SEASONAL POSITION
At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!
SeaWorld San Diego is seeking energetic, enthusiastic performers to help bring our family-friendly Halloween celebration, Spooktacular, to life!
Spooktacular is SeaWorld's daytime Halloween event filled with music, dancing, costumes, trick-or-treating, and unforgettable family fun. We're looking for talented individuals who love entertaining guests and creating memorable experiences for children and families.
Bring beloved Halloween characters to life through movement, expression, and guest interaction. Performers must be comfortable working in full-body costumes, engaging with guests of all ages, and maintaining character throughout the performance experience.
Seeking high-energy dancers with strong performance skills and the ability to learn and retain choreography quickly. Experience in jazz, musical theatre, hip-hop, commercial dance, or related styles is preferred.
Looking for charismatic, outgoing entertainers who can energize crowds, lead dance parties, engage guests on the microphone, and create a fun, festive atmosphere throughout the event. Previous hosting, DJ, emcee, or guest engagement experience is preferred.
Please come prepared to learn and perform choreography.
Be prepared to participate in an interview and demonstrate your ability to engage an audience through improvisation and crowd interaction.
Please prepare a one-minute, family-friendly, high-energy monologue that showcases your personality and performance abilities.
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Current résumé
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Headshot (preferred)
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Comfortable attire for movement and appropriate footwear
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Water bottle
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Positive attitude and high energy
Spooktacular performances will take place every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from September 11, 2026 to November 2, 2026.
Rehearsals will begin in August 2026. Candidates must be available for rehearsals as scheduled, including weekday and evening rehearsals.
$19.00+ per hour, depending on role, experience, and performer assignment.
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Must be at least 18 years of age.
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High School Diploma or equivalent required.
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Previous experience in dance, theatre, live entertainment, theme park entertainment, or related performance fields preferred.
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Strong guest service and communication skills.
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Ability to perform in front of large audiences and interact with guests of all ages.
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Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
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Ability to accept performance feedback and adapt accordingly.
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Comfortable working around theatrical effects including fog, haze, bubbles, scents, and other show elements.
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Ability to stand, walk, dance, bend, kneel, squat, and perform repetitive physical movements for extended periods.
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Must be able to work weekends, holidays, rehearsals, and special events as scheduled.
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Must demonstrate professionalism, reliability, enthusiasm, and a positive team-oriented attitude.
Ready to help create Halloween memories for thousands of SeaWorld guests? We can't wait to see you at auditions!
The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:
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FREE park admission
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Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
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Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
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Scholarship opportunities
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Exclusive employee events and giveaways
EEO Employer:
SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.
