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Cedar Fair Halloween Haunt - Scare Actor and Specialty Characters in DOSWELL, Virginia
Overview:
Kings Dominion is looking for talented, high-energy individuals to bring everyone’s favorite nightmares to life! If you enjoy scaring, come join the ranks of the Army of Darkness! Specialty positions have you scare our guests in a unique way by using training and gear provided by the Kings Dominion Halloween Haunt team!
Responsibilities:
Use creativity while startling and scaring guests in a safe and effective manner that utilizes performance techniques taught in training.
Work as a member of a team to achieve the overall atmosphere and goals set by the Entertainment leadership and show directors.
Consistently perform role as scripted or conceived.
Remain in Character while in view of guests and interacts in a professional and artistic manner.
Strong vocalization required such as grunts, groans, growls, screams and other monster noises.
Work amongst other scare actors, talent coaches, and supervisors, to create an immersive environment for guests.
Performs physical and vocal warm-ups to prevent injury.
Wear assigned costume, make-up, or mask for event run.
Maintains gear provided by park for run of event.
Provides guest service according to Cedar Fair standards when serving the guest or working with subordinates, including initiating guest interactions, answering questions, and giving directions.
Maintains cleanliness and safety in assigned work area, performs all duties in compliance with Cedar Fair Safety guidelines and requirements, and reports all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision.
Meets scheduling availability requirements, including nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs.
Meets Cedar Fair's attendance requirements as outlined in Cedar Fair's attendance policies.
Adheres to Cedar Fair's Rules of Conduct including specific costuming and grooming standards as outlined in Associate Guidelines and other park/division specific policies and procedures.
Adheres to and enforces all cedar fair and specific park policies and procedures, including safety, attendance and EEO policies, and demonstrates commitment to customer service in all aspects of employment.
Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications:
Must be 16 years of age or older.
Ability to work in strobe lighting, artificial fog, confined and dark spaces.
Meets scheduling availability requirements, including nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs.
Comfortable in working in loud and high energy environments.
Ability to work in outdoor environments and be able to stand for extended periods.
Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law.
Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education, and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.
Cedar Fair Entertainment Company is an equal opportunity employer. A work permit may be required for associates under the age of 18. Applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States and in accordance with state laws. Cedar Fair also conducts background checks on all applicants 18 years of age and older.