Job Description

Singer and Dancer Performer Job Duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform all shows on time and follow instructions from Lead or Supervisor for Meet & Greets.
• Perform your respective roles as set by the Production Staff and Full Time Management. The performance will not vary from the direction set during the production period throughout the course of the show\xe2\x80\x99s run.
• Strictly adhere to the park and Warner Bros. rules concerning your activities while wearing and preparing the costumes.
• Be prepared and hydrated for the potential of a 20-degree increase in temperature from the outside air.
• Protect your costume from abuse or damage, and see the costumes are properly groomed and maintained.
• Keep guest safety and satisfaction in mind during the performance and as an escort. This may include guiding guests to and from the characters, maintaining order, taking pictures and assisting guests by answering questions regarding general park information.
• Keep the character\xe2\x80\x99s safety in mind at all times. This may include providing a safe walking space through the park, both onstage and backstage, maintaining a safe space between the character and guests, keeping track of each appearance\xe2\x80\x99s duration and physical condition of the performer in the costume.
• Be open to and engaged in the rehearsal process and operation of your respective productions under the direction of the Production Staff.
• Navigate in, on, or around scenic elements associated with specific production in potentially dark and restrictive spaces.
• Take direction and constructive criticism.
• Wear proper park approved clothing when entering and exiting park property.
• Report any unsafe acts and/or conditions to the Lead or Stage Manager immediately
• Ensure the venue, break area, make-up area, and Show Wardrobe are kept clean.
• Adhere to and enforce all park policies and procedures as outlined in the Seasonal Handbook and the Department Standard Operating Procedure Manual.
• Train new personnel as needed.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum Age: 16
• Willing to actively engage with guests
• Availability is vital for this role and contingent upon hiring.
• Must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Must be professional, self-motivated, the ability to multi-task and have an enthusiastic attitude
• Must have strong teamwork skills and the ability to work with others

Physically able to perform choreography as directed

Character Performer Duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• As Costumed Animated Characters, perform to the best of your ability to entertain the guest with energy and animation.
• Protect our costume from abuse or damage, and see that the costumes are properly groomed and maintained.
• Strictly adhere to the park and Warner Bros. rules concerning activities while wearing and preparing the costume.
• Be prepared and hydrated for the potential of 20-degree increase in temperature from the outside air.
• Wear and properly maintain your park issued ambassador costume and supply park-approved shoes.
• Keep guest safety and satisfaction in mind. This may include guiding guests to and from the characters, maintaining order, taking pictures and assisting guests by answering questions regarding general park information.
• Keep the character\xe2\x80\x99s safety in mind at all time. This may include providing a safe walking space through the park, both on stage and backstage, maintaining a safe space between the character and guests.
• Keep track of each appearances duration, the number of guests interacted with and the physical condition of the performer in the costume.
• Diligently follow all scheduling in regards to walk times, breaks, POP-UP shows, etc.
• Ensure the dock box and Show Wardrobe are kept clean, both inside and outside.
• Adhere to and enforce all park policies and procedures as outlined in the Seasonal Handbook and the Department Standard Operating Procedure Manual.
• Report any unsafe acts and/or conditions to the Supervisor immediately.
• Train new personnel as needed.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum Age: 16
• Shifts are generally open to close and availability is vital.
• Physically able to fit into animated character costume and stand for the length of shift
• Physically able to handle weight & temperature of Animated Character Costume.
• Must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Must be professional, self-motivated, the ability to multi-task and have an enthusiastic attitude
• Must have strong teamwork skills and the ability to work with others

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