Entertainment Costume Character Cohort

Kings Dominion; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park admission to Kings Dominion

Free tickets for friends and family

Exclusive employee ride, game nights,/

Paid training and advancement

Discounts on park food and merchandise

Job summary

Kings Dominion is seeking a seasonal Costume Character/Cohort to bring beloved Peanuts characters to life for guests. You will create fun meet-and-greet experiences, perform in costume, and interact warmly with guests and staff at our Virginia park.

This role emphasizes guest enjoyment, physical stamina, and teamwork. Training is provided, and opportunities for advancement exist within a lively entertainment team at Kings Dominion.

Qualifications

• Ability to interact with guests of all ages.
• Availability to work on weekdays, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Must be physically able to wear a full body costume, including heat, visibility and mobility considerations.

Responsibilities

• Create FUN Meet & Greet experiences for guests by portraying Peanuts characters.
• Interact with guests and associates respectfully and warmly.
• Perform character walks in costume and entertain using nonverbal interaction as trained.
• Greet guests and assist as a character attendant/usher to ensure performer safety.

Skills

Guest interaction

Availability weekends/holidays

Physical endurance

Team collaboration

Tools

Costume safety

Job description

Join the Live Entertainment team and help us present some of this year’s shows, events, and attractions. Build your skills as a seasonal Costume Character/Cohort!

With more than 60 rides,an award-winning kids’ area, 20-acre waterpark,shows and attractions, Kings Dominion offers the perfect combination of world-class thrills and attractions!

Overview:

Starting wage $13 / hour

Join the Live Entertainment team and help us present some of this year’s shows, events, and attractions. Build your skills as a seasonal Costume Character/Cohort!

With more than 60 rides,an award-winning kids’ area, 20-acre waterpark,shows and attractions, Kings Dominion offers the perfect combination of world-class thrills and attractions!

Responsibilities:

• Create FUN Meet & Greet experiences for guests by portraying our beloved Peanuts friends!
• Interact with all guests and associates cordially and with respect, courtesy, and fairness.
• Perform character walks in costume, entertaining guests using nonverbal interaction as trained.
• Act as a character attendant/usher when needed, greeting guests and ensuring performer safety.

Some of our amazing perks and benefits:

• FREE Admission to Kings Dominion and other Six Flags Parksand Waterparks!
• FREE tickets for friends and family!
• Exclusive employee RIDE nights, GAME nights, and FREE FOOD events!
• Paid training and opportunities for advancement!
• Discounts on park food and merchandise!

Qualifications:

• You!
• Ability to interact with guests of all ages.
• Availability to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Must be physically able to handle the demands of a full body costume. This includes high heat, limited visibility, and limited mobility.
• People who love creating special experiences for our guests.