Entertainment Character

Overview:

Role is responsible for costume character appearances and maintaining character integrity. Entertainment Characters are required to interact with guests, Team Members, and supervisors on a daily basis. Additionally, Entertainment Characters are required to continuously work outdoors and closely with others. Characters occasionally will work alone and will always be exposed to direct sunlight, dust, dirt, and water. Character must be able to function in all weather conditions including extreme heat for long periods of time.

Pay Rate: $17.50 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Must be able to promote the park with the utmost enthusiasm and pride.

• Will make costumed appearances as seen necessary by department management/standards

• Perform your character in accordance with Warner Brothers Guidelines

• Maintain illusion of costume characters

• Will provide needed daily care and upkeep to costumed characters outfits and accessories

• Must swipe in and out each day to receive correct pay for the week

• Maintain proper attendance

• Must be on time for all character sets

• Ensure guest safety and satisfaction in their stay at Six Flags

• Ensure standards of performance for all areas within their responsibilities are met

• Maintain a clean working environment both in guest view and behind the scenes

• Resolve guest concerns that may arise on a daily basis

• Respond to any emergency situation in the area and maintain control until an area supervisor arrives

• Ensure that image, cleanliness and courtesy standards are met

• Refrain from consuming any substance that may impair judgment

• Cooperate with all team members and managers

• Complete any and all tasks as requested by Six Flags Management

Qualifications:

• At least 16 years of age

• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

• Safety conscious

• Outgoing and friendly demeanor

• Willing to actively engage guests

• Must be able to perform in 15-30 lb. costume

• Must have excellent customer service skills

• Able to communicate effectively in the English language, including the ability to read, speak, and understand the English language

• Available to work flexible hours at nights and on weekends

• Requires continuous sitting, standing, bending, hand/eye coordination, near vision, hearing and speech. Requires frequent walking, lifting, kneeling, manual dexterity, gross motor skills. Requires using a telephone/radio

• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 6 hours at a time and as many as 14 hours a day

• Must be able to walk up to 3 miles per day over various surfaces

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs consistently

• Must be able to lift and lower 5 lbs above shoulder level

• grooming

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company is an equal opportunity employer. A work permit may be required for associates under the age of 18. Applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States and in accordance with state laws. Cedar Fair also conducts background checks on all applicants 18 years of age and older.