Lake Compounce - Scare Actor (Phantom Fall Fest)

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 scare 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.

Requirements

• Must successfully pass an audition and attend character training for this role.
• Must be at least 16 years of age to comply with Connecticut Child Labor Laws.
• Must be able to obtain Working Papers if under the age of 18.
• Able to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays (including Halloween, if open).
• Able 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.
• Possess strong cardio endurance, physical story-telling abilities, and performance energy.
• Possess effective verbal and non-verbal acting and communication skills.
• Able 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.
• Frequent stooping, twisting, kneeling, bending, squatting, or reaching 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.

Team Member Benefits

• Flexible schedule.
• Ability to cross-train and learn unique skills across various departments.
• Free admission to Lake Compounce and all Palace Entertainment parks on your days off.
• Invitations to exclusive company-sponsored employee events throughout the season.