SUMMARY

A Scare Actor will help to provide the guests with a unique experience by working in a haunted maze, a scare zone, or as a roaming actor. This position plays an integral part in making the attractions come to life! Ideal candidates have an enthusiasm for acting and creativity and are willing to transform into a frightening creature through full makeovers and costuming, including the use of masks!

Pay Rate: $16.50 - $17 / hr.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Entertain guests with a frighteningly fun performance by delivering realistic and scary performances!
• Consistently remain in character throughout the entirety of scheduled shifts, which involve walking, running, making noises, changing posture, or using props.
• Effectively scare guests as they move through the scare zones throughout the park.
• Greet and interact with all guests in the scariest manner possible.
• Demonstrate control, restraint, and awareness to minimize the escalation of situations in which a guest may get overly scared.
• Maintain a safe environment by keeping at least an arm’s distance between self and each guest, keeping escape routes clean, and following safety standards.
• Use a variety of props, lights or noise makers to enhance the scare experience.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Comply with all parks, policies, procedures, and labor laws.
• Proactively monitor assigned areas and quickly identify and escalate any safety hazards or other risks to proper authorities.
• All other duties as assigned by leadership.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must successfully pass an audition and/or character training for this role
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to work flexible scheduled, including evenings, weekends, and holidays (including Halloween, if open)
• Ability to work 20+ hours per week, when needed
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work for your scheduled shift
• Must comply with all grooming standards, uniform and/or costume requirements.
• Ability to immerse in roles and remain in character throughout the performance.
• Must be playful, outgoing, friendly, and convey a positive, guest-centric attitude.
• Must possess effective verbal and non-verbal acting and communication skills.
• Ability to follow direction, multi-task, and work as part of a fast-paced team.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for majority of the workday.
• Ability to wear assigned costumes for extended periods of time
• Ability to frequently stoop, twist, kneel, bend, squat, or reach above shoulders.
• Ability to perform in costumes that may have limited sight lines
• Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 25 pounds or more

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Frequent exposure to outdoor and indoor areas of the park
• Subject to extreme warm or cold temperatures during autumn months
• Frequent exposures to variable outside temperatures (both in and out of costume), including high heat, cold, direct sun, humidity, dust, rain, and other weather conditions.
• Subject to frequent interruptions, constant repetitive motion, high noise levels, flashing lights, strobe lights, and shadowy environment, and heavily populated areas.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• No education requirements for this position; just a passion for scaring!
• Previous haunt experience preferred but not required.

Lucky Strike Entertainment, formerly Bowlero Corp, is one of the world’s premier location-based entertainment platforms. With over 360 locations across North America, Lucky Strike Entertainment provides experiential offerings in bowling, amusements, water parks, and family entertainment centers. The company also owns the Professional Bowlers Association, the major league of bowling and a growing media property that boasts millions of fans around the globe. For more information on Lucky Strike Entertainment, please visit ir.luckystrikeent.com.

The pay range for this position is $16.50 - $17 / hr.

Lucky Strike Entertainment offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package which includes healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.  Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.  More details regarding benefits are available here: www.bowlerocorp.com/careers/benefits