Job Title: Promotional Team/Hype Squad, Denver Nuggets
Department: Game Presentation
Business Unit: Denver Nuggets
Location: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
Reports To: Game Presentation Manager
Employment Type: Non-exempt, Variable Hour, Seasonal
Supervisor Position: No
______________________________________________________________________________
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), KIMN, KXKL, KKSE (FM/AM), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and SkyCam.
Position Summary
The Mile High City Hype Squad (promotional team) position focuses on the game night activities of the Denver Nuggets Game Presentation Department, assisting with in-game promotional activities and entertainment, team-related special events, as well as all pregame preparations. Activities include rolling and tossing t-shirts, starting cheers in the crowd, moving promotional items on-and-off the court, assisting SuperMascot Rocky, and other duties as assigned. On game days, the promotional team will need to arrive at least two hours prior to the start of each game and work through the completion of the game and tear down. This is a seasonal part-time position with employment concluding at the end of the 2025 -2026 Denver Nuggets season.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands
- Game nights may require prolonged standing, bending, stooping, stretching, lifting, throwing, etc. Occasionally lifting sponsorship items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity enough to get around the arena, up and down stairs, and perform manual labor.
- Requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record and communicate appropriately with team.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
- Fan engagement/interaction as a Nuggets brand ambassador
- Working closely with the stage managers to prepare and execute all game night promotional and entertainment activities
- Set up and tear down of all equipment
- Ability to lift and move heavy objects to different locations
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be able to work 90% of Nuggets home games for the 2025-2026 season.
Performance Requirements/Skills
- Interest in sports special events, promotions, or entertainment.
- Willingness to take direction from several supervisors.
- Comfortable working in front of large crowds.
- Must be personable, enthusiastic, and very outgoing.
- Desire to work in a professional sports environment.
- Desire to work in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to work on multiple tasks at the same time.
- Passion for Mile High Basketball
Education/Experience
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Over 18 years of age by August 1, 2025
Compensation
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
