Gameday - Mascot Handler (TORO's Herd) - Houston Texans
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Facility Operations/Event Staff: Game Day/Event Staff
Are you someone who likes having fun? Do you consider yourself the life of the party? The Houston Texans are seeking an outgoing, organized, and motivated candidate to serve as a handler for the Club’s official mascot, TORO, for the 2023 season.
Our Texans Teammate Habits:
- Dedication to the team
- Be adaptable
- Passion for work
- Win with integrity
- Own the outcome
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Be Champions in Every Way by Cultivating Excellence and Fearlessly Evolving
Culture: We attract the best and brightest professionals by nurturing core ideals such as character, hard work, discipline, and teamwork. We reward performances and demand a total commitment to being champions in every way.
Basic Function: Assist Club mascot with all functions on gameday.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Basic Function: Assist Club mascot with all functions on gameday.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Accompany TORO while performing game duties and designated off-site appearances
- Assist with taking pictures, signing autographs, and improving the overall guest experience
- Act as the “eyes, ears and voice” for the mascot performer, including awareness of game progression, in-game activations, stadium navigation, fan requests, and potential hazards.
- Assist mascot performer with preparation and execution of on-field skits/routines, t-shirt tosses, and provide logistical support during games and appearances.
- Perform various other tasks that may be assigned from time to time by Senior Mascot Program Manager.
Subject to reasonable accommodations, position requires routine face-to-face personal interaction with other Club personnel; therefore, job responsibilities must be physically performed in the Club offices and not in a telecommuting manner.
Skills Required:
- Must be able to work flexible hours, including afternoons, nights, holidays, and weekends.
- Ability to work incredibly well under pressure.
- Strong improvisation skills and bilingual are a plus.
- Basic knowledge of the National Football League.
- Ability to submit to a motor vehicle background check.
- Ability to perform in front of large groups.
- Must be available for all Texans home games.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university preferred.
- High School Diploma required.
Title: Gameday - Mascot Handler (Toro's Herd)
FLSA Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Department: GDay – TORO
Reports to: Senior Mascot Program Manager
Please note that while resumes of all candidates will be considered, as a way for the Texans organization to acknowledge and reciprocate the tremendous support given the Team by local fans and the local community in general, qualified candidates with permanent addresses in the Houston metropolitan and surrounding areas will be given first consideration whenever possible.
If your skills and experience match our available position requirements, a Human Resources representative will contact you directly. Due to the volume of resumes received by the Houston Texans, we are unable to provide updates on the status of individual applications.
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.
Job Questions:
Does your schedule allow you to commit to all 10 Houston Texans home games during the 2023 season?
Are you ok with being compensated a non-negotiable rate of $9.00/hour?
Do you have any experience working in sports?
Do you have any experience working as a mascot or with a mascot?
How do you feel you could improve the Houston Texans mascot program?
