Adventureland Park - Scare Actor

About this role

Our story began 75 years ago when the Herschend family discovered wonder deep in an Ozark Mountain cave—and chose to share it with the world. Today, Herschend is the largest family-held themed attractions company, with over 40 leading attractions and immersive experiences that reach audiences worldwide.

While each brand offers something unique, all are united by a shared purpose: Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating® . Our passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and service—what we call Heartspitality®—the intersection of heart and hospitality.

As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect.  Do you like to scare people? Do you like to do scary make-up? Do you love Halloween? If you answered “YES” to these questions, then we have a position for you!

A scare actor will help to provide the guests a unique experience by working in a haunted maze, a scare zone, or as a roaming actor. This position plays an integral part of making the attractions come to life! Ideal candidates have an enthusiasm for acting and creativity and are willing to transform into a frightening creature through full makeovers and costuming including the use of masks!

We are currently looking for a:   Adventureland Park - Scare Actor

Roles & Responsibilities:  

Roles & Responsibilities:  

• Entertain guests with frighteningly fun performances   by delivering realistic and scary performances!  

• Consistently remain in character throughout the entirety of scheduled shifts, which   involve walking, running,   making   noises ,   changing posture , or using props  

• Effectively s care guests as they move through the scare zones throughout the park  

• Greet   and interact with   all guests in the scariest   manner   possible  

• Demonstrate control, restraint, and awareness   to   minimize the escalation of situations in which a guest may get overly scared  

• Maintain a safe environment by keeping at least an arm’s distance between self and   each guest , keeping escape routes clean, and following   all   safety standards  

• Use   a variety of props , lights,   or noise makers to enhance the scare experience  

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment  

• Comply with   all park policies, procedures, and labor laws  

• Proactively   monitor   assigned areas and quickly   identify   and escalate any safety hazards or other risks to the proper authorities  

• All other duties as assigned by leadership  

Language:   Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.  

Education and Experience:  

• No education requirements for this position; just a passion for scaring!  

• Previous   haunt experience preferred, but not   required  

Requirements:    

• Must successfully pass an audition and/or character training for this role    

• Must be at least 16 years of age to   comply with   Iowa   Child Labor Laws  

• Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays (including Halloween, if open)  

• 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 30 pounds or more  

Working Conditions:  

• Frequent exposure to outdoor and indoor areas of the park  

• Subject to extreme warm or cold temperatures during the autumn months  

• 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, strobe lights, dark and shadowy environments, and   heavily populated   areas  

Working at   Adventureland Park   is about making people happy!   It ’s   a bout being independent and having fun, making new   fr iends   a nd earning extra money while doing so. As   a   A dventureland Park   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!  

Team member benefits:  

Pa rk   P erks & Benefits:      

• Flexible schedule         

• Ability to cross-train and learn unique skills across various departments         

• Free admission to Adventureland Theme Park/Waterpark and   s e lect   Entertainment parks on your days off         

• Invitations to exclusive company-sponsored employee events throughout the season                   

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