Monster Stomp at SeaWorld San Diego (18+)

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

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Monster Stomp Team at SeaWorld San Diego as a Monster Stomp Dancer (Performer II). This role involves rehearsing and performing a 25-minute show with high-intensity dancing, blocking, and acting 2-3 times per night, ensuring guests have memorable spooky experiences. The position requires flexible availability from mid-August 2026 through November 1, 2026, specifically on Thursdays through Sundays, starting September 11, 2026. Rehearsal dates are to be determined. The role also includes non-performing shifts at $19 USD per hour and performing shifts at $25.00 USD per hour.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Animated, fun, and outgoing personality.
• 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.
• Able to work in an environment with atmospheric effects (fog, smoke, haze, mist, bubbles, snow, scents, etc.).
• 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.
• Being a team player is a must.
• Must have flexible availability every week from Mid August 2026 - November, 1, 2026.
• Available on event dates beginning 9/11/26 Thursdays - Sundays.
• Must have flexible availability every week Thursdays through Sundays, throughout the scheduled dates of the event.
• Learn a dance combination and participate in improve and athletic stamina exercises for auditions.
• Wear form fitting dance attire that allows a full range of movement and tennis or jazz shoes for auditions.
• Prepare a resume and headshot for auditions.

Nice To Haves

• Previous guest experience in a high-volume capacity preferred.
• Previous experience in Theme Park Entertainment, Dance, Theatre, or related field is preferred.
• Technical proficiency in a variety of styles including jazz, musical theatre, ballet, and modern.
• Partnering skills, break dancing, tumbling, tap, or other specialties are a plus.
• Enthusiastic performers, who are passionate about Halloween, to add fun and scary excitement to our award-winning Howl-O-Scream events.
• Great energy and stage presence who can demonstrate technical proficiency in a variety of styles including pop, rock, musical theatre, classical, contemporary, and a cappella vocal styling.
• Capacity to hear/sing harmonies is a must.
• Sight reading skills are not required but are preferred.
• Great stage presence and interactive comedic skills that excel at improvisation.
• Personable, animated people with fun, outgoing personalities to bring Sesame Street® characters to life.
• Proficient in percussion, brass, woodwinds or guitar.
• Ability to play varying styles ranging from pop/rock to Motown to gospel and must be able to memorize music for shows and perform with great stage presence.
• Costumed character auditions are based primarily on movement, non-verbal communication, and physical coordination.

Responsibilities

• Rehearse and perform a 25-minute show with high intensity dancing, blocking, and acting 2-3 times a night.
• Ensure guests leave with lasting spooky memories.
• Consistently and expertly execute stage direction and show content as directed by Event and Show Producers and Entertainment Leadership.
• Positively interact with park guests and team members of all ages, ethnic/cultural backgrounds and/or languages, and individuals with special needs.
• Participate in improve and athletic stamina exercises during auditions.
• Act as a team player.

Benefits

• EEO Employer: SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED