Entertainment Parade Supervisor - $17.50/HR

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor is seeking a capable crew leader to coordinate the design, construction and installation of technical aspects for live entertainment parades. You will work as part of the Entertainment Production Team to ensure parade elements are built to spec and run safely and on schedule.

The role requires you to supervise staff, develop schedules, and collaborate with maintenance and other departments to execute high-quality parades.

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

• Work as a member of the area as needed.
• Communicate well, think quickly in pressure situations, and motivate a work crew.
• Understand job responsibilities for all positions under supervision.
• Develop and maintain work schedules for all staff in assigned area.
• Collaborate with other departments, venues, and units as needed.
• Develop procedures to run the area efficiently.
• Create procedures for projects and parades to run smoothly.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to inspect and clear parade floats and vehicles.
• Execute approved design ideas by Entertainment Production Team.
• Maintain guest-first mindset to start parades on time.
• Act as a resource for the team.
• Navigate scenic elements in production spaces.
• Hold regular crew meetings for updates and feedback.
• Monitor performance of team members and provide coaching/discipline as needed.
• Complete departmental and park paperwork.
• Ensure show elements are maintained and safe.
• Enforce park policies in the Handbook and SOPs.
• Report unsafe acts to supervisors.
• Train new personnel as needed.
• Complete projects as directed by management.

Skills

Minimum age 18

Valid driver’s license

Stand/walk long shifts

Outdoor weather tolerance

Professional and self-motivated

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Enthusiastic attitude

Job description

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

Overview:

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

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and 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:

Skills and 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