Mighty Banyans Mascot "Rooty" (student part time)

New College of Florida; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

New College of Florida seeks a lively mascot performer to portray Rooty the Mighty Banyan at campus and community events. You will entertain fans, lead cheers, pose for photos, and embody the college spirit in various games and promotional activities.

The role requires performing in a heavy costume, engaging audiences of all ages, and coordinating with event teams to ensure a memorable experience.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read social cues to tailor interactions.
• Strong enthusiasm and school spirit.
• Must be comfortable in a heavy costume for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Performs as Rooty the Mighty Banyan at New College and community appearances.
• Remains in character while wearing the costume.
• Perform dance routines, stunts, and crowd interactions to entertain and engage fans.
• Encourage audience participation, lead cheers and photos.
• Represents New College mission and values at events.
• Adheres to the assigned schedule of Rooty appearances.
• Maintains proper use of Rooty costume.
• Interacts with students, faculty, staff, families, and fans."
• Works events year-round, including evenings and weekends.
• Distributes promotional items to create goodwill.
• Poses for photographs and communicates without speaking as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Non-verbal communication

Crowd engagement

Team player

Flexibility

Job description

As the Mighty Banyans Mascot "Rooty", you will be responsible for bringing to life the character and spirit of New College or team by portraying our beloved Mascot. Your role is vital in creating a memorable and entertaining experience for fans, engaging with audiences of all ages, and enhancing the overall fan engagement at events, games, and promotional activities.

Responsibilities

• Performs as Rooty the Mighty Banyan at New College and community appearances.
• Remains in character while wearing the costume.
• Perform dance routines, stunts, and crowd interactions to entertain and engage fans during games and events.
• Encourage audience participation, including leading cheers and chants, and posing for photos with fans.
• Represents New College mission and core values in a positive and friendly manner through performances at on and off campus events.
• Commits to the assigned schedule of Rooty appearances at on-campus and off-campus events.
• Maintains the proper use of Rooty costume as directed.
• Interacts, in character, with New College students, faculty, staff, parents & families, children, alumni, and community members.
• Works events throughout the year, including evenings and weekends, as applicable. Arrives to assignments punctual and prepared.
• Distributes New College promotional items designed to create goodwill and increase school spirit.
• Poses for photographs and communicates without speaking as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Mascots must be outgoing, social individuals.
• They appear at games and participate in local events to encourage game attendance.
• They work to engage fans and create loyal followers.
• Must be in a physical condition that supports both wearing heavy costumes and standing or walking for extended periods of time and variable weather conditions.
• Must work well with others, including children and fans of all ages.
• Mascots must be able to read individuals' social cues to understand the level of interaction each fan may want.
• Strong non-verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey emotions and enthusiasm through physical gestures and expressions.
• A friendly and engaging personality, with the ability to interact positively with fans and represent the organization professionally.
• Comfortable performing in a confined costume with limited visibility and mobility, adapting to different performance environments and situations.
• Prior experience performing as a mascot.
• Ideal applicants for the position of mascot should be motivated in generating school or team spirit.