Part Time Mascot Handler (Sparkle Squad) Seasonal
Part-time,
Tampa, FL, USA
Posted on Oct 21, 2026
Job Title: Part-time Entertainment Staff: Mascot Team & Mascot Handler (Seasonal)
Department: Marketing
Reports To: Fan Experience Event Coordinator
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Employment Type: Part-Time
Job Summary:
The Tampa Bay Sun FC are seeking a fun and energetic individual to be part of Tampa Bay’s very first professional women’s sports team and to take us to the next level in our mascot program!
As a member of the Sparkle Squad, you’ll play a key role in engaging fans, creating unforgettable experiences at games and events, and representing our brand with energy and passion. If you have a flair for performance and want to make an impact in the world of sports entertainment, this is the perfect role for you!
Job Functions: specific duties include but are not limited to:
Job Functions: specific duties include but are not limited to:
- Represent the Tampa Bay Sun FC at public appearances as an ambassador of the Tampa Bay Sun FC brand as defined by the Marketing Team.
- Coordinate with Mascot Coordinator and work within the Marketing Department for: skits, in-game activations, on-field games, sponsorship requirements, autograph sessions, and other in-game needs as determined.
- Serve as a Mascot Handler for appearances (internal and external) as well as Game days.
- Serve as a performer, when necessary, for in-game, external events, or sponsored elements.
- Assisting in pre-game, in-game, and half-time features.
- Assist in ideation sessions throughout the season (in-game skits, social media content, and external requests).
- Strong Communication over headset and walkie with all game night staff.
- Other fast-paced game day duties as assigned.
- Assist with inventory and upkeep of all storage areas, promotional items, props, and game presentation materials ensuring they are always well-organized.
- Assist with marketing initiatives including city wide pop-up events, street teams, video shoots and watch-parties.
Qualifications:
- Must be available for 75% Tampa Bay Sun FC Home Games. Including weekends & holidays.
- Must be 18 years or older to apply and a legal citizen of the United States of America.
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must have excellent communication skills, personable, work under pressure, and strong punctuality.
- General soccer knowledge and athletic ability preferred.
- Must be able to work under pressure.
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic are a must. Must have a “team-first” mentality with and eagerness to learn
- Mascot experience is preferred but not required. Live sports-related performance experience of any kind is preferred (i.e., theatre, dance, hype team, etc.).
- Be in exceptional physical health to withstand conditions within a mascot costume and/or outdoor appearances in Florida, be able to lift 25 pounds.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.