Casting Call: Kids Football and Hockey Coaches in Toronto for Major Financial Campaign
Job Description: We are seeking real football and hockey coaches in the Greater Toronto Area for an exciting upcoming campaign with a major financial institution. Coaches will share their authentic stories in a professionally filmed campaign, highlighting their experiences in youth sports.
Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in a one-day shoot as a coach, showcasing your authentic coaching experience.
- Be comfortable on camera and able to share your personal story and experiences coaching kids in either football or hockey.
- Attend a wardrobe fitting before the shoot.
Requirements:
- Must be a real football or hockey coach based in the Greater Toronto Area.
- Comfortable speaking on camera about your experiences.
- Availability for all shoot dates (November 8-10) as exact scheduling will be determined closer to filming.
- Non-union participants only.
Compensation:
- $600/Session (for a 10-hour day)
- $90/hour for overtime
- $75 for a 2-hour wardrobe fitting
- $37/hour for overtime during wardrobe fitting
- $5000 for 2-year usage if you are included in the final edit (usage buyout)
- Additional 2-year usage option available for $6000
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