Kennywood - Performance Supervisor (Holiday Lights))

Story Land; West Mifflin, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennywood is seeking a Performance Supervisor for Holiday Lights to lead a team of actors and makeup artists in delivering joyful, high-quality character performances. You will supervise daily operations, backfill roles, and partner with choreographers and directors to maintain safety and production standards.

The role requires leadership experience, theatre background, and the ability to sing harmonies and dance; flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in theatre/fine arts preferred but not required.
• 1+ year of acting or character performing experience desired.
• Must be able to sing harmonies and dance at an intermediate level.
• Ability to read sheet music preferred and work flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the Performance team and related departments.
• Lead by example and uphold Kennywood’s core values with guests in mind.
• Mentor, coach, hire, train, and discipline assigned staff as needed.
• Backfill performing roles; coordinate with choreographers and directors.
• Monitor costumes and makeup for safety and event standards.
• Ensure safety, schedule coordination, and timekeeping support.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Acting/performing

Singing & dancing

Reading sheet music

Bilingual preferable

Customer service mindset

Education

Theatre/Fine Arts degree preferred

Job description

Kennywood - Performance Supervisor (Holiday Lights))**Roles & Responsibilities:**The Performance Supervisor assists with ensuring that all costumed events are successfully executed to deliver outstanding guest satisfaction. This position focuses on leading and directing team members to provide joyful and realistic character performances that meet the set standards and intent of the event.Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, managing a team of actors and make-up artists, supervising, monitoring, and assisting with various park attractions, as needed.**Roles & Responsibilities:****Supervisory Duties:**· Supervise the daily operations of the Performance team and any other assigned departments· Lead by example, attitude, and as a representation of Kennywood’s core values· Act as an approachable mentor and coach to all assigned team members· Ensure compliance with company and industry best practices, policies, and procedures to create a safe and productive environment for colleagues and guests.· Become knowledgeable of performing the essential duties of all performance-related positions and backfill these positions when needed· Participate in all aspects of supervision of assigned employees, including hiring, orientation, training, performance coaching, and discipline· Comply with all federal and state labor laws (e.g. Child Labor laws)· Assist with team scheduling and timekeeping activities**Departmental Duties:**· Delight each guest by providing exceptional customer service, conveying a positive and friendly attitude, and engaging with guests in a fun and exciting manner!· Monitor team members during performance time to ensure that their costumes and make-up is suitable for the event* Fill in as a swing and/or understudy learning multiple tracks.* Work cross-departmentally and with outside vendors.* Assisting with choreographer or director.· Be creative and look for fun opportunities to deliver holiday joy to guests· Train a team of actors on holiday acting techniques and safety protocols· Help with any holiday set up & clean up, including inventory, mopping, sweeping, deep cleaning, etc.· Continuously monitor the event to identify any potential threats or hazards; escalate any issues to the proper park authorities in a timely manner· All other duties assigned by leadership## **Language:** Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.**Education and Experience:**· Degree in theatre/fine Arts or a related field preferred but not required· 1+ year of previous acting or character performing experience desired but not required **Requirements:**· Must be at least 18 years of age* Must be able to sing harmonies and dance at an intermediate level.* Ability to read sheet music preferred.* Minimum 2 years in a leadership role or relevant experience.* Previous theatrical experience preferred.· Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays· Ability to work 20+ hours per week, when needed· Must have reliable transportation to and from work for your scheduled shift· Must comply with all grooming standards, uniform and/or costume requirements· Ability to immerse in role and remain in character throughout the performance· Must possess strong cardio endurance, physical story-telling abilities, and performance energy· Must be playful, outgoing, friendly, and convey a positive, guest-centric attitude· Must possess effective verbal and non-verbal acting and communication skills· Ability to follow direction, multi-task, and work as part of a fast-paced team**Physical Requirements:**· Ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for majority of the workday· Ability to remain seated for extended periods of time· Ability to perform in costumes that may have limited sight lines· Ability to frequently stoop, twist, kneel, bend, squat, or reach above shoulders· Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 40 pounds or more **Working Conditions:**· Frequent exposure to outdoor and indoor areas of the park· Subject to extreme cold temperatures and wind chill· Frequent exposure to the variable outside temperatures (both in and out of costume), including high heat, cold, direct sun, humidity, dust, rain, snow, ice, and other weather conditions· Subject to frequent interruptions, constant repetitive motion, high noise levels, flashing lights, and heavily populated environments