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Stilt Walking Monsters (Knott's Scary Farm)

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

Buena Park, CA • On-site

$18.03/hr

Temporary

Posted 6 days ago

Six Flags rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 528 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

26th of 58 rated theme parks

Job description

Overview
$18.03 / hour
STILT WALKING MONSTERS (Knott's Scary Farm)
Knott's Scary Farm is casting experienced, versatile, and agile STILT WALKERS for the 2026 season. An ideal candidate is able to comfortably and confidently perform on stilts in a safe manner for extended periods of time while being "in-character" as a KSF Monster. Thursday-Sunday availability is preferred.
Previous Stilt Walking experience is required. Our event uses Articulated/Drywall/Painter stilts and those who would like to be considered should have experience performing on this style of stilts.
This role is compensated at a rate of $18.03/hr.
AUDITION INFO
After an application has been submitted, eligible applicants will receive a private link to schedule an online audition.
KNOTT'S SCARY FARM EVENT DATES*:
  • (September) 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 27
  • (October) 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31

*Event dates are subject to change
For questions, please email the Knott's Talent Casting Team at: KBF.Casting@sixflags.com.
Responsibilities
  • Uses creativity and common sense while startling and scaring guests in a safe and effective manner that utilizes performance techniques taught in training
  • Works as a member of a team to achieve overall atmosphere and goals set by Entertainment leadership and show directors
  • Consistently performs role as scripted and/or conceived
  • Remain in character while "on-stage" and in view of guests and interact with guests while performing in a professional and artistic manner
  • Utilizes a variety of props and noise makers to support the guests scare experience in a safe manner
  • Performs vocalizations such as, grunts, groans, growls, screams, and other monster noises to contribute to the assigned character
  • Maintains changes in posture, walk, body movements, and physical presence to enhance character believability
  • Provides guest service according to Six Flags standards when serving the guest or working with subordinates, including initiating guest interactions, answering questions, and giving accurate directions
  • Maintains cleanliness and safety in assigned work area and performs all duties in compliance with Six Flags Safety guidelines and requirements and reports all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision
  • Meets scheduling availability requirements that include nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Fulfills Scary Farm's attendance requirements as outlined in the Six Flags attendance policy
  • Adheres to the Six Flags Rules of Conduct including specific costuming and grooming standards as outlined in Employee Guidelines and other park/division specific policies and procedures
  • Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications
  • Availability to work all assigned Scary Farm training and event dates (Thursday-Sunday) which includes weekday/weekends nights and holidays. Some shifts start as early as 3pm and some shifts go as late as 3am
  • Stilt-walking Experience Required
  • Experience in stage acting or haunted attractions helpful, but not required
  • Willingness and ability to wear heavy make-up and/or a mask that covers the entire face for extended periods of time in varying Southern California temperatures and weather conditions
  • Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, and DMV
  • Provide record of previous employment, education, and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law

For audition and casting questions, please email the Scary Farm Casting Team: KBF.casting@sixflags.com(opens in new window)
If you're interested in working Knott's Scary Farm but performing as a monster is not for you, please continue to check our job website jobs.sixflags.com(opens in new window) soon for additional opportunities such as, Blackout and Guest Control positions.
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Performers must be at least 18 years old. We support a drug-free workplace and perform physicals and background checks.

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