Costume Character - $16.90 / HR

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is seeking energetic Costume Character performers to entertain park guests and assist costumed characters. You will be an escort to characters, manage crowds, and interact with guests in a supportive role while representing the park at events.

Applicants must meet WB/DC Comics height/build standards and be able to dance, perform in live shows, and work in all weather conditions. Weekend/evening/holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Prior public performance preferred.
• Prior public speaking experience preferred.
• Must meet WB/DC Comics standards for height/build/look.
• Must be able to dance and perform in live shows.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods, climb stairs, bend, stoop, reach, twist, sit & lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions even in costume.
• Must be available to work weekends, evenings and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform as an animated character in a variety of costumes.
• Entertain park guests in a professional manner. Ensure a positive experience for every guest.
• Perform at onsite as well as off-site promotional events representing Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.
• Act as an escort to costumed characters, controlling crowds and interacting with guests in a supported role.
• Maintain Costume Character standards as set forth by WB/DC Comics.
• Maintain character costumes including general cleaning and daily maintenance.
• Maintain and clean character areas.
• Ensure the safety of characters, guest, and animals.
• Comply with all company guidelines as listed in the employee handbook.
• Other duties as requested.

Skills

Public performance

Public speaking

Dancing

Stamina

Job description

Act as a character and/or escort to costume characters, controlling crowds while entertaining Park Guests. Reports to Seasonal Entertainment Leads and Supervisor. Due to costume restrictions, candidates height must be between 5'0\" and 5'9\".

Responsibilities

• Perform as an animated character in a variety of costumes.
• Entertain park guests in a professional manner. Ensure a positive experience for every guest.
• Perform at onsite as well as off-site promotional events representing Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.
• Act as an escort to costumed characters, controlling crowds and interacting with guests in a supported role.
• Maintain Costume Character standards as set forth by WB/DC Comics.
• Maintain character costumes including general cleaning and daily maintenance.
• Maintain and clean character areas.
• Ensure the safety of characters, guest, and animals.
• Comply with all company guidelines as listed in the employee handbook.
• Other duties as requested.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Prior experience in public performance preferred.
• Prior public speaking experience preferred.
• Must meet standards (height/build/look) as set forth by WB/DC Comics.
• Must be able to dance and perform in live shows.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, climb stairs, bend, stoop, reach, twist, sit & lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must possess the mental and physical capacities necessary to perform the job duties.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions even in costume.
• Must be available to work weekends, evenings and holidays.