Summary:Adventure Aquarium seeks experienced character entertainers who possess excellent interpersonal skills to engage and delight our guests, ensuring a world-class entertainment experience that enriches daily activities at the Aquarium. As a character entertainer, you will take on the role of our shark mascot, Gill, deliver scheduled performances, create unforgettable guest interactions, and facilitate engaging entertainment experiences. You will also alternate as a character assistant when not in costume by escorting 'Gill' to and from appearances, assisting with costume changes, engaging with guests at appearances, and helping with line control.What you'll do:
- Work in full costume to entertain Aquarium guests of all ages during shows and meet-and-greet experiences.
- Deliver fun and entertaining performances during scripted shows and improvisational interactions with guests during daily activities and games.
- Maintain show quality standards, which excite and impress guests, as well as cleanliness, crowd control, and guest safety in all show venues.
- Perform scheduled shows and character performances.
- Complete daily program reports.
- Maintain character costume, including cleaning and daily maintenance in accordance with provided guidelines.
- Escort costume characters during shows and/or meet & greet experiences and assist costume characters with dressing and undressing as needed.
- Adhere to given dialogue and communication, always maintaining show and character integrity.
- Assist the Guest Experience department with other interpretative duties as needed.
- Support Adventure Aquarium's overall guest experience through excellent guest service and provide operational support as needed.
This role requires wearing a 15lb, large body costume, head, and feet, working in heat, direct sunlight, cold, humidity, and temperature change for up to 45-minute intervals (up to 6 hrs./shift), and the ability to perform specific choreographed movements.Height Range: 5'3 - 5'8 Body type: slender to athletic buildHousing and travel are not provided.What you'll bring:
- Six months - 1 year customer service experience
- Ability to work weekends and holidays with occasional evenings
- Friendly, outgoing, and proactive individual
- Mascot or character experience preferred
- Theater or acting experience a plus
Who You AreYou are someone who strives for excellence in all you do. You are friendly and communicate well with all levels of employees. You are excited about joining a company that operates as a team, all working together to achieve the same company goals.What you'll get
- Hourly rate of $16.00
- 401(k) and Profit-Sharing Plan after 3 months of service.
- Day one access to fully funded tuition and tuition assistance programs through our GROW U program.
- Free admission and 24 General Admission tickets annually, to be used by family and friends.
- Complimentary tickets to local attractions when available.
- 30% Discount at our Retail and Photo areas, as well as in-house food vendors.
- Training and development.
Special Requirements:
- Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening and background check
- Allergies related to animals or plants, which might interfere with the ability to work, must be controlled by medications or protective equipment.
- Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time, sit for long periods of time, climb stairs, bend and stoop, walk long distances
- Ability to work in all weather conditions
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and wear 15 pounds of costume weight for long periods of time
Grow U Opportunities: Earn a Frontline Manager Leadership Certificate, and Adventure Aquarium will cover up to $5,250 in tuition per year. Alternatively, you can select from over 200 certificate and degree programs available through our GROW U program!