Character Performer $14/HR - Military veterans preferred

2024-04-14
AppCast (https://www.appcast.io)
Other

/yr

  full-time   employee


Gurnee
Illinois
60031
United States

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • As Costumed Animated Characters, perform to the best of your ability to entertain the guest with energy and animation.
  • Protect our costume from abuse or damage, and see that the costumes are properly groomed and maintained.
  • Strictly adhere to the park and Warner Bros. rules concerning activities while wearing and preparing the costume.
  • Be prepared and hydrated for the potential of 20-degree increase in temperature from the outside air.
  • Wear and properly maintain your park issued ambassador costume and supply park-approved shoes.
  • Keep guest safety and satisfaction in mind. This may include guiding guests to and from the characters, maintaining order, taking pictures and assisting guests by answering questions regarding general park information.
  • Keep the character’s safety in mind at all time. This may include providing a safe walking space through the park, both on stage and backstage, maintaining a safe space between the character and guests.
  • Keep track of each appearances duration, the number of guests interacted with and the physical condition of the performer in the costume.
  • Diligently follow all scheduling in regards to walk times, breaks, POP-UP shows, etc.
  • Ensure the dock box and Show Wardrobe are kept clean, both inside and outside.
  • Adhere to and enforce all park policies and procedures as outlined in the Seasonal Handbook and the Department Standard Operating Procedure Manual.
  • Report any unsafe acts and/or conditions to the Supervisor immediately.
  • Train new personnel as needed.

Skills and Qualifications:

 

  • Minimum Age: 16
  • Shifts are generally open to close and availability is vital.
  • Physically able to fit into animated character costume and stand for the length of shift
  • Physically able to handle weight & temperature of Animated Character Costume.
  • Must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions
  • Must be professional, self-motivated, the ability to multi-task and have an enthusiastic attitude
  • Must have strong teamwork skills and the ability to work with others

 

Other Functions: All other duties assigned or necessary to support the park as a whole.