Summary
The Goal Patrol and Cannon Crew are enthusiastic brand ambassadors responsible for enhancing the Blue Jackets gamedays by creating memorable experiences through fan interaction. During Blue Jackets home games, the Promo team represents the Blue Jackets organization by being a welcoming and engaging unit to home and away fans alike. The ideal candidate will be a strong performer, team player, and highly charismatic!
Jet’s Pizza Goal Patrol:
The Jet’s Pizza Goal Patrol is the ultimate hype squad at Blue Jackets home games—welcoming fans with high energy, pumping up the crowd, selecting lucky fans for contests, and handing out prizes. Behind the scenes, they prep props and giveaways, assist with mascot handling, and keep the entertainment rolling. Off the ice, the Goal Patrol proudly represents the Blue Jackets throughout the community at festivals, parades, and special events—bringing the CBJ spirit wherever they go.
Cannon Crew:
The Cannon Crew lights up Blue Jackets home games—welcoming fans, sparking excitement around the iconic Goal Cannon, and leading the charge during every goal celebration. They create unforgettable moments with photo ops, engaging the crowd by waving large flags, and help execute select in-game contests and promotions. Cannon Crew members are passionate, knowledgeable ambassadors of Blue Jackets history, and play a key role in making game day electric from start to finish.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Interact with fans before, during, and after CBJ home games.
- Coordinate contestants for pregame, tv-timeout, and intermission contests.
- Assist with distribution of fan giveaways before and during games.
- Prep promotional items/prizing used during the game (ex: rolling T-shirts).
- Supplement CBJ production crew’s efforts to engage the crowd by cheering, reacting to prompts, and sparking energy in the crowd
- Make appearances in the community on an as-needed basis.
- Follow game script with assignments that coordinate all contests and promotions.
- Serve as a handler for CBJ’s mascot, Stinger.
- Bring energy to Nationwide Arena for fans of all ages in the form of a spirited attitude, leading cheers, dances, waving CBJ flags, etc.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Communication - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Motivated to learn new skills/tasks.
- Comfortable working in front of and able to energize a crowd.
- Able to keep up with a fast-paced live entertainment environment.
- Have the ability to adapt to change, delays, and unexpected events.
- Able to work flexible hours, may include weekends and holidays.
Education and/or Experience
Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be 18 years or older to apply.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear.
The employee is regularly required to toss small items (ex: T-shirts, pizza boxes) into a crowd. This requires the employee to walk up and down the aisle stairways.
The employee is regularly required to get from one section to another in a short timeframe. This may or may not involve using the interior arena staircases.
The employee is regularly required to walk on the ice surface. Athletic shoes and ice grips are provided on these instances.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
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.
