Student Employment: Boomer the Bobcat (Mascot) - AY 26/27

Quinnipiac University
  • Hamden, Connecticut
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Job Title:Boomer the Bobcat (Mascot)
    Department:Athletics/Game Operations
    Student Employment Type:Non Federal Work Study & Federal Work Study
    Responsibilities:
    • Perform at home hockey and basketball games as part of a rotating mascot team, bringing strong energy and consistent character presence
    • Interact with fans through photos, meet and greets, concourse visits, and in‑game engagement
    • Entertain on the ice and on the court during breaks in play while following all safety guidelines
    • Preferably skate confidently for on‑ice appearances and activations
    • Participate in timeout and intermission entertainment including skits and promotional moments
    • Represent Quinnipiac at campus events, community appearances, youth clinics, and charity functions as assigned
    • Maintain full character integrity at all times and communicate only through movement
    • Assist with basic cleaning and storage of the mascot costume
    Qualifications:
    • Experience in performance, theater, cheer, dance, or mascot work is helpful but not required
    • Ability to perform with high energy and clear physical expression while in costume
    • Comfortable interacting with fans of all ages in a friendly and engaging manner
    • Ability to safely perform on the ice and on the court during breaks in play
    • Skating ability is preferred for on‑ice appearances
    • Comfortable working as part of a rotating mascot team with shared assignments
    • Able to follow direction from Marketing and Fan Engagement staff
    • Reliable, punctual, and able to work nights, weekends, and select campus or community events
    • Capable of lifting, carrying, and performing in a full mascot costume for extended periods
    Hours of Position:
    • Rotating assignments shared across a mascot team
    • Home men’s and women’s hockey games as scheduled
    • Home men’s and women’s basketball games as scheduled
    • Select athletics/campus events, community appearances, and partner activations
    • Nights and weekends required throughout the athletic season
    • Additional hours possible during playoffs or special events
    Required Documents for Application:
    • Resume, Cover Letter, Application and In-Person Tryout
    Instructions to Applicants:Click Apply at the top of the page. Complete the required application.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHamden, Connecticut
    Websitehttps://portalapps.quinnipiac.edu/portalapps/PageUpScrape/./PageUpScrape_files/logo.png

    Skills

    • Athleticsunmatched
    • Basketballunmatched
    • Bobcat Equipmentunmatched
    • Danceunmatched
    • Engagement Marketingunmatched
    • Hockeyunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Theaterunmatched

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