Ultimate Cheerleaders

Be a Tampa Bay Lightning Girl

The Tampa Bay Lightning is inviting enthusiastic, professional applicants to audition for the 2011 Lightning Girls.

The Lightning Girls are our team’s ambassadors who entertain and engage with fans and guests at home games and Lightning events. Additionally, the Lightning Girls represent the organization at a variety of charity, corporate and civic events throughout the Tampa Bay/Central Florida community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Outgoing Personality, strong interpersonal skills.
Individuals with a special interest in sports, exercise and living a healthy lifestyle.
Individuals with a will to make a difference in the community.
Comfort with appearing before a large audience.
Ability to welcome, to engage and communicate effectively with the public in a “live” environment.
Must 18 or older and a high school graduate.
A general knowledge of hockey and the Lightning is preferred.
Cheer experience is not necessary, but preferred.
Modeling experience is not necessary, but preferred.
Theatrical, or Dance experience is not necessary.
Ability to skate is a plus.

Please download the application form and mail it with a 5X7 recent photo, resume, and a 2 minute video DVD explaining why you want to be a Lightning Girl and including any special talents you have. All applications must be received by August 18, 2011. Mail applications to:

Tampa Bay Lightning
Attn: Kelli Yeloushan
401 Channelside Drive
Tampa FL, 33602

or email all requirements including a link to your video to kyeloushan@sptimesforum.com.

All applications will be screened and those selected will be called in for a formal interview on August 20th.

[Lightning Girls Application Process]

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