Costumed Character - $14/hr

Six Flags Over Georgia; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free tickets for family & friends

Promotion opportunities

Scholarship opportunities

Exclusive employee parties, events, &

Free access to Atlanta area and other

Job and Career Building Skills

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Six Flags Over Georgia seeks a seasonal character performer to bring branded shows to life. You will entertain guests in body/fur-suit costumes, greet visitors, and maintain the illusion of the characters with high energy and professionalism.

You'll perform at park events and promotional appearances, keep costumes clean, and work a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. Prior experience is not required; enthusiasm and safety matter most.

Qualifications

• Be at least 16 years of age.
• Able to read, speak and understand English.
• Able to stand and walk for long periods and lift 15 lb costume weight.
• Work flexible hours including mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform as an animated character in brand new show dancing and entertaining guests.
• Maintain the illusion of characters with a positive, energetic attitude.
• Represent Six Flags Over Georgia at onsite and promotional events.
• Keep costumes clean and perform daily maintenance.
• Ensure a clean working environment in guest view and behind the scenes.
• Attend costumed appearances as directed by management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Flexible schedule

Guest engagement

Safety awareness

Endurance

Coordination

Lifting ability

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!
• Exclusive employee parties, events, giveaways, discounts, and more!
• Free access to Atlanta area attractions and other regional theme parks!
• Job and Career Building Skills

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

Payrate: $14/hr.

Responsibilities

• Performing in a BRAND NEW show dancing and entertaining our guests!
• 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 Over Georgia.
• 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.

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.