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SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment · 1 month ago

ENTERTAINMENT PERFORMER AND CHARACTER AUDITIONS

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join their team as Ambassadors at Sesame Place. The role involves auditioning for various entertainer positions, performing in character costumes, and engaging with guests to create memorable experiences.

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Responsibilities

Audition For One Or More Of The Following Roles
Prepare a resume and headshot, which will be retained by the audition team
Be sure to arrive early enough to stretch and warm up before the audition begins
Auditioning can be a lengthy process; you may be asked to stay for an interview
All positions require ambassadors to perform in character costumes
You must be able to perform in extreme temperatures, including summer weather
You must be able to stand for long periods of time
These roles require athletic and cardio endurance, physical story-telling abilities, and strong performance energy
Seeking performers for Spring & Summer operation. Candidates must have at least one weekend day available starting in February and must have two additional days available starting in June. Candidates must also be available for weeknight rehearsals starting at the end of January
Must be at least 15 years of age
Must be able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs
Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift
Perform the following physical activities: kneeling, squatting, bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing)
Perform cleaning duties, including use of cleaning chemicals
Willingness to comply with all SEA grooming guidelines and employment standards
Ability to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat and cold temperatures (both in and out of costume)
Provide flexible, consistent availability (including nights, weekends and holidays) and adhere to our Holiday and Availability agreement
Must be available weeknights in Fall & winter for rehearsals
Consistently practice safe work habits including the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and reporting unsafe situations
Ability to successfully complete all legal, company and department training requirements within established timelines

Qualification

Physical endurancePerformance energyCharacter actingPuppeteeringTeamworkFlexibilityCommunication skills

Required

Must be at least 15 years of age
Must be able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs
Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift
Perform the following physical activities: kneeling, squatting, bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing)
Perform cleaning duties, including use of cleaning chemicals
Willingness to comply with all SEA grooming guidelines and employment standards
Ability to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat and cold temperatures (both in and out of costume)
Provide flexible, consistent availability (including nights, weekends and holidays) and adhere to our Holiday and Availability agreement
Must be available weeknights in Fall & winter for rehearsals
Consistently practice safe work habits including the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and reporting unsafe situations
Ability to successfully complete all legal, company and department training requirements within established timelines
Candidates must have at least one weekend day available starting in February and must have two additional days available starting in June
Candidates must also be available for weeknight rehearsals starting at the end of January
All positions require ambassadors to perform in character costumes
You must be able to perform in extreme temperatures, including summer weather
You must be able to stand for long periods of time
These roles require athletic and cardio endurance, physical story-telling abilities, and strong performance energy

Benefits

FREE park admission
Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
Scholarship opportunities
Exclusive employee events and giveaways

Company

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment

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SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment™ is a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Zhonghong Holdings Group
2017-03-24Post Ipo Equity
2013-04-19IPO
2009-01-01Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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Jim Forrester
Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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Ian Parker
Corporate Vice President, Head of Groups and Partnerships
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