Job Title: Trainee – Mascot
Job Summary: The Kansas City Royals are seeking an energetic, creative, and highly motivated Mascot Trainee to assist in all aspects of the award-winning Sluggerrr mascot program.
This immersive, year-long opportunity is designed for aspiring mascot performers and sports entertainment professionals looking to gain hands-on experience in one of Major League Baseball's premier mascot programs. The successful candidate will receive direct mentorship while contributing to live entertainment, community outreach, social media content, event operations, and mascot performance.
The Mascot Trainee will work closely with the Manager of Mascot Operations to help create memorable fan experiences both at Kauffman Stadium and throughout the community.
Position Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
Mascot Performance & Appearances
- Serve as a trained backup performer for mascot appearances as assigned.
- Assist with school assemblies, community appearances, corporate events, and promotional activities.
- Support Sluggerrr during appearances through logistical coordination and performance assistance.
- Learn and perform established mascot character standards and program expectations.
Entertainment & Game Presentation
- Assist with game day entertainment operations and fan engagement initiatives.
- Support the execution of in-game promotions, skits, and entertainment elements.
- Contribute creative ideas for performances, promotions, and fan experiences.
- Participate in prop construction, music editing, and video production projects.
Content & Brand Development
- Assist with the creation and management of Sluggerrr social media content.
- Help develop engaging, creative, and timely content across digital platforms.
- Research industry trends, mascot programs, and entertainment best practices.
Program Operations
- Assist with scheduling, promoting, and coordinating mascot appearances.
- Help supervise and support part-time mascot personnel.
- Maintain mascot costumes, wardrobe, props, locker room areas, and equipment.
- Perform general administrative and office duties.
- Maintain regular office hours and assist with special projects as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Passion for mascot performance, sports entertainment, and fan engagement.
- Strong interest in pursuing a career in mascots, entertainment, promotions, or sports marketing.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Creativity and a strong understanding of non-verbal storytelling and character performance.
- Ability to receive coaching, feedback, and performance direction.
- Self-motivated with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Basic knowledge of Major League Baseball and the sports entertainment industry.
Position Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Required:
· Minimum age of 18 years old.
· High school diploma or equivalent required.
· One-year commitment from January 2027 through October/November 2027.
· Experience performing as a mascot, entertainer, performer, cheerleader, actor, dancer, or similar live entertainment role preferred.
· Candidates must submit a highlight reel and/or performance video for consideration.
· Reliable transportation required.
· Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
· Must be between 5'11" and 6'3" to properly fit existing mascot costumes.
· Ability to perform in costume for extended periods and in varying weather conditions
- Must be available holidays, weekends, evenings
Physical Requirements:
· Ability to lift items weighing as much as 25 pounds
· Must be able to be productive utilizing a computer keyboard and telephone
· Must be able to be productive in a work environment where the noise level can be high at times
· Specific vision abilities include close vision and ability to adjust focus
· Must be comfortable walking to navigate the facility to access the office, concourse, etc.
· Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as required by deadlines and event scheduling
The physical demands described here are representative of those that may be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, the Kansas City Royals will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, the Club also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions please inquire with Human Resources by email at
[email protected].
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.