Mardi Gras Stilt Walkers and Parade Performers
SEASONAL POSITION
Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!
Must have completed audition to apply for this role
In person audition Saturday, October 25
9:30am- Check In @ Human Resources - 3605 E. Bougainvillea Ave.
10:30am- Audition Start time
No late applicants will be accepted
Please wear form fitting dance attire with appropriate dance shoes. Please have a headshot and resume. Be prepared to learn several dance combinations.
What you get to do:
- Perform 4-10 parades and photo ops a day for up to 40 hours/week, to include special functions, rehearsals, and filmings as needed
- Participate in maintaining Busch Gardens cleanliness standards
- Provide and maintain specific instrument including working condition and appearance
- Perform all other duties
What it takes to succeed:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Outgoing and friendly personality- versatile and ability to improvise
- Great guest interaction skills
- Ability to learn and retain choreography and blocking
- Outstanding performance and showmanship while performing choreography and meet and greet sets
- Flexible with work hours and working conditions
- High School graduate (preferred)
- Communicate professionally and effectively with ambassadors and guests
- Must be able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 30 lbs. on a frequent basis
- Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift and climb/ascend heights (if needed/required)
- Must be able to work indoors and outdoors, in varying Florida weather, to include extreme heat. Position may be exposed to fumes, dust, odors and cold/heat temperature extremes
- 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 all cleaning duties; including use of cleaning chemicals
- Must be flexible in work locations as placement will depend on business needs and career development opportunities
The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:
- 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