COTALAND Entertainment Lead

Description

Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a 365-entertainment destination for world-class events located in Austin, TX. The sports and entertainment portfolio at COTA is unmatched in the country with Formula 1 US Grand Prix, NASCAR and MotoGP attracting global fans during championship races on the famed Circuit and Live Nation producing over 30 headline concerts every year at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater. COTALAND is an amusement park with over 30 attractions and experiences, including first-of-their-kind roller coasters.

The Entertainment Lead plays a key supporting role in the planning, coordination, and execution of COTALAND’s live entertainment and theming projects. This position works across multiple departments — including Costuming, Technical Services, Creative, Operations and Maintenance — to ensure entertainment experiences, show elements and themed environments are delivered on time, on brand and ready for guests. From rehearsal logistics and production tracking to scenic theming installation and vendor coordination, this position ensures strong follow-through on creative and operational goals.

Requirements

What You’ll Do:

• Provide administrative and logistical support for live entertainment and theming projects
• Coordinate daily operations for shows, characters, parades, and events
• Assist with vendor scheduling, onsite walkthroughs, and theming installation follow-up
• Support rehearsals, performer check-ins, show calls, and backstage needs
• Track project timelines, schedules, and budget documentation
• Serve as a liaison between entertainment and departments including Creative, Tech Services, Costuming, and Ops
• Help manage theming punch lists, sample reviews, and installation deliverables
• Document rehearsal notes, performance feedback, and scenic progress updates
• Maintain an organized and guest-ready backstage and support environment
• Assist with auditions, onboarding, training logistics, and character support
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in entertainment production, themed environments, or live event coordination
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to support multiple projects and timelines with attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or project management tools
• Positive, proactive attitude with a team-player mindset
• Flexible availability including weekends, holidays, and evenings
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting character programs or scenic installations in a theme park setting
• Familiarity with entertainment safety and show operational protocols
• Background in live events, technical theater, or creative production environments
• Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for basic layout, signage, or scenic reference needs
  
  

Physical Demand & Work Environments

• Ability to stand, sit, use of hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift and/ or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to squat, bend, twist, push/pull.
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
• Work in extreme environments outdoors throughout the year.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud during events, or technical installation periods
  
  

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Equal Employment Opportunity

COTA strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.