Wild Adventures Theme Park

Entertainment Host [S]

Wild Adventures Theme Park  •  Valdosta, GA (Onsite)  •  5 days ago
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Job Description

Entertainment Hosts (EH) will serve as a Host/Hostess for all Entertainment duties and responsibilities that don’t require a casting or audition process. Hosts are required to be consistently upbeat and approachable, no matter the tasks. Hosts are required to be able to operate within a mascot costume at a Meet and Greet Level. Working outdoors in all weather conditions while performing physically demanding tasks is essential.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

  • Be able to perform as a Meet-and-Greet Level Costume Character
  • Perform assigned position as directed
  • Ability to cheerfully welcome and greet guests entering/exiting venues and/or attractions
  • Be able to consistently maintain a high standard of excellence pertaining specifically to your character and overall personality when in guest view.
  • The ability to focus on tasks in large crowd situations
  • Ability to be alert to potential safety hazards towards performers/mascots during shows/meets
  • Be well informed and aware of all safety and emergency procedures for assigned position.
  • Hospitable characteristics towards external contracted performers
  • Attend all scheduled meetings and trainings as required
  • Report to work regularly and on time
  • Willingness to learn small scale technical operations
  • Ability to work around children

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

  • Friendly - Ability to exhibit cheerful demeanor toward others.
  • Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
  • Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands Lift/Carry

Stand C

Walk C

Sit O

Manually Manipulate O

Grasp O

Reach Outward F

Reach Above Shoulder F

Speak C

Climb O

Crawl O

Squat or Kneel F

Bend F

10 lbs or less F

11-20 lbs O

21-50 lbs O

51-100 lbs O

Over 100 lbs O

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less F

13-25 lbs O

26-40 lbs O

41-100 lbs O

Other Physical Requirements

  • Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
  • Sense of Sound - Sound Levels
  • Sense of Touch

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Position requires outdoor work in all weather conditions and in the presence of dust and odors. Team Members are susceptible to the exposure of various chemicals, bodily fluids and blood borne pathogens, prolonged exposure to sunlight, and exposure to loud noises.

  • Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
  • Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
  • Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
  • Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Possess or working towards High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience: N/A

Computer Skills: Basic Computer literacy preferred

Certifications &

Licenses: N/A

Other Requirements: Customer service experience preferred.

Wild Adventures Theme Park

About Wild Adventures Theme Park

Wild Adventures is a 170-acre theme park, water park, and animal park all in one place for less located in Valdosta, Georgia. The park features one of the largest ride collections in the South, more than 500 wild animals, Splash Island Water Park, the region’s largest water park, shows, festivals and all-star concerts. The park is owned and operated by Herschend Family Entertainment (HFE), a company specializing in family entertainment. For nearly half a century, HFE has owned, operated or partnered in 26 properties across nine states, including Branson, Missouri’s Silver Dollar City; operating partner with Dolly Parton in Tennessee’s Dollywood and Dollywood’s Splash Country; operating partner in Atlanta’s Stone Mountain Park and the recenlty acquired Harlem Globetrotters International, Inc. A complement to HFE’s family-friendly portfolio of businesses, this acquisition marks an expansion for the company into new media, audiences and markets.

Herschend Family Entertainment is dedicated to creating and sustaining welcoming destinations filled with adventure and memory-making fun. Governed by an outside board of directors, HFE has been family-owned and operated since our inception. And, it's always been our goal to have each and every guest leave with two things: a smile and a deeper connection with each other.

Industry
Arts & Entertainment
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Valdosta, GA
Year Founded
Unknown
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