Entertainment Performer And Character Auditions

Sea World•Philadelphia, PA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Audition for one or more of the following roles: Entertainer, Costume Character Entertainer, Costume Character Dancer Entertainer, Costume Character/Puppeteer Entertainer, Costume Character/Actor Vocalist. All positions require ambassadors to perform in character costumes. You must be able to perform in extreme temperatures, including winter weather. You must be able to stand for long periods of time. These roles require athletic and cardio endurance, physical story-telling abilities, and strong performance energy. Candidates must have at least one weekend day available and must have two additional days available starting in August. Candidates must also be available for weeknight rehearsals starting in August. Must be at least 15 years of age. Must be able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs. Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift. Perform the following physical activities: kneeling, squatting, bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing). Perform cleaning duties, including use of cleaning chemicals. Willingness to comply with all SEA grooming guidelines and employment standards. Ability to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat and cold temperatures (both in and out of costume). Provide flexible, consistent availability (including nights, weekends and holidays) and adhere to our Holiday and Availability agreement. Must be available weeknights in Fall & winter for rehearsals. Consistently practice safe work habits including the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and reporting unsafe situations. Ability to successfully complete all legal, company and department training requirements within established timelines. Please note: Sesame Place Philadelphia does not offer housing for ambassadors.

Requirements

Prepare a resume and headshot.
Be able to perform in character costumes.
Be able to perform in extreme temperatures, including winter weather.
Be able to stand for long periods of time.
Possess athletic and cardio endurance.
Possess physical story-telling abilities.
Possess strong performance energy.
Have at least one weekend day available.
Have two additional days available starting in August.
Be available for weeknight rehearsals starting in August.
Be at least 15 years of age.
Be able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
Be able to engage in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift.
Be able to perform kneeling, squatting, bending floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead, reaching overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks.
Be willing to comply with all SEA grooming guidelines and employment standards.
Be able to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat and cold temperatures (both in and out of costume).
Provide flexible, consistent availability (including nights, weekends and holidays).
Adhere to Holiday and Availability agreement.
Be available weeknights in Fall & winter for rehearsals.
Consistently practice safe work habits including the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
Be able to report unsafe situations.
Be able to successfully complete all legal, company and department training requirements within established timelines.

Responsibilities

Perform in character costumes.
Perform in extreme temperatures, including winter weather.
Stand for long periods of time.
Utilize athletic and cardio endurance.
Engage in physical story-telling.
Maintain strong performance energy.
Lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
Engage in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift.
Perform kneeling, squatting, bending floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead, reaching overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks.
Perform cleaning duties, including use of cleaning chemicals.
Comply with all SEA grooming guidelines and employment standards.
Work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat and cold temperatures (both in and out of costume).
Provide flexible, consistent availability (including nights, weekends and holidays).
Adhere to Holiday and Availability agreement.
Attend weeknight rehearsals in Fall & winter.
Practice safe work habits including the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
Report unsafe situations.
Successfully complete all legal, company and department training requirements within established timelines.