plus.
- Ability to improvise and create spontaneous entertaining performances.
- Ability to dance, move energetically, and convey emotion through body language.
- Must be comfortable performing in front of large crowds and engaging with the public.
- A believer in creating exceptional experiences.
- High level of athletic ability, stamina, and physical coordination (dancing, running, etc.)
- Physically able to perform in a full-body costume for extended periods in varying weather conditions, often with restricted vision.
- Flexibility working nights and weekends.
- Due to costume sizing, candidate must be at least 5 feet 8 inches and no more than 6 feet 2 inches.
- Ideal candidate should be in good physical condition and highly energetic.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.