Job Abstract

Walk Around Ghoul

Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age.

Pay Range: $18.00-$18.25/hr.

Job Description: This is a short-term position for a specific special event and period. Duties will include performing in haunted attractions or in haunted scare zones as a fictional, dark character startling and entertaining our park guests with great enthusiasm and animation. Interested applicants must be able to carry and wear 5 to 20 pounds of costume weight, be able to work in crowds, heat, cold, tight and dark surroundings for 45-minute intervals.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Jump out at guests from the darkest corners and best hiding spots as they walk through our scare zones and haunted attractions
• Transform into a frightening creature with full makeovers and costumes
• Repair and maintain tattered and bloodstained costumes
• Scare the public at special park functions
• Greet all victims in the scariest way possible
• Leave guests’ screams echoing through the crisp night air
• Other job duties as assigned

How You Will Do It:

• Maintain screams and safety at all times
• Keep escape routes (and work locations) clean
• Be able to work in an environment as fast-paced as our coasters
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to the Six Flags mantra
• Be playful and friendly with an outgoing personality
• Have a positive attitude to deliver the most terrifying experience possible
• Can’t be afraid of the dark

What You Will Need:

• Must be at least 16 years old
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, and crouch for extended periods in varied weather conditions, including heat, cold, and rain
• Must be able to perform in an enclosed costume, having limited sight lines
• Height and weight may be required for proper fit in specific costumes
• Have a good attitude, good appearance, and participate as a member of the team
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Physical Requirements:

• Constantly standing, talking, climbing walking, reaching, using finger movement, grasping, feeling, speaking clearly, hearing conversation, using hearing acuity, seeing near far, stooping, bending, kneeling.
• Working in extreme heat, sun, cold, wetness, humidity and temperature change.
• Working in dark areas or small places.
• Exposure to smoke effects.
• Exposure to lighting effects.
• All lifts over 51 lbs. require help from a coworker or mechanical device.
• Overtime of adults may be required from time to time to accommodate the business need.

If you are able to answer "YES" to all of the following questions, please continue the application process by clicking "Apply"

1. Can you provide legal documentation establishing your identity and eligibility to be legally employed in the United States?
2. Are you able to perform the essential functions of the job for which you are applying with or without reasonable accommodation?
3. Within the last 90 days, can you state that you have not used illegal or social drugs (excluding marijuana), such as MDMA (Molly), cocaine and crystal methamphetamine?
4. I am willing to agree that future text messages relating to Six Flags, Inc., including company news, job posting application status updates, and other information, may be sent on behalf of Six Flags, Inc. to the cell phone number I provide.
5. I will complete all forms sent to me prior to any Fright Fest Hiring event.