Immersive Experience Performer

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor in Illinois is seeking a character performer to entertain and engage guests, delivering immersive experiences under the direction of Production staff.

You will perform all shows on time, follow leads, adhere to park rules while wearing costumes, stay hydrated, protect costumes, ensure guest safety, guide guests, and participate in rehearsals and production operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum Age: 16.
• Shifts are based upon production needs.
• Willing to actively engage with guests.
• Availability is vital for this role and contingent upon hiring.
• Must physically able to perform choreography as directed.
• 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

• Perform all shows on time and follow instructions from Lead or Supervisor for Meet & Greets.
• Perform your respective roles as set by the Production Staff and Full Time Management.
• Strictly adhere to the park and Warner Bros. rules concerning your activities while wearing and preparing the costumes.
• Be prepared and hydrated for the potential of a 20-degree increase in temperature from the outside air.
• Protect your costume from abuse or damage, and see the costumes are properly groomed and maintained.
• Keep guest safety and satisfaction in mind during the performance and as an escort.
• This may include guiding guests to and from the characters, maintaining order, taking pictures and assisting guests by answering questions regarding general park information.
• Keep the character’s safety in mind at all times. This may include providing a safe walking space through the park, both onstage and backstage, maintaining a safe space between the character and guests, keeping track of each appearance’s duration and physical condition of the performer in the costume.
• Be open to and engaged in the rehearsal process and operation of your respective productions under the direction of the Production Staff.
• Navigate in, on, or around scenic elements associated with specific production in potentially dark and restrictive spaces.
• Take direction and constructive criticism.
• Wear proper park approved clothing when entering and exiting park property.
• Report any unsafe acts and/or conditions to the Lead or Stage Manager immediately
• Ensure the venue, break area, make-up area, and Show Wardrobe are kept clean.
• Adhere to and enforce all park policies and procedures as outlined in the Seasonal Handbook and the Department Standard Operating Procedure Manual.
• Train new personnel as needed

Skills

Guest engagement

Teamwork

Choreography

Outdoor work

Professionalism

Availability

Education

Minimum age 16

Job description

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor in Illinois is seeking a character performer to entertain and engage guests, delivering immersive experiences under the direction of Production staff.

You will perform all shows on time, follow leads, adhere to park rules while wearing costumes, stay hydrated, protect costumes, ensure guest safety, guide guests, and participate in rehearsals and production operations.