Mascot Handler

Job Summary:

Are you someone who likes having fun?  Do you consider yourself the life of the party?  The Detroit Tigers are seeking an outgoing, organized, and motivated candidate to serve as a handler for the Club’s official mascot, PAWS, for the 2025 season.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accompany PAWS 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.
• Carry mascot supplies (autograph cards, t-shirts, props, etc.).
• Assist in the maintaining of the condition of the mascot costume.
• Assist mascot performer with preparation and execution of on-field skits/routines, t-shirt tosses, and provide logistical support during games and appearances.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to work flexible hours, including afternoons, nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be incredibly responsible and possess utmost professionalism.
• Strong leadership skills and positive attitude.
• Ability to take direction and constructive criticism.
• Ability to take a proactive approach to work and identify areas of opportunity.
• Ability to work incredibly well under pressure.
• Must be able to relate with fans of all ages and demographics.
• Must be punctual and possess good time management.
• Basic knowledge of Major League Baseball.
• Ability to perform in front of large groups.
• Must be available for most Tigers regular and postseason home games.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bilingual.
• Strong improvisation skills.

Working Conditions:

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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• Ability to lift and transport heavy equipment (30-50lbs).
• Ability to work in a high activity and heavily crowded professional sports venue in all weather extremes for extended periods of time.
• The noise level is usually moderate but can be loud within the stadium environment.
• Position will require standing for long periods of time, walking/running long distances, climbing up and down stairs and/or maneuvering over, under, and around rails.
• Will be required to stoop, kneel, crouch.

All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive.  They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Detroit Tigers.

Detroit Tigers is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.                

                  
The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.

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