GUS the MascotCampus Activities Office

Description

Gustavus Adolphus College Mascot

General Information

Mission:

A non-competitive mascot program that will promote crowd interaction and school spirit through cheering, dance, and interactive crowd participation. Act as a representative for the college at Athletic, student body, VIP functions and public appearances.

Skill Requirements:

• Must be spirited and enthusiastic.
• Must have excellent crowd interaction.
• Must interact well with kids.
• Must be in good physical condition.
• Must be able to appropriately respond to negativity from opposing teams’ fans and ultimately always stay positive.
• Must be accountable, timely and responsible.
• Must be positive and respect opposing teams, peers, athletes, coach and advisor.
• Must be at least 5’9’’ to be Gus

Scheduling*:

• Athletics- Average 2 events per week in seasons, Athletic Director will provide us with requests/schedules. Playoffs are an optional and at the discretion of the advisor. Spectator sports will have priority over non-spectator sports.
• Student Events: Campus Activities takes requests and decides. Orientation, Family Weekend, Homecoming Parade, Senior Week, Midnight Express, etc.
• On campus departments: Campus Activities takes requests and decides. Health Services, Admissions, Bookmark, etc.
• Special (non student) Events: Advancement/Marketing takes requests and decides. Royal Affair, Alumni Gatherings, Annual Fund, Gala dinner, etc.
• Non-Gustavus Events: By hire with cost attached (birthday parties). Student will be paid out of student employment; fee goes to Campus Activities for legwork and mascot maintenance. 

*Note that ability to commit is always dependent on ability to schedule personnel and is not guaranteed.

Commitment:

• Must attend an average of 3 practices/training sessions per semester (at advisor’s discretion).
• Must be available for monthly Mascots meetings.
• Must commit to approximately 2-4 hours per week (appearances, games, and practices).
• Some travel may be required for events.

Benefits:

• Must have student employment or work-study.
• Partial student employment package- will pay a minimum of 2 hours for any appearance.