Adventureland Park - Scare Actor

Splish Splash Water Park • Altoona, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Adventureland Park is seeking a Scare Actor to provide guests with a unique and frighteningly fun experience. This role is integral to bringing attractions to life, whether working in a haunted maze, a scare zone, or as a roaming actor. The ideal candidate has an enthusiasm for acting and creativity, and is willing to transform into a frightening creature through full makeovers and costuming, including the use of masks. This position requires consistent character portrayal throughout scheduled shifts, which may involve walking, running, making noises, changing posture, or using props to effectively scare guests. The Scare Actor must also maintain a safe environment by keeping an appropriate distance from guests, ensuring escape routes are clear, and adhering to all safety standards. Interaction with guests should be in the scariest manner possible while demonstrating control and awareness to prevent guests from becoming overly scared. The role also involves using various props, lights, or noise makers to enhance the scare experience, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and complying with all park policies and labor laws. Proactive monitoring of assigned areas for safety hazards and escalation to the proper authorities are also key responsibilities. The company is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and treats all individuals with equality and respect.

Requirements

• Must successfully pass an audition and/or character training for this role
• Must be at least 16 years of age to comply with Iowa Child Labor Laws
• Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays (including Halloween, if open)
• Ability to work 20+ hours per week, when needed
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work for your scheduled shift
• Must comply with all grooming standards, uniform and/or costume requirements
• Ability to immerse in role and remain in character throughout the performance
• Must possess strong cardio endurance, physical story-telling abilities, and performance energy
• Must be playful, outgoing, friendly, and convey a positive, guest-centric attitude
• Must possess effective verbal and non-verbal acting and communication skills
• Ability to follow direction, multi-task, and work as part of a fast-paced team
• Ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for majority of the workday
• Ability to wear assigned costume for extended periods of time
• Ability to frequently stoop, twist, kneel, bend, squat, or reach above shoulders
• Ability to perform in costumes that may have limited sight lines
• Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 30 pounds or more

Nice To Haves

• Previous haunt experience preferred, but not required
• Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus

Responsibilities

• Entertain guests with frighteningly fun performances by delivering realistic and scary performances!
• Consistently remain in character throughout the entirety of scheduled shifts, which involve walking, running, making noises, changing posture, or using props
• Effectively scare guests as they move through the scare zones throughout the park
• Greet and interact with all guests in the scariest manner possible
• Demonstrate control, restraint, and awareness to minimize the escalation of situations in which a guest may get overly scared
• Maintain a safe environment by keeping at least an arm’s distance between self and each guest, keeping escape routes clean, and following all safety standards
• Use a variety of props, lights, or noise makers to enhance the scare experience
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Comply with all park policies, procedures, and labor laws
• Proactively monitor assigned areas and quickly identify and escalate any safety hazards or other risks to the proper authorities
• All other duties as assigned by leadership

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Ability to cross-train and learn unique skills across various departments
• Free admission to Adventureland Theme Park/Waterpark and select Entertainment parks on your days off
• Invitations to exclusive company-sponsored employee events throughout the season

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed