Fright Fest Scare Actor
Six Flags Great Adventure · Hillsborough, New Jersey
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Fright Fest Scare Actor
@ Six Flags Great AdventureFright Fest Scare Actor
About the job
Six Flags is a major amusement park company offering entertainment, thrill rides, and themed attractions. This role involves costume character appearances, guest engagement, and outdoor work, focusing on creating fun and memorable experiences for visitors during Halloween season.
Requirements
- Availability to work Thursday-Sunday
- Work a minimum of 12 shifts
- Perform in costume weighing 15-30 lbs
- Excellent customer service skills
- Able to stand and walk long hours
Qualifications
- At least 16 years old
- Outgoing and friendly demeanor
- Safety conscious
- Able to communicate in English
- Flexible hours including nights/weekends
Full job description
NEW HIRES ONLY (Returning Ghouls should apply under Ghoul RE-HIRES)
$17.50 per hour
Role is responsible for costume character appearances and maintaining character integrity. Entertainment Characters are required to interact with guests, Team Members, and supervisors on a daily basis. Additionally, Entertainment Characters are required to continuously work outdoors and closely with others. Characters occasionally will work alone and will always be exposed to direct sunlight, dust, dirt, and water. Character must be able to function in all weather conditions including extreme heat for long periods of time.
Job Offer is contingent upon a successful audition.
All applicants MUST attend an audition on one of the following dates:
July 11, 18, 19, 25, 26 - 1:30 pm
July 31 - 6:00 pm
August 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 - 1:30 pm
August 14 - 6:00
Responsibilities:
- Must be able to promote the park with the utmost enthusiasm and pride.
- Will make costumed appearances as seen necessary by department management/standards.
- Perform your character in accordance with Warner Brothers Guidelines.
- Maintain illusion of costume characters.
- Will provide needed daily care and upkeep to costumed characters outfits and accessories.
- Must swipe in and out each day to receive correct pay for the week.
- Maintain proper attendance.
- Must be on time for all character sets.
- Ensure guest safety and satisfaction in their stay at Six Flags.
- Ensure standards of performance for all areas within their responsibilities are met.
- Maintain a clean working environment both in guest view and behind the scenes.
- Resolve guest concerns that may arise on a daily basis.
- Ensure that image, cleanliness and courtesy standards are met.
- Cooperate with all team members and managers.
- Complete any and all tasks as requested by Six Flags Management.
Qualifications:
- At least 16 years of age
- Availability to work Thursday-Sunday ,including nights, weekends and holidays, from September through November
- Must be able to work a minimum of 12 shifts from Sept 12-October 31st, and be able to work until past park closing
- Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Safety conscious
- Outgoing and friendly demeanor
- Willing to actively engage guests
- Must be able to perform in 15-30 lb. costume
- Must have excellent customer service skills
- Able to communicate effectively in the English language, including the ability to read, speak, and understand the English language
- Available to work flexible hours at nights and on weekends
- Requires continuous sitting, standing, bending, hand/eye coordination, near vision, hearing and speech
- Requires frequent walking, lifting, kneeling, manual dexterity, gross motor skills. Requires using a telephone/radio
- Must be able to stand/walk for up to 6 hours at a time and as many as 14 hours a day
- Must be able to walk up to 3 miles per day over various surfaces
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs consistently
- Must be able to lift and lower 5 lbs above shoulder level.