Howl-O-Scream Scare Squad (Busch Gardens Tampa)

This application is for returning Scare Actor roles only!

If you have not previously worked as a Scare Actor at Busch Gardens Tampa, please wait until the posting for New to Scare Team goes live.

What you'll do:

• Traveling around Tampa Bay Area in character for recruiting purposes.
• Attend marketing planned events to promote ticket sales.
• Assisting with other HOS prep as needed (First Impressions, Auditions, Processing)
• Performing as characters to startle and scare guests at Busch Gardens Tampa Howl-O-Scream.
• Consistently performing multiple scares repetitively throughout the night of the event (some scare positions may involve strenuous physical activity).
• Being responsible for clocking in and out at the beginning and end of assigned shifts.
• Taking and implementing directions from persons of authority.
• Maintaining a tidy and safe work area.
• Working well with a diverse group of co-workers.
• Performers are expected to supply their own black pants, black socks, black shoes, and black shirt.

What it takes to succeed:

• Must have previously worked HOS at Busch Gardens Tampa.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be available most weekends between May and August. Hours for these shifts could range from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
• Must be available to potentially work between 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM on rehearsal and event nights.
• Must be available majority of event nights. Availability will be one factor used in determining employment offer and/or role placement.
• Many, but not all positions, require wearing makeup (provided by BGT). Some positions require wearing a costume mask, helmet, wig, or hat (provided by BGT).
• Costumes for characters will be provided by BGT and will remain the property of BGT.
• Must be able to perform assigned character for up to 2 hours at a time. Performance may include standing, walking, or other strenuous physical activity.
• Perform the following physical activities on a frequent basis: stand, walk, climb, bend floor-to-waist/waist-to-overhead and reach overhead, simple grasp, and fine manipulation task.
• Work both indoors and outdoors, exposed to a variety of weather conditions.
• Position may be exposed to heat/cold temperature extremes, chemical, fumes/dust/odor, atmospheric lighting/strobe lighting/dim lighting
• Based on needs and availability, some positions may not work every night of the event.