Job Description
SEASONAL POSITION
At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!
UPCOMING AUDITIONS
09/02/23 at Hubbs Research Institute 10:00-2:00/3:00-5:00 pm
2595 Ingraham St, San Diego, CA 92109
What you get to do:
As a Howl-O-Scream Scare Actor (Performer II), you'll take on a variety of responsibilities in helping create a lasting impact for guests at our Howl-O-Scream event. In this job you will:
- Provide top notch quality performances and scares to our seasoned guests and first-time visitors.
- Be part of an award-winning Scare-Event.
- Opportunities to participate in employee only events such as ride nights and special event previews.
- Opportunity to collaboratively work with the production team on the continued growth of the Howl-O-Scream event at SeaWorld San Diego.
- Make lifelong friendships and be part of the SeaWorld Entertainment Community.
Scare Actor roles we're seeking to fill:
• Haunted House Performers ( some dialogue involved )
- Stationary positions.
- Physically active roles.
• Pathway Scare Performers
- Roaming on prominent pathways and:00 interacting with our guests.
M.C./Event Host ( scripted role )
Compensation: $17.00 / Hour
What it takes to succeed:
- Must have flexible availability every week Thursdays through Sundays, throughout the scheduled dates of the event.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Personable, animated, fun, and outgoing personality.
- Previous guest experience in a high-volume capacity preferred.
- Ability to openly accept performance feedback/critiques and adapt accordingly.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme temperatures while maintaining a high-level of professionalism and performance skills.
- Ability to work varying shifts and hours based on park operational schedule - i.e. ability to work opening and closing shifts, as well as after-hour rehearsals.
- Consistently and expertly executes stage direction and show content as directed by Event and Show Producers and Entertainment Leadership.
- Previous experience in Theme Park Entertainment, Dance, Theatre, or related field is preferred.
- Able to work in an environment with atmospheric effects (fog, smoke, haze, mist, bubbles, snow, scents, etc.).
- Must be able to positively interact with park guests and team members of all ages, ethnic/cultural backgrounds and/or languages, and individuals with special needs.
- Must have strong verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to stand, sit and/or walk for prolonged periods of time.
- Position engages in the following physical activities: kneeling, squatting, bend floor-to-waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks.
- Ability to stand, sit, kneel, crawl, lay down, and/or jump up repeatedly for the duration of your shift.
- Position also engages in a variety of vocalizations such as: sudden screams, gasps, wails, vocal manipulation, etc.
- Must be flexible in work locations as placement will depend on business needs and career development opportunities.
- Ability to openly accept performance feedback/critiques and adapt accordingly.
- Being a team player is a must and the key to being successful as a Scare Squad Performer.
The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:
- FREE park admission
- Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
- Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
- Scholarship opportunities
- Exclusive employee events and giveaways
EEO Employer:
SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.
Job Tags
Work experience placement, Field, Outdoor, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift,