The Ottawa Black Bears (NLL) are looking for an energetic, creative and enthusiastic individual to perform as the mascot for game days, events, and community appearances.

This is a part-time casual role based on the organization’s events and lacrosse calendar which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays.  

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Ottawa Black Bears Games

• The selected applicant will be required to be available for all 9 Ottawa Black Bears home games, as well as preseason games and playoff games as necessary.
• Create and express a mascot personality in a non-speaking, yet animated role.
• Provide unforgettable experiences to fans by interacting with the crowd in a positive, engaging, and enthusiastic way.
• Engage in photo opportunities, seat visits, promotional elements, crowd prompts, and other fan-facing activities.
• Assist in managing and maintaining mascot costume, props and other items.
• Shifts will begin 3 hours before opening faceoff and end shortly following the end of the game.
• Work with team members to enhance the overall fan experience at Canadian Tire Centre.

Ottawa Black Bears Events

• Mascot may be asked to work additional Ottawa Black Bears events outside of home lacrosse games.

Requirements

• 1+ years of mascot experience preferred
• Must be comfortable performing, in front of crowds and engaging with large groups of people.
• Ability to:
• Maintain a friendly, energetic, and approachable demeanour to connect with fans and create positive interactions.
• Communicate nonverbally, including the ability to convey emotions and enthusiasm through physical gestures and expressions.
• Withstand the conditions of performing in a costume with limited visibility and mobility for long periods of time.
• Adapt and improvise to a variety of different performance environments and situations.
• Show initiative and act with appropriate independence
• Collaborate with handler to maintain fan and mascot safety
• Responsible, reliable, and driven
• Bilingualism (English & French) is an asset but not required
• Theater, dance and/or gymnastics experience an asset
• Familiarity and knowledge of Lacrosse considered an asset

We would like to thank all applicants for applying; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications received will be maintained on file for a period of 6 months and may be referenced for future staffing requirements.

Capital Sports Management Inc. supports the goals of Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards and is pleased to accommodate applicants who have a disability during the recruitment process. Please inform the Human Resources Department at 613-599-0250 if you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process.

CSMI is committed to building an inclusive process that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities.