Costume Character - $13.50/hr

Six Flags; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Six Flags in Austell, GA seeks a seasonal team member to portray animated characters in body/fur-suit costumes, greeting guests with high energy and enthusiasm. You will entertain park visitors and represent Six Flags at onsite and promotional events.

Requirements include being at least 16, height 4'11" through 5'8", thin build, and the ability to stand and move for extended periods. Flexible scheduling is available.

Qualifications

• Be at least 16 years of age.
• Height range: 4'11" - 5'8".
• Body type: Thin build.
• Communicate effectively in English (read, speak, understand).
• Available to work flexible hours including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Stand/walk for long periods and perform choreographed movements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a positive guest experience and maintain the illusion of costume characters.
• Perform onsite and at promotional events representing Six Flags.
• Maintain character costumes with cleaning and daily maintenance.
• Keep a clean working environment both in guest view and behind the scenes.
• Attend costumed appearances as required by management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Guest interaction

Communication

Energetic

Team player

Job description

Overview

A seasonal team member position with the responsibility of performing as an animated character in a variety of body/fur-suit costumes while meeting, greeting, and entertaining our park guests with enthusiasm and high energy.

What's In It For You

• Free tickets for your family & friends!




• Promotion opportunities!




• Scholarship opportunities!




• Exclusive employee parties, events, giveaways, discounts, and more!




• Free access to Atlanta area attractions and other regional theme parks!




• Job and Career Building Skills




• Flexible scheduling

Responsibilities

• Ensure a positive experience for every guest and maintain the illusion of costume characters in a professional manner.




• Perform at onsite as well as off-site promotional events representing Six Flags.




• Maintain character costumes including general cleaning and daily maintenance.




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




• Attend all costumed appearances as seen necessary by department management/standards.




• Other duties as assigned.

Payrate: $13.50/hr.

Qualifications

• Be at least 16 years of age.




• Height range: 4'11\" - 5'8\"




• Body type: Thin build




• Communicate effectively in the English language, including the ability to read, speak, and understand the English language.




• Be available to work flexible hours early mornings, at nights, on weekends, and on holidays.

• React well in stressful and emergency situations.




• Possess above-average communication skills.




• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.




• Be safety conscious, while also outgoing with a friendly demeanor.




• Be willing to actively engage guests.




• Continued standing, and bending.




• Eye/hand coordination, near vision, hearing, and speech. Manual dexterity, gross motor skills, and color definition.




• Stand/walk for up to 6 hours at a time and as many as 14 hours a day; walk over 3 miles per day over various surfaces.




• Work in heat, direct sunlight, cold, humidity, and temperature change for up to 45-minute intervals, and be able to perform specific choreographed movements.




• Lift and wear 15 lbs. of costume weight.

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.