Scare Actor Attendant -$15/HR

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is seeking staff to assist and ensure the safety of guests and scare actors during Fright Fest. You will escort actors, monitor safety, and answer guest questions while maintaining order in assigned areas.

Role requires standing/walking for long periods, working outdoors in varying weather, and wearing the approved polo and attire. It emphasizes customer engagement, teamwork, professionalism, and a proactive, safety‑mocused approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16 or older.
• Ability to work evening shifts on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
• Willingness to actively engage with guests to assist or stop policy violations.
• Ability to stand/walk for the length of the shift.
• Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Professional, self-motivated with multitasking and an enthusiastic attitude.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work with others.

Responsibilities

• Escort, protect, and assist Scare-Actors on the midway during Fright Fest season and assist guests in themed areas.
• Maintain Scare-Actors' safety by ensuring safe interactions with guests.
• Escort Scare-Actors through the park, on stage and backstage.
• Monitor and track Scare-Actors in assigned themed street areas.
• Address issues promptly and appropriately.
• Answer guest questions regarding general park information.
• Enforce park policies non-physically to maintain order.
• Wear the park-approved Fright Fest polo with black pants and appropriate shoes.
• Provide feedback to Scare-Actors if safety standards are not followed.
• Report unsafe acts or conditions to the Supervisor immediately.
• Maintain a clean work environment for the street area, break area, makeup area, and wardrobe.
• Train new personnel as needed.

Skills

Guest engagement

Teamwork

Communication

Professionalism

Job description

Overview

To assist and ensure the safety of guests and scare actors.

Responsibilities

• Escort, protect & assist the Scare-Actors on the midway during the Fright Fest Season as well as assist guests in the themed areas of the park
• Keep the Scare-Actors’ safety in mind at all times by ensuring safe interaction between the Scare-Actors and guests.
• Escort Scare-Actors through the park, both on stage and backstage.
• Keep track of Scare-Actors in your assigned Themed Street area.
• Handle any issues that may arise in an appropriate manner.
• Keep guest safety and satisfaction in mind by answering questions regarding general park information.
• Must be able to maintain order in your assigned area through non-physical means.
• Must purchase the Park approved Fright Fest red polo and wear black pants and appropriate shoes.
• Monitor the performance of assigned performers to ensure Scare-Actors interact correctly with guests as they are trained.
• Provide direct feedback to the Scare-Actors if standards and rules are not followed in regards to safety.
• Report any behavior that may require coaching, counseling, or disciplinary/commendable action needed to help maintain and improve the performance of the group to the Supervisor.
• Diligently follow all scheduling in regards to parades, meals, breaks.
• Report any unsafe acts or conditions to the Supervisor immediately.
• Maintain a clean work environment for the assigned street area, break area, makeup area, and Show Wardrobe.
• Adhere to and enforce all park policies and procedures as outlined in their Seasonal Handbook and the Department Standard Operating Procedure Manual.
• Train new personnel as needed.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Age: 16
• Must be able to work evening shifts on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
• Must be willing to actively engage with guests to both assist them and/or stop them if they do not follow park policy.
• Must be able of stand/walk for the length of 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