Vibrant Mascot Performer for Live Rockets Games

Houston Rockets; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Houston Rockets are seeking energetic individuals to join our team as Part-Time Clutch Crew staff. You will help bring Clutch the Bear to life at Rockets games and events, engaging fans and adding to the game-day experience.

Ideal candidates are upbeat, friendly, reliable, and comfortable performing in front of large crowds. Responsibilities include assisting with mascots, capturing moments on camera, and supporting fan engagement during games and community appearances.

Qualifications

• Experience in theater, dance, or costumed performance preferred (but not required).
• Proven track record working in live entertainment or sports operations.
• Experience operating in fast-paced, high-energy event settings.
• High-energy, charismatic personality with a proven comfort level performing in front of large crowds.
• Reliable, punctual professional demonstrating strong work ethic during live operations.
• Exceptional interpersonal and verbal communication skills across diverse team environments and public spaces.
• Proficiency in social media platforms and content capture is a plus.
• Patient, engaging, and highly skilled at interacting safely and positively with children and families.
• Flexible availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Thorough understanding of basketball rules and game format.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates our One Team philosophy of Passion, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Teamwork.
• Attend and perform at various events, including Rockets games, community appearances, viewing parties, and other promotional activities.
• Support the mascot and mascot assistant with creative projects, such as skits, social media and/or in-arena videos, props, logistics, and wardrobe.
• Capture cell phone photography and videography of Clutch the Bear during appearances and Rockets games.
• Act, entertain, and portray a variety of characters in live skits, videos and community performances.
• Assist with fan engagement (instruction, safety, hype, giveaways, etc.).
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills under pressure, with a proactive sense of urgency.

Skills

Fan engagement

Props handling

Live cues

Situational awareness

Public interaction

Team liaison

Children interaction

Job description

The Houston Rockets are seeking energetic individuals to join our team as Part-Time Clutch Crew staff. You will help bring Clutch the Bear to life at Rockets games and events, engaging fans and adding to the game-day experience.

Ideal candidates are upbeat, friendly, reliable, and comfortable performing in front of large crowds. Responsibilities include assisting with mascots, capturing moments on camera, and supporting fan engagement during games and community appearances.