Performer Job Description
Performer
provides necessary crowd control throughout the attraction including organization of lines and ability to communicate with large groups and fellow team members.
Performer Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Read individuals’ social cues to understand the level of interaction each guest may want
Ensures the prompt performance of each show by being present in the Park at call time
Assists in dealing with all emergency situations that may occur
Research both classified and unclassified literature for emerging technologies that may provide opportunities for new operations, to identify public internet access points, and to recommend approaches to increase collection
Provide a high degree of quality and achieve accuracy benchmarks in everything you do
Focus will be on technical targeting with an understanding of the principals of encryption, information-mining, telecommunications analytic tools and networks
Assist the customer with both the active collection and analysis of the collected data
Perform as a character in a costume
Entertain park guests in a professional manner
Act as an escort to other characters as needed, controlling crowds and interacting with guests in a supported role
Performer Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Education for Performer
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the performer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and High School Degree in School of Music, Faculty, Teaching, Graduate, Finance, Performance, Legal, Computer, General Education, Merchandising
Skills for Performer
Desired skills for performer include:
Ability to proactively recognize and report safety issues
Incidences and maintain a clean
Safe work environment
Specific tools and vocabulary used in your talent specialty
Microsoft applications
Ability to learn
Acrobatics
Acting
Baseball
Costume care
Desired experience for performer includes:
Perform as the Coca-Cola Polar Bear
Must be creative, easy going, and comfortable performing in front of large crowds and entertaining diverse audiences evoking high energy, enthusiasm and fun!
Love Coca-Cola!
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from guests
Must be able to obtain/maintain any licenses/certifications
Touring theatre experience
Performer Examples
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Performer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of performer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for performer
- Maintain costumes including general cleaning and daily maintenance
- Ensure the safety of characters, guest, and animals
- Make-up application as required
- Perform IT SOX compliance tasks for our local financial system (Costpoint)
- Control access to various applications including our financial system and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements for financial system Change Management, Security, and Backups
- Support several other databases that exist within the subsidiary for financial data analysis and forecasting (Cobra, Propricer, and the Financial Data Warehouse (FDW/ALF)
- Assist the Information Systems Manager in the course of system upgrades, access reviews, and resolving trouble reports
- Be a part of the Scare Squad team in our popular Howl-O-Scream event
- Maintain safety standards and ensure consistent performance quality
- Maintain a positive, guest focused attitude
Qualifications for performer
- Excellent communication, organizational skills and ability to work with others and independently
- Must have a valid state of Florida Driver’s license to transport self and others to offsite locations, when needed
- Experience in theme park, live performance or special skill set (juggling, tumbling, balloon artist, ) is preferred
- Course work in Theater is preferred
- Must pass a physical
- Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends to support park and event operations
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Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of performer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for performer
- May be required to stand, crouch, or stoop for extended periods of time
- Some positions require team members to wear a mask as part of the costume
- May also be scheduled for media appearances and outside events
- Ensure adherence to safety and procedural directions that accompany this position
- Navigate performers through crowds & have a comprehensive understanding of the site footprint
- Facilitate photo ops with characters & headliners
- Assist the Entertainment Department Managers with needed tasks & duties
- Interact courteously & professionally with customers & employees at all times
- May need to use personal vehicle to travel to business engagements, both local & out of town
- Attend & work company events (domestic/international travel expected, economy class)
Qualifications for performer
- Must have an upbeat attitude and flexibility in scheduling
- Must be willing to travel periodically throughout Southern California for special events
- Various inside and outside locations with varying temperatures and floor surfaces must be tolerated
- BS degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related technical field
- Familiarity with field or cyber collection mission
- Familiarity with technical collection within the Intelligence Community
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Performer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a performer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for performer
- Perform in character costumes
- Perform in any kind of weather
- Perform at least 10 Character Appearances/Walk a day
- Perform pop up shows as needed
- Must adhere to the park standards of appearance and strive to maintain a safe environment
- Perform as a puppeteer in 4-12 shows per day in assigned area according to show schedule
- Perform warm-up on individual basis to insure performance without injury
- Escort costumed characters during walk
- Provide guidance for the Character staff and maintain a positive working environment
- Prepare weekly and daily schedules
Qualifications for performer
- Must possess high energy level
- Familiarity with network analysis tools and Operating systems tools
- Foreign language skills in Chinese, Russian, Farsi, or Arabic
- Must be able to audition for selection of role(s)
- Ability to memorize and perform lines and improvisation for various performances
- Ability to endure seasonal temperatures as some roles including working conditions requiring constant outdoor work
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Our company is looking to fill the role of performer. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for performer
- Provide feedback to Manager regarding character activities
- Maintain all walk around costumes and the character rooms
- Order all supplies for walk around character staff
- Assign lockers, uniforms and other items to new hires in department
- Perform office duties such as filing, organization, and computer documentation
- Manages daily operation of Character section including all in park and out of park character promotional appearances
- Perform other miscellaneous duties as required or requested including performing in costume
- Must be able to promote the park with the utmost enthusiasm and pride while setting up equipment
- Will make appearances/performances as seen necessary by department management/standards
- Maintain character integrity professionalism
Qualifications for performer
- The ideal candidate must have significant experience performing in front of large crowds
- Creativity, dancing ability, and an ability to communicate through body language are extremely important, as is an outgoing & creative personality
- In addition to weekdays, candidate must be available to work most weekends and holidays
- In order to fit costume, candidates must meet a height requirement of 5’7” – 5’9”
- Prior mascot related experience (Collegiate or professional) is required
- Some previous customer service experience is preferred
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a performer. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for performer
- Must swipe in and out each day to receive correct pay for the week
- Ensure all shows start promptly
- 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
- Respond to any emergency situation in the area and maintain control until an area supervisor arrives
- Refrain from consuming any substance that may impair judgment
- Develop, create and execute skits to be performed on the field or sidelines to enhance the game day experience for 3,000+ Launch fans
- Administer costume maintenance props on a daily basis
- Retrieve and open incoming mail on a daily basis
Qualifications for performer
- Submit to and pass a background investigation, drug screen, credit, Motor Vehicle Report check, and basic physical
- Prior experience in public performance preferred
- Prior public speaking experience preferred
- Experience in Health education training, touring theatre and working with ages 5 to 18 years old
- Demonstrated ability to work with and perform for audiences of different ages, different socioeconomic backgrounds and social climates, in a manner that captures audience's attention and interest and most effectively communicates health education message
- Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in understanding the message of the Educational Theatre and the specific roles and scripts