What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fright Fest GHOUL (Re-hires) position at Six Flags Great Adventure?
Overview:
Role is responsible for costume character appearances and maintaining character integrity. Entertainment Characters are required to interact with guests, Team Members, and supervisors on a daily basis. Additionally, Entertainment Characters are required to continuously work outdoors and closely with others. Characters occasionally will work alone and will always be exposed to direct sunlight, dust, dirt, and water. Character must be able to function in all weather conditions including extreme heat for long periods of time.
*Job Offer is contingent upon a successful audition*
All re-hires from 2025 will not need to audition*
If you did not participate in Fright Fest 2025, you MUST attend one of the auduition dates below:
July 11, 18, 19, 25, 26 - 1:30 pm
August 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 - 1:30 pm
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
2026 RE-HIRES
Role is responsible for costume character appearances and maintaining character integrity. Entertainment Characters are required to interact with guests, Team Members, and supervisors on a daily basis. Additionally, Entertainment Characters are required to continuously work outdoors and closely with others. Characters occasionally will work alone and will always be exposed to direct sunlight, dust, dirt, and water. Character must be able to function in all weather conditions including extreme heat for long periods of time.
*Job Offer is contingent upon a successful audition*
All re-hires from 2025 will not need to audition*
If you did not participate in Fright Fest 2025, you MUST attend one of the auduition dates below:
July 11, 18, 19, 25, 26 - 1:30 pm
July 31 - 6:00 pm
August 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 - 1:30 pm
August 14 - 6:00
Responsibilities:
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Must be able to promote the park with the utmost enthusiasm and pride.
- Will make costumed appearances as seen necessary by department management/standards.
- Perform your character in accordance with Warner Brothers Guidelines.
- Maintain illusion of costume characters.
- Will provide needed daily care and upkeep to costumed characters outfits and accessories.
- Must swipe in and out each day to receive correct pay for the week.
- Maintain proper attendance.
- Must be on time for all character sets.
- Ensure guest safety and satisfaction in their stay at Six Flags.
- Ensure standards of performance for all areas within their responsibilities are met.
- Maintain a clean working environment both in guest view and behind the scenes.
- Resolve guest concerns that may arise on a daily basis.
- Ensure that image, cleanliness and courtesy standards are met.
- Cooperate with all team members and managers.
- Complete any and all tasks as requested by Six Flags Management.
Qualifications:
Skills and Qualifications
- Availability to work Thursday-Sunday ,including nights, weekends and holidays, from September through November
- Must be able to work a minimum of 12 shifts from Sept 12-October 31st, and be able to work until past park closing.
- Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Safety conscious.
- Outgoing and friendly demeanor.
- Willing to actively engage guests.
- Must be able to perform in 15-30 lb. costume.
- At least 16 years of age.
- Must have excellent customer service skills.
- Able to communicate effectively in the English language, including the ability to read, speak, and understand the English language.
- Available to work flexible hours at nights and on weekends.
- Requires continuous sitting, standing, bending, hand/eye coordination, near vision, hearing and speech. Requires frequent walking, lifting, kneeling, manual dexterity, gross motor skills. Requires using a telephone/radio.
- Must be able to stand/walk for up to 6 hours at a time and as many as 14 hours a day.
- Must be able to walk up to 3 miles per day over various surfaces.
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs consistently.
- Must be able to lift and lower 5 lbs above shoulder level.
Benefits:
Employee Discounts, Job Training, Company Social Events