Responsible to:
Community Sports Team
Hours;
2.5 hours per match day (midweek and weekends) prior to kick-off and half time
Location:
The Mazuma Stadium Morecambe
Job Purpose:
To deliver a high-quality mascot experience for home and away spectators on match days
Main Duties and responsibilities;
– To engage with spectators as one of two mascots on a matchday and deliver a warm welcome
– To engage with young people for photo opportunities
– To be outgoing and engage with spectators to contribute to the creation of a vibrant atmosphere
Benefits
– Free ticket for the match that you are volunteering for
– Exclusive access to club events
– Discounted refreshments during the match that you are volunteering for
– Training and development opportunities
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL:
– A passion for Morecambe Football Club
DESIRABLE:
– Experience helping and communicating with members of the public
Personal Qualities & Skills
ESSENTIAL:
– Interpersonal skills – must be a consistent team performer and able to forge excellent working relationships
– Be reliable and flexible
– Extremely outgoing and friendly
– Confident, positive and comfortable interacting with people
– Be able to safely fit into the mascot costumes
– Be over 18 years of age
Safeguarding & Equality
ESSENTIAL:
– To have due regard for the safeguarding and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
– To demonstrate the clubs values regarding equality, diversity and inclusion
– Satisfactorily complete a DBS Check
– Able to provide referees
The Volunteer must at all times, carry out their responsibilities within the guidelines of Morecambe FC’s policies, procedures and values
The Volunteer must act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are in their care, by always following the Club’s Safeguarding Policy.
The Volunteer must be committed to equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation, or harassment and to promote positive working relations amongst employees, Volunteer and customers.
The above Role Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.