Position: Team Mascot ​ Reports to: Director of Operations ​ Location: , ON ​ Job type: Part-time ​ Application Deadline: Open until filled ​ Start date: March 2020 ​

About Canadian Elite Basketball League

The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) features world-class professional basketball in a fan-friendly entertainment environment across seven cities in Canada. The 2019 inaugural season saw more than 100 Canadian and international players take to the court, culminating with the Saskatchewan Rattlers earning the first CEBL championship trophy. CEBL players come from NBA G-League clubs, top NCAA programs, the Canadian national program, and other Division 1 FIBA leagues. As the First Division Professional League partner of Canada Basketball, the CEBL and the expansion Ottawa BlackJacks are set to start its season in May 2020.

About the Ottawa BlackJacks

The first expansion franchise of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the Ottawa BlackJacks will showcase the best of basketball and entertainment in the nation’s capital. Basketball Operations will be led by General Manager, Dave Smart, the most successful university coach in Canadian history with a total of 13 national titles at . The BlackJacks will be a team deeply rooted in the Ottawa / Gatineau community. Head Coach Osvaldo Jeanty, a former student-athlete who captured five national championships as a player for Dave Smart, will bring together a group of professional poised for success in its inaugural season. The BlackJacks will play its home games out of the world-class Arena at TD Place. The CEBL season begins May 7, with the BlackJacks hosting its inaugural home game on May 14 against the Hamilton Honey Badgers. For more information and for tickets, visit www.theBlackJacks.ca. ​ Job Summary:

The Ottawa BlackJacks are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic individual who can bring the excitement of BlackJacks basketball to the public.

OTTAWA BLACKJACKS PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL CLUB | CANADIAN ELITE BASKETBALL LEAGUE ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 1015 BANK ST, OTTAWA, , K1S 3W7 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ THEBLACKJACKS.CA | [email protected] | PH: +1 (613) -690-0519 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ #OURGAME | #HOPON ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Responsibilities: (Including but not limited to) ​ ● Perform at community appearances and Ottawa BlackJacks athletic and social events. ● Commit entirely to the assigned scheduled opportunities for the team mascot to appear at game-day and other scheduled events. ● Assist in creating routines for promotional entertainment. ● Distribute Ottawa BlackJacks promotional items designed to help increase community support and attendance at games and events. ● Personally interact with any fans/community members in a positive manner. ● Work events throughout the summer, including additional scheduled opportunities throughout the rest of the year if applicable. ● Participate in skits for marketing campaigns and social media. ● Serve as a brand ambassador while properly representing the organization in a professional manner. ● Demonstrate superior non-verbal communication and listening skills, while interacting with guests. ● Maintain a high-level of energy while performing mascot duties. ● Execute the role in specific areas with quality focus and service excellence delivery. ● Remain non-verbal with guests while in costume. ● Maintain hygiene standards by cleaning the costume thoroughly after each use. The BlackJacks will periodically dry clean the uniform throughout the season. ● Maintain responsibility for the safekeeping of the costume while in the employee’s possession. ● Demonstrate the willingness to represent the Ottawa BlackJacks, its mission and core ​ values, in a positive manner on and off the court.

Qualifications: ● Previous experience as an entertainer is essential.

Preferred Qualifications: ● Previous experience as a mascot is highly desirable. ● Dance or athletic experience (i.e. gymnast) preferred. ● Previous event and customer service experience is preferred.

Required Skills: ● Moderate athletic fitness and ability level required. ● Must be able to withstand and perform in extreme heat conditions, restrictive outfits and impaired vision due to the mascot costume. ● Able to perform on feet in above-mentioned conditions for hours at a time. ● Ability to work well with the public, especially children. ● Warm and engaging personality.

OTTAWA BLACKJACKS PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL CLUB | CANADIAN ELITE BASKETBALL LEAGUE ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 1015 BANK ST, OTTAWA, ONTARIO, K1S 3W7 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ THEBLACKJACKS.CA | [email protected] | PH: +1 (613) -690-0519 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ #OURGAME | #HOPON ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

● ​A professional demeanor and image to prove compatible with the Ottawa BlackJacks. ● Independent and self-motivated, while flexible and adaptable. ● Attention to detail and good organizational skills. ● Ability to multi-task and respond to priorities. ● Excellent team-building skills.

Availability: ● Must be able to attend all BlackJacks home games as well as pre-game meetings (may include early afternoon weekdays, nights, weekends, and holidays). ● Open to attending a limited schedule of away games. ● Ability to work scheduled event dates, including out-of-season dates if necessary. ● Must be available for the entire duration of the season (including playoffs).

Compensation: ● The successful candidate will receive $150 for each of the 10 home games, and an additional $150 should the BlackJacks host a quarter-final game at TD Place. ● One (1) pair of lower-bowl season tickets for the 2020 BlackJacks campaign. ● A maximum of an additional $1,000 for the successful completion of the 2020 BlackJacks community calendar should the organization achieve its budgetary targets. ● Complimentary parking at TD Place for all BlackJacks home games. ● An Ottawa BlackJacks merchandise package.

Other Requirements: ● Interested parties can forward their application (cover letter and resume) to [email protected] with the subject line, “Team Mascot.” ● Optional to include: a list of promotional ideas utilizing the team mascot.

● ​Samples of previous performances welcomed.

OTTAWA BLACKJACKS PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL CLUB | CANADIAN ELITE BASKETBALL LEAGUE ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 1015 BANK ST, OTTAWA, ONTARIO, K1S 3W7 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ THEBLACKJACKS.CA | [email protected] | PH: +1 (613) -690-0519 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ #OURGAME | #HOPON ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​