Stilt Walking Monsters (Knott's Scary Farm)

Canada's Wonderland; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Knott's Scary Farm is casting experienced, versatile, and agile stilt walkers for the 2026 season. An ideal candidate can perform on stilts safely for extended periods while staying in-character as a KSF monster. Thursday-Sunday availability preferred.

Previous stilt-walking experience is required; articulated/drywall/painter stilts experience is a plus. Auditions will be scheduled online after an application. Audition link will be provided upon successful submission.

Qualifications

• Stilt-walking experience required.
• Experience with articulated/drywall/painter stilts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Use creativity to scare guests safely using training techniques.
• Work as part of a team to enhance atmosphere per leadership.
• Consistently perform the scripted/conceived role.
• Stay in character on stage and engage guests professionally.
• Use props and noisemakers to heighten the scare safely.
• Deliver monster vocalizations (grunts, growls, screams) as needed.
• Adjust posture and movements to boost believability.
• Provide guest service per Six Flags standards and guide guests.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the work area.
• Meet scheduling needs including nights, weekends, holidays.
• Attend Scary Farm training and event dates.
• Follow costume and grooming rules per guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Stilt-walking experience

Job description

$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.

Audition Info

After an application has been submitted, eligible applicants will receive a private link to schedule an online audition.

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

For questions, please email the Knott’s Talent Casting Team at: [e-mail].

Responsibilities

• 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 andrequirements and reports all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision


• Meets scheduling availabilityrequirements that include nights, weekends, and holidays


• FulfillsScaryFarm’s attendancerequirements 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

Qualifications

• Availability to work all assignedScaryFarmtraining 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 notrequired


• 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

For audition and casting questions, please email the ScaryFarm Casting Team: [e-mail] (opens in new window)

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.