Entertainment Parade Supervisor - $17.50/HR

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor seeks a Parade Technical Lead to coordinate the design, construction, and installation of all technical aspects of live entertainment parades. You will work across departments to maintain safe, timely productions and develop staff schedules.

The role requires outdoor work in variable weather, strong teamwork, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while keeping guests at the forefront of service.

Qualifications

• Minimum Age: 18
• Shifts are dependent upon Department needs
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to stand/walk for the length of the shift
• Must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Must be professional, self-motivated, the ability to multi-task and have an enthusiastic attitude
• Must have strong teamwork skills and the ability to work with others

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the design, construction and installation of all technical aspects of live entertainment parades.
• Work with other departments and units as needed to ensure parades run smoothly.
• Develop and maintain work schedules for staff in the assigned area.
• Ensure parade elements are maintained and are executed safely.
• Train new personnel as needed.
• Complete departmental and park-related paperwork.

Job description

Summary of Job

To coordinate the design, construction and installation of all technical aspects of live entertainment parades.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of the area as needed.
• Demonstrate the ability communicate well, think quickly in pressure situations, and motivate a work crew.
• Have a full understanding of the job responsibilities for all the positions under their direct supervision.
• Develop and maintain work schedules for all staff in assigned area.
• Work within other department venues and units as the need arises.
• Develop procedures to make the area run properly and efficiently.
• Create and develop procedures for upcoming projects and parades to run smoothly and efficiently.
• Work with our Maintenance Department to ensure all floats and parade vehicles have been inspected and cleared to use daily.
• Execute approved design ideas as approved by the Entertainment Production Team.
• Maintain a guest first mentality ensuring all parades start on time.
• Work as a resource for the team.
• Navigate in, on, or around scenic elements associated with specific production in potentially dark and restrictive spaces.
• Hold regular crew meetings to deliver park/department information and/or comments from Department Management
• Monitor the performance of your team members.
• Provide coaching, counseling and disciplinary/commendable action as needed to maintain and improve the performance of the crew.
• Complete all departmental and park related paperwork.
• Ensure all shows elements stay well maintained and are executed safely.
• Adhere to and enforce all park policies and procedures as outlined in your Seasonal Handbook and the Department Standard Operating Procedure Manual.
• Immediately reports any unsafe acts to the Managerial Supervisor.
• Train new personnel as needed.
• Complete all projects as asked by Managerial Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum Age: 18
• Shifts are dependent upon Department needs
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to stand/walk for the length of the shift
• Must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Must be professional, self-motivated, the ability to multi-task and have an enthusiastic attitude
• Must have strong teamwork skills and the ability to work with others