Jobs · Marketing · Illinois

Entertainment Performer

Santa's Village Amusement & Water Park · East Dundee, IL · 1 mo ago
On-siteMarketingFull-time

About the role

The Mascot Performer at SV is responsible for portraying a character to support the park's events. They are expected to adhere to dialogue and prop usage as directed, continuously engage with the audience, and participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Portraying character to support the tie into the park.
  • Adhering to dialogue and prop usage as directed.
  • Continuously focusing energy to provide fresh appearances.
  • Focusing connectivity with the audience while in costume.
  • Being quick and accurate with creativity and judgment calls.
  • Understanding and actively participating in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established SVAP policies, procedures, and training.
  • Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • To perform the role of the Mascot Performer successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • Consistent attendance is a job requirement.
  • A high school degree or GED is preferred.
  • Performing experience is preferred.
  • Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
  • Ability to write simple correspondence.
  • Ability to respond to common inquiries from guests, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Physical Demands

  • Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, or hear.
  • Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and reach with hands and arms.
  • Sometimes required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and support this weight on the neck and shoulders.
  • Must have the ability to work with limited visibility, movement and within the confines of character costume which can weigh as much as 20-50 pounds.

Work Environment

  • Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
  • Frequent exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather).
  • Occasional exposure to extreme cold (non-weather).
  • Frequent exposure to noise levels in the work environment.
  • Regular exposure to tight, dark spaces.

Benefits

  • Free admission and tickets for family and friends are for employees in good standing.
  • 25% Off General Merchandise.
  • 50% Off on All Food Purchases While Working.
  • Free Carbonated Drinks in Employee Lounge While Working.
  • Free Admissions for Employees Up to 4 Free Monthly Tickets for Family and Friends.

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