Utah Valley University Athletics

Team Willy Manager – Athletics

About Utah Valley University Athletics
Utah Valley University is an NCAA Division-1 institution and a member of the Western Athletic Conference. The UVU Athletic Department is committed to athletic success, academic success, and continuing success in life.
UVU Athletics supports over 300 student-athletes who compete on the 16 intercollegiate athletic teams sponsored by the university.
As a member of the UVU Athletic Marketing team, you will have the opportunity to work in association with student-athletes, coaches, administration, corporate partners, donors, and fans.
 

• Position Title
  • Team Willy Manager - Athletics
• Supervisor
  • Assistant Director – Team Willy – Athletics
• Department
  • Athletics – Marketing & Promotions

 

• Summary of essential job functions
  • Make appearances to UVU sporting events, UVU campus events, and community events as both a Team Willy Mascot Performer and as a Team Willy Mascot Manager
  • Assist in the management of the storage and organization of all Team Willy equipment
  • Serve as a key resource to department staff on a wide variety of Mascot needs
  • Continuously assess marketing strategies and apply industry practices for mascot engagement while staying up-to-date on industry trends and ensuring that UVU remains at the forefront of the mascot landscape
  • Perform other marketing and promotions related duties as assigned
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Good interpersonal skills, judgement, and diplomacy required to interact effectively with and provide customer service to a broad audience
  • Ability to work independently as well as effectively in a collaborative team environment
  • Effective time management skills
• Qualifications
  • One or more years of work experience in mascot management, marketing, or another related field
• Physical Requirements
  • Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks
  • Frequently stand/walk/run and reach/work above shoulders
  • Occasionally sit, twist/bend/stoop/squat
  • Must be able to wear a mascot suit for extended periods of time
  • Must be able to communicate with patrons non-verbally
  • Must be able to engage with patrons in a way that represents Utah Valley University
  • Must be able to learn the Willy the Wolverine signature
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 Ibs
• Working Conditions
  • Must be able to attend Mandatory Staff Meeting on Monday’s & Wednesday from 9:00am – 9:50am
  • Office hours will be scheduled during regular business hours (8am – 5pm) and will be set by direct supervisor
  • Work on weekends, evenings, holidays, and flexible shifts
  • Work indoors and outdoors (hot temperature, cold temperature, wind, rain, snow, shine)
• Work Standards
  • Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Utah Valley University colleagues, sport teams, and external organizations
  • Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures
  • All Athletic Department positions share responsibility for promoting and maintaining the integrity and reputation of Utah Valley University and its intercollegiate athletics program. In fulfilling this responsibility of this position, the person hired is required to comply with both the letter and spirit of all University policies and procedures, laws, and NCAA and Western Athletic Conference rules and regulations

 

• EEO Statement
  • Employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

 

• Pay Range
  • $10.00 - $16.00 or scholarship (amount TBD)
• Hours
  • 10 – 20 hours per week
• Required Documents
  • Resume
  • Student Class Schedule (if applicable)