Kennywood - Scare Actor

Splish Splash Water Park • West Mifflin, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Kennywood is seeking a Scare Actor to provide guests with a unique and frighteningly fun experience. This role is integral to bringing attractions like haunted mazes and scare zones to life. The ideal candidate has a passion for Halloween, acting, and creativity, and is willing to transform into a frightening creature through makeovers, costuming, and masks.

Requirements

• Must successfully pass an audition and/or character training for this role.
• Must be at least 18 years of age to comply with Pennsylvania 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 Kennywood and other 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