SFDK Costume Character - $16.90 / HR

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is seeking a character performer to bring costumed characters to life and entertain guests. The role includes escorting characters, crowd control, and representing the park at on-site and off-site events.

Candidates should be comfortable dancing, speaking publicly, and maintaining costume standards. Weekend, evening, and holiday availability is required, with the ability to work in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Prior experience in public performance preferred.
• Prior public speaking experience preferred.
• Must meet WB/DC Comics character standards.
• Must be able to dance and perform in live shows.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods, climb stairs, bend, stoop, reach, twist, sit & lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions, costume included.
• Weekend/evening/holiday availability required.

Responsibilities

• Perform as an animated character in a variety of costumes.
• Entertain park guests in a professional manner and ensure a positive guest experience.
• Perform at onsite as well as off-site promotional events.
• Act as an escort to costumed characters, controlling crowds and interacting with guests.
• Maintain Costume Character standards as set forth by WB/DC Comics.
• Maintain and clean character costumes and areas.
• Ensure the safety of characters, guests, and animals.
• Comply with all company guidelines as listed in the employee handbook.
• Other duties as requested.

Skills

Public performance

Public speaking

Dance

Job description

Act as a character and/or escort to costume characters, controlling crowds while entertaining Park Guests. Reports to Seasonal Entertainment Leads and Supervisor. Due to costume restrictions, candidates height must be between 5'0\" and 5'9\".

Responsibilities

• Perform as an animated character in a variety of costumes.
• Entertain park guests in a professional manner. Ensure a positive experience for every guest.
• Perform at onsite as well as off-site promotional events representing Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.
• Act as an escort to costumed characters, controlling crowds and interacting with guests in a supported role.
• Maintain Costume Character standards as set forth by WB/DC Comics.
• Maintain character costumes including general cleaning and daily maintenance.
• Maintain and clean character areas.
• Ensure the safety of characters, guest, and animals.
• Comply with all company guidelines as listed in the employee handbook.
• Other duties as requested.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Prior experience in public performance preferred.
• Prior public speaking experience preferred.
• Must meet standards (height/build/look) as set forth by WB/DC Comics.
• Must be able to dance and perform in live shows.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, climb stairs, bend, stoop, reach, twist, sit & lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must possess the mental and physical capacities necessary to perform the job duties.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions even in costume.
• Must be available to work weekends, evenings and holidays.