Stilt Walker Audition

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park admission

Discounts on park admission for family

Park discounts on food and merchandise

Scholarship opportunities

Exclusive employee events

Job summary

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment in Orlando seeks enthusiastic Ambassadors for seasonal performances on stilts during Halloween and Christmas celebrations. Auditions require prior stilts experience and comfort performing outdoors in varying weather.

Availability for select event dates and rehearsals is essential. You will engage guests through meet-and-greet and photo opportunities, stay in character, and wear costumes as required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience walking on stilts is required.
• Strong improvisation and non-verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable performing outdoors and in varying weather conditions.
• Excellent balance, endurance, and physical fitness.
• Ability to remain in costume for extended periods.
• Reliable transportation and punctuality.
• Weekend, evening, and holiday availability preferred.
• Experience in entertainment, theater, festivals, or theme parks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform safely and confidently on stilts for scheduled performance sets.
• Engage with guests through meet-and-greet, photo opportunities, and interactive entertainment.
• Stay in character throughout assigned performance times.
• Wear costumes, wigs, masks, or themed attire as required.
• Work collaboratively with stage managers, performer leadership, and fellow performers.
• Maintain a positive, approachable, and professional attitude with guests of all ages.
• Follow all safety procedures regarding stilt performance and guest interaction.
• Care for costumes and performance equipment.

Skills

Stilt-walking experience

Improv

Non-verbal communication

Balance and endurance

Punctuality

Job description

Seasonal Position

At SeaWorld, we’re passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we’ve already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). We want to help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We’re seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard‑working individuals to become our Ambassadors and play an important part on our incredible team.

Audition Details

• Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
• Time: 8:30 AM (check‑in with a 9:00 AM audition) or 8PM (check‑in with a 8:30PM audition)
• Location: Nautilus Theater – SeaWorld Orlando
• All candidates should park in the Ambassador parking lot located across from Discovery Cove and come through Security Gate 3.

Audition Requirements

• Must have previous experience walking on stilts. Candidates should be able to:
  • Walk confidently on stilts without assistance
  • Start, stop, and turn smoothly
  • Navigate crowds safely
  • Maintain balance while interacting with guests
  • Pose naturally for photographs
  • Demonstrate awareness of surroundings and safety
• Please bring proper shoes and padding. (Stilts will be provided)
• Please wear comfortable clothing you can move in.

Availability Requirements

• Looking for seasonal Ambassadors for a variety of offerings during our Halloween and Christmas seasons.
• Spooktacular Event runs select dates from August 29th through November 1st
  • Availability for all Spooktacular event dates is highly preferred, but must have at least Sat+Sun availability.
• Howl‑O‑Scream event runs select dates from September 11th through October 31st
  • Availability for all HOS event dates is highly preferred, but must have at least two consecutive days of availability (Fri+Sat or Sat+Sun), plus have availability on either Oct 30th or Oct 31st.
• Must be available for rehearsals which will be discussed during the audition.

Responsibilities

• Perform safely and confidently on stilts for scheduled performance sets.
• Engage with guests through meet‑and‑greet, photo opportunities, and interactive entertainment.
• Stay in character throughout assigned performance times.
• Wear costumes, wigs, masks, or themed attire as required.
• Work collaboratively with stage managers, performer leadership, and fellow performers.
• Maintain a positive, approachable, and professional attitude with guests of all ages.
• Follow all safety procedures regarding stilt performance and guest interaction.
• Care for costumes and performance equipment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience walking on stilts is required.
• Strong improvisation and non‑verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable performing outdoors and in varying weather conditions.
• Excellent balance, endurance, and physical fitness.
• Ability to remain in costume for extended periods.
• Reliable transportation and punctuality.
• Weekend, evening, and holiday availability preferred.
• Experience in entertainment, theater, festivals, or theme parks is a plus.

Perks of the Position

• Free park admission
• Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
• Scholarship opportunities
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways

EEO Employer

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, or covered veteran status.