10 @ 9:30AM

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc.•San Diego, CA

47d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Sesame Place San Diego is seeking talented, energetic individuals with a love for making people smile to join their Entertainment Team. They are casting for Costume Characters to bring beloved characters to life, Hosts to engage guests through live entertainment and interactive experiences, and DJs to create an energetic atmosphere with music and guest engagement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Personable, animated, and outgoing personality.
Strong guest service and communication skills.
Ability to openly accept performance feedback and adapt accordingly.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions while performing in costume.
Demonstrated strong costume performance and character escorting skills.
Ability to maintain character integrity.
Ability to move and dance in costume.
Willingness to participate in regular performance assessments.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
Extensive walking and standing throughout the workday.
Ability to kneel, squat, bend, reach overhead, climb when necessary, and perform repetitive physical movements.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat.
May be required to perform cleaning duties, including the use of cleaning chemicals.
Must be able to participate in an in-person audition at a scheduled date and time.
For Costume Characters: Come prepared to move and participate in a character movement evaluation. Wear comfortable, work-appropriate athletic clothing (shorts, sweatpants, leggings, or a plain shirt with minimal or no designs). Wear sneakers or athletic shoes suitable for movement.
For Hosts & DJs: Prepare a one-minute, family-friendly monologue that showcases your personality, stage presence, and ability to engage an audience. Be prepared to participate in an interview and improvisation exercises.
For Auditions: Learn a dance combination and participate in improve and athletic stamina exercises. Costumed character auditions are based primarily on movement, non-verbal communication, and physical coordination. Please arrive early enough to stretch and warm up before the audition begins. Please wear form fitting dance attire that allows a full range of movement and tennis or jazz shoes. Please do not wear jeans.
Must have 3 days of unrestricted availability, including at least one weekend day during non-peak seasons.
Must have 4 days of unrestricted availability, including at least one weekend day during peak seasons.
Must be available to work opening, closing, evening, weekend, holiday, rehearsal, and special event shifts based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

Previous costume character, dance, theater, hosting, DJ, or live entertainment experience preferred.
Previous guest-facing experience in a high-volume environment preferred.
Previous experience in dance, theater, athletics, communications, or other performance arts preferred.
Ability to positively interact with guests and fellow ambassadors of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
Strong verbal communication skills.
Prepare a resume and headshot, which will be retained by the audition team.

Responsibilities

Bring beloved Sesame Street characters and entertainment experiences to life for guests of all ages.
Enthusiastically represent Sesame Place San Diego by displaying a positive attitude, high level of energy, and commitment to quality.
Perform as a Costume Character, Host, Character Escort, DJ, Dancer, and/or Puppeteer as assigned.
Perform in stage shows, dance parties, meet-and-greets, parades, seasonal events, and special entertainment offerings.
Interact with guests while maintaining character integrity and creating memorable experiences.
Lead games, activities, dance parties, and audience participation experiences as assigned.
Serve as an expert performer for multiple assigned characters, with the ability to perform all characters within your assigned height range.
Perform duties as a Character Escort, facilitating communication between characters and guests while ensuring a safe and engaging experience.
Execute pre-show and post-show backstage duties.
Assist with rehearsals, character training, costume care, laundry, and maintenance projects as needed.
Follow all entertainment, safety, and operational procedures.
Accept performance feedback and adapt accordingly.
Maintain a positive, professional, and flexible attitude while interacting with guests and fellow ambassadors.
Perform other duties as assigned.