Costumed Character

4 weeks ago

Austell, United States Six Flags Over Georgia Full time

NEW, HIGHER PAY RATE $14/hr

What's In It For You

  • Free tickets for your family & friends
  • Promotion opportunities
  • Scholarship opportunities
  • Exclusive employee parties, events, giveaways, discounts, and more
  • Free access to Atlanta area attractions and other regional theme parks
  • Job and Career Building Skills
  • Flexible scheduling

JOB SUMMARY:

A seasonal team member position with the responsibility of performing as an animated character in a variety of body/fur-suit costumes while meeting, greeting, and entertaining our park guests with enthusiasm and high energy.

Payrate: $14/hr.

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

  • Performing in a BRAND NEW show dancing and entertaining our guests
  • Ensure a positive experience for every guest and maintain the illusion of costume characters in a professional manner.
  • Perform at onsite as well as off-site promotional events representing Six Flags Over Georgia.
  • Maintain character costumes including general cleaning and daily maintenance.
  • Maintain a clean working environment both in guest view and behind the scenes.
  • Attend all costumed appearances as seen necessary by department management/standards.
  • Other duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Be at least 16 years of age.
  • Height range: 4’11” – 5’8”
  • Body type: Thin build
  • Communicate effectively in the English language, including the ability to read, speak, and understand the English language.
  • Be available to work flexible hours early mornings, at nights, on weekends, and on holidays.

IF CONSIDERED, you will be asked to audition in-person at a location in Atlanta, Ga on February 3, 2024. You will need to wear appropriate dance/athletic wear with sneakers. Jazz Shoes are permitted. You do not have to be an experienced dancer to audition.

Please submit your resume and headshot to SFOGCastings@sixflags.com. Please use the Subject Line: 2024 Castings

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • React well in stressful and emergency situations.
  • Possess above-average communication skills.
  • Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Be safety conscious, while also outgoing with a friendly demeanor.
  • Be willing to actively engage guests.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Continued standing, and bending.
  • Eye/hand coordination, near vision, hearing, and speech. Manual dexterity, gross motor skills, and color definition.
  • Stand/walk for up to 6 hours at a time and as many as 14 hours a day; walk over 3 miles per day over various surfaces.
  • Work in heat, direct sunlight, cold, humidity, and temperature change for up to 45-minute intervals, and be able to perform specific choreographed movements.
  • Lift and wear 15 lbs. of costume weight.

Six Flags is a Drug and Smoke-Free Equal Opportunity Employer