What are the responsibilities and job description for the Idlewild and Soakzone: Costume Character position at Palace Entertainment?
Palace Entertainment is a leading leisure park operator in the United States and Australia overseeing more than 25 entertainment venues, hotels and educational venues across 11 different states.
Palace Entertainment owns and operates some of the country’s largest and most prestigious venues including: National Historic Landmark, Kennywood Park, America’s Oldest Amusement Park, Lake Compounce, the world’s first ever Cartoon Network Hotel, Best Family Theme Park Dutch Wonderland and a variety of other family-friendly parks and campgrounds throughout the United States.
Palace Entertainment is a subsidiary of Parques Reunidos, one of the leading global operators, with more than 60 different assets (theme parks, zoos and marine parks, water parks and other attractions), spread out over various countries across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australia.
Step into the role of animated characters, donning various body/fur-suit costumes. Your primary duty will be to greet, meet, and entertain our park guests with vibrant energy and contagious enthusiasm.
*** Uniforms and costumes will be provided
We are currently looking for a:
Idlewild and Soakzone: Costume Character
Roles & Responsibilities:
Roles & Responsibilities:
Character Performer (in costume):
- Entertain Park guests by creating fun and immersive character performances
- Meet and greet with all guests in a fun, memorable manner
- Be prepared and in costume on time for all scheduled character meet & greets
- Maintain the illusion of being the character you are representing through physical movement and interactions with guests
- Follow all protocols of the park’s character training.
- Execute performances as scripted by the park
- Communicate any safety concerns related to the costume and/or the environment you are performing, in a timely manner
- Be respectful of the costume – return to storage properly, maintain appearance, spot clean as needed in accordance with training
- Report costume maintenance needs in a timely manner
- Assist in costume maintenance and repair
- Be responsible for personal hygiene and under layers to maintain a shared costume
Character Attendant (out of costume):
- Escort and assist costumed characters around the park or off property special functions/events
- Proactive engagement with guests to encourage participation in planned event and activities
- Facilitate a variety of activities for diverse age groups
- Project a consistently positive and friendly
- Lead predesigned activities for guests
- Proactively assist in the upkeep and maintenance of a safe, clean, and organized work environment
- Proactive engagement with guests to encourage participation in planned events and/or activities on-site
- Maintain and keep organization of stock for activity materials
- Understand, convey and comply with safety rules and regulations related to equipment, art supplies and chemicals
- Enforce Park property policies and procedures
- Project a consistently positive and friendly attitude for our guests
Other Duties:
- Assist the Maintenance team with audio and lighting during special events, if applicable
- All other duties assigned by leadership
Language: Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.
Requirements:
- Must successfully pass an audition and/or character training for this role
- Must be at least 14 years of age to comply with Pennsylvania Child Labor Laws
- Must be able to obtain a Performance Work Permit, if state law requires
- Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to work 20 hours per week, when needed
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work for your scheduled shift
- Must comply with all grooming standards, uniform and/or costume requirements
- Ability to immerse in role and remain in character throughout the performance
- Must possess strong cardio endurance, physical story-telling abilities, and performance energy
- Must be playful, outgoing, friendly, and convey a positive, guest-centric attitude
- Must possess effective verbal and non-verbal acting and communication skills
- Ability to follow direction, multi-task, and work as part of a fast-paced team
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for majority of the workday
- Ability to wear assigned costume for extended periods of time
- Ability to frequently stoop, twist, kneel, bend, squat, or reach above shoulders
- Ability to perform in costumes that may have limited sight lines
- Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 40 pounds or more
Working Conditions:
- Frequent exposure to outdoor and indoor areas of the park
- Frequent exposure to the variable outside temperatures (both in and out of costume), including high heat, cold, direct sun, humidity, dust, rain, snow, ice, and other weather conditions
- Subject to frequent interruptions, constant repetitive motion, high noise levels, flashing lights, and heavily populated environments
Team member benefits:
Working at Idlewild and Soakzone is about making people happy! It’s about being independent and having fun, making new friends and earning extra money while doing so. As an Idlewild and Soakzone employee, you can be the smiling face that makes a great first impression for incoming guests, a cook that serves up tasty treats and culinary delights, a lifeguard who soaks up the sun while keeping guests safe, or a ride operator that keeps guests coming back for more thrills! There are many exciting seasonal job opportunities available to take your summer job to new heights!
Palace Perks & Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Ability to cross-train and learn unique skills across various departments
- Free admission to Idlewild and Soakzone and all Palace Entertainment parks on your days off
- Invitations to exclusive company-sponsored employee events throughout the season
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