Red the Cardinal - UIW Mascot
Posted Date: May 08, 2024
QUALIFICATION
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Salary Expectation
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Years of Experience
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Work Type
Part-time
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Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Red the Cardinal - UIW Mascot
Academic Year
2024-2025
UIW Mission
UIW
is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion.
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Red the Cardinal - UIW Mascot
Apply NowAcademic Year
2024-2025
UIW Mission
UIW
is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion.
Position Summary
The University of the Incarnate Word has a proud tradition of community engagement,
NCAA
Division I competition and an exciting athletic atmosphere. To further enhance this experience for community members, spectators and athletes alike, the
UIW
Office of Communications and Brand Marketing is seeking responsible individuals to serve the University as Red the Cardinal, the official mascot for the University of the Incarnate Word.
Essential Functions
As Red the Cardinal, your job is to bring a positive and vibrant attitude to the role, wear a costume and perform at various events and activities. You may distribute flyers, act as a sign holder during events, dance in front of a crowd, participate in games, appear at charitable functions, and take part in other activities and events as requested including participating in
UIW
Branding and Marketing efforts.
Our Ideal Mascot Performer is:
Professional
Punctual
Team oriented
Energetic/Enthusiastic
Approachable
Committed
Qualifications
| Knowledge Skills and Abilities |
The student chosen to play Red the Cardinal will be responsible for, but not limited to, attending sporting events in costume to entertain fans of all ages, be an uplifting off-field presence to the athletes and staff during competitions, and serve as a spirited public representative for the University. The mascot may plan, develop, and implement dance routines, skits, and other activities in collaboration with the Office of Communications and Brand Marketing.
An individual functioning as the mascot should have the ability to bring the character to life in order to energize the spectators.
This includes:
- Being responsible and accountable to appearance schedules- arriving on time and remaining for the duration of a shift;
- Exhibiting strong non-verbal communication skills;
- Demonstrating an outgoing performance personality with an ability to interact with spectators;
- Fostering a fun and energetic atmosphere with spectator and at events;
- Possessing a creative and humorous personality while maintaining a professional demeanor;
- Providing high quality customer service;
- Maintaining independent and self-motivated style, while remaining flexible and adaptable;
- Caring for the mascot costume and props when possessing it;
- Being athletically and physically fit to wear costume and perform for duration of events;
- Must be able to comfortably and safely fit in the mascot costume;
- Willing to work extended and/or irregular hours including nights and weekends, both indoors and outdoors.
Must maintain an equal commitment to both academic responsibilities and responsibilities as the Red the Cardinal – UIW mascot.
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| Required Education |
- Must be an enrolled UIW student
- Be enrolled in no less than 12 credit hours per semester (full-time)
- Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA
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| Required Work Experience |
Previous experience in spirit, dance, cheer or having served as a school mascot, a plus.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
Candidates should plan to participate in a tryout (details included with acceptance of application) Applicants should demonstrate awareness and sensitivity that embraces and supports working within a diverse, multicultural community. The candidate must show the ability to work with the Office of Communications and Brand Marketing as well as the UIW Department of Athletics.
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| Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations | |
| Work Hours |
- Part-time and event based. Willing to work with mascot staff availability/schedules.
- Hours will vary, including working at after hours events, sporting events and other activities.
- Must be available for at least 2 UIW home football games.
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| Physical Demands |
Must be in good physical shape, able to fit the Red the Mascot costume (height between 5’7”-6’2”)
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Posting Details
Posting Details
| Posting Number | STU1202PO |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Job Type | Part Time |
| Job Category | Students |
| Desired Start Date | 06/03/2024 |
| Position End Date (if temporary) | |
| Reports to | Assistant Director of Communications & Brand Marketing |
| Salary | Hourly |
| Open Date | 06/03/2024 |
| Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | |
| EOE |
UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application 3. Student Class Schedule Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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* Are you a current UIW student?
- Yes, I am a doctoral student
- Yes, I am a graduate student
- Yes, I am a senior
- Yes, I am a junior
- Yes, I am a sophomore
- Yes, I am a freshman
- No, I am not a UIW student
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* Do you have a SEMESTER & CUMULATIVE GPA of 2.5 or higher?
- Yes
- No
* Please describe your previous experience in a dance, spirit, cheer group, or as a school mascot.
(Open Ended Question)
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