Stilt Walking Monsters (Knott's Scary Farm)

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation seeks experienced stilt walkers for Knott’s Scary Farm 2026 season in Buena Park, CA. Must be able to perform on stilts in character as a monster and work Thursdays through Sundays.

Prior stilt-walking experience is required, and makeup/mask wear is expected in varying Southern California weather. Roles include performing with safety and professionalism, interacting with guests, and contributing to the overall spooky atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Stilt-walking experience required.
• Experience in stage acting or haunted attractions is helpful but not required.
• Willingness and ability to wear heavy makeup and/or a mask for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform on stilts in a safe, in-character role as a Knott’s Scary Farm monster.
• Work with a team to maintain atmosphere and achieve park goals.
• Stay in character on-stage and interact with guests professionally.
• Use props and noises to enhance the scare experience safely.
• Provide guest service and directions as needed.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and attendance policies.

Skills

Stilt walking

Haunted attractions

Stage acting

Makeup/mask wear

Job description

$18.03 / hour

$18.03 / hour STILT WALKING MONSTERS (Knott’s Scary Farm)

Knott's Scary Farm is casting experienced, versatile, and agile STILT WALKERS for the 2026 season. An ideal candidate is able to comfortably and confidently perform on stilts in a safe manner for extended periods of time while being 'in-character' as a KSF Monster.

Thursday-Sunday availability is preferred.

Previous Stilt Walking experience is required.

Our event uses Articulated/Drywall/Painter stilts and those who would like to be considered should have experience performing on this style of stilts.

This role is compensated at a rate of $18.03/hr.

KNOTT'S SCARY FARM EVENT DATES*

• (September) 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 27
• (October) 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31
• Event dates are subject to change

• Uses creativity and common sense while startling and scaring guests in a safe and effective manner that utilizes performance techniques taught in training
• Works as a member of a team to achieve overall atmosphere and goals set by Entertainment leadership and show directors
• Consistently performs role as scripted and/or conceived
• Remain in character while "on‑stage” and in view of guests and interact with guests while performing in a professional and artistic manner
• Utilizes a variety of props and noise makers to support the guests scare experience in a safe manner
• Performs vocalizations such as, grunts, groans, growls, screams, and other monster noises to contribute to the assigned character
• Maintains changes in posture, walk, body movements, and physical presence to enhance character believability
• Provides guest service according to Six Flags standards when serving the guest or working with subordinates, including initiating guest interactions, answering questions, and giving accurate directions
• Maintains cleanliness and safety in assigned work area and performs all duties in compliance with Six Flags Safety guidelines and requirements and reports all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision
• Meets scheduling availability requirements that include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Fulfills Scary Farm’s attendance requirements as outlined in the Six Flags attendance policy
• Adheres to the Six Flags Rules of Conduct including specific costuming and grooming standards as outlined in Employee Guidelines and other park/division specific policies and procedures
• Other duties may be assigned
• Availability to work all assigned Scary Farm training and event dates (Thursday-Sunday) which includes weekday/weekends nights and holidays. Some shifts start as early as 3pm and some shifts go as late as 3am
• Stilt-walking Experience Required
• Experience in stage acting or haunted attractions helpful, but not required
• Willingness and ability to wear heavy make‑up and/or a mask that covers the entire face for extended periods of time in varying Southern California temperatures and weather conditions
• Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, and DMV
• Provide record of previous employment, education, and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Performers must be at least 18 years old. We support a drug-free workplace and perform physicals and background checks.