Mascot, Phoenix Mercury chez Player 15 Group

Mascot, Phoenix Mercury

 Morgage Matchup Center, Headquarters 

Phoenix, AZ

Job Summary:

Player 15 Group – the sports & entertainment company behind the Phoenix Suns (NBA), Phoenix Mercury (WNBA), Valley Suns (G League), and Morgage Matchup Center — is redefining the industry standard. Headquartered in downtown Phoenix and engaging fans across the world, Player 15 Group is driven by possibility, innovation, and the desire to create memorable moments for our fans and community.

Our culture is anchored in purpose-driven leadership and fueled by individuals who bring passion, creativity, and vision to everything they do. We challenge convention, amplify voices, and create experiences that resonate well beyond the final buzzer. This is where talent meets purpose and bold ideas become reality.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Mascot, Phoenix Mercury to join our team. In this high-impact role, you will support all facets of our mascot program for Live Presentation, while playing a key role in broader department initiatives.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as the primary Scorch performer for Phoenix Mercury for all home games, events, grass root initiatives, domestic and international events as scheduled by the NBA.
• Serve as a backup Gorilla performer for Phoenix Suns events and grass root initiatives for a minimum of 75 events.
• Assists in administration for the Phoenix Mercury and Phoenix Suns Mascots and Dunk Teams (appearances, props, costuming, vehicles, choreography, talent sourcing, coaching, attending practices, sponsor relations).
• Assist in the ideation, writing, and production of all Scorch skits, stunts, videos, and other in-game features including set design and prop creation.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Need from Our Mascot, Phoenix Mercury:

• Ability to meet and greet, entertain, and engage large crowds including signing autographs, and posing for photographs
• Acrobatic experience and other performance-related skills (dancing, tumbling, belaying, cheer stunting, stilt-walking, etc.)
• Ability to perform stunts, gymnastics, dance steps, and acro-dunking

Experience/ Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• 3 or more years of related experience of in-arena sporting events

• Previous NBA or WNBA experience highly preferred
• Gymnastics and acro-dunking experience preferred

What You Can Expect:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by the Mascot, Phoenix Mercury to optimally perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to transit throughout the arena for long periods of time.
• This position works mainly indoors, removed from extreme weather; exposure to weather is <5%
• S-Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
• Must be able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person.
• Ability to Read, Write & Speak in English
• Wide range of full-time benefit options including
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverages
• Life and Disability options
• Vacation, sick and holiday leave programs
• Perks:
• Discounts at Fanatics Team Shop
• Tickets available for Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury games
• Visit our Culture page to learn more about our culture and work environment

Player 15 Group is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Please note this job description is not crafted to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact the People & Culture Recruiting team at [email protected]