Costume Character - $16.00/HR- $17.00/HR

Six Flags • Vallejo, CA

380d

About The Position

As a character performer at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, you will embody animated characters in various costumes, providing entertainment to park guests in a professional manner. Your role is crucial in ensuring a positive experience for every guest, whether performing at the park or at off-site promotional events. You will also act as an escort to costumed characters, managing crowds and interacting with guests in a supportive capacity. Maintaining the standards set by WB/DC Comics for character performance and costume upkeep is essential, as is ensuring the safety of characters, guests, and animals. You will be expected to comply with all company guidelines as outlined in the employee handbook and perform other duties as requested.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Prior experience in public performance preferred.
• Prior public speaking experience preferred.
• Must meet standards (height/build/look) as set forth by WB/DC Comics.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, climb stairs, bend, stoop, reach, twist, sit & lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must possess the mental and physical capacities necessary to perform the job duties.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions even in costume.
• Must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform as an animated character in a variety of costumes.
• Entertain park guests in a professional manner.
• Perform at onsite and off-site promotional events representing Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.
• Act as an escort to costumed characters, controlling crowds and interacting with guests.
• Maintain Costume Character standards as set forth by WB/DC Comics.
• Maintain character costumes including general cleaning and daily maintenance.
• Maintain and clean character areas.
• Ensure the safety of characters, guests, and animals.
• Comply with all company guidelines as listed in the employee handbook.
• Other duties as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees