Position: Entertainer
Location: Jurassic Newpark, Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny
Job Type: Part-Time Seasonal Position - Halloween Experience
Overview:
Jurassic Newpark is seeking dynamic, energetic individuals to join our team as Entertainers. This unique role blends the excitement of performance with the responsibilities of a Park Ranger, creating a fun and educational experience for visitors of all ages.
Responsibilities:
* Perform Dinosaur/Fossil Demonstrations: Deliver engaging, and educational performances about dinosaurs and fossils. Use props, costumes, and face-paint to bring the prehistoric world to life.
* Dino Dance and Animal Interactions: Lead fun and interactive Dino Dance sessions and facilitate up-close encounters with park animals. Ensure all interactions are safe and enjoyable for both animals and guests.
* Visitor Engagement: Act as various cartoonish and entertaining characters, interacting with guests to enhance their park experience. Be willing to engage with children and adults in a friendly and enthusiastic manner.
* Costume and Character Work: Wear costumes and face-paint, and utilise props to maintain a lively and entertaining atmosphere throughout the park.
* General Park Ranger Duties: Assist with a variety of tasks including food service, retail operations, ticket checking, cleaning, supervising activities and games, and other duties as required to ensure the smooth operation of the park.
Requirements:
* Performance Skills: Ability to confidently perform and entertain in front of groups, with a strong stage presence and the ability to engage a diverse audience.
* Creativity and Enthusiasm: A creative mindset and a passion for entertaining and educating guests of all ages.
* Adaptability: Willingness to wear costumes, use props, and become different characters to enhance guest experiences.
* Customer Service Skills: Strong people skills with a friendly and approachable personality.
* Team Player: Ability to work well with a diverse team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
* Physical Stamina: Capable of performing energetic activities and handling the physical demands of the role, including standing for long periods and working outdoors.
* Flexibility: Willingness to take on a variety of tasks and adapt to the needs of the park.
Audition Information:
Shortlisted candidates will be required to participate in a group audition. Please prepare a performance piece that showcases your ability to engage an audience, your creativity, and your enthusiasm for family entertainment.
How to Apply:
Flexibility: Weekends and evenings are usually the peak periods for Jurassic Newpark. Therefore, it is important that attendants are willing and able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet the business needs.
The successful candidate must have the ability to work outdoors and in all weather conditions and must be self-motivated and have an enthusiastic personality
They should also possess the ability to work with children within the age range from 3 to 12 years old.
· Benefits of working at Newpark Hotel & Jurassic Newpark
* Ongoing staff training.
* Meals on duty.
* Discounts on food, accommodation & spa facilities in any Flynn Hotel
* Complimentary employee gym membership in Escape Health Club
* Uniform provided to all staff members on commencing employment.
* Flynn Hotels PRIDE pin is provided to staff members after they complete the PRIDE programme training.
* Complimentary parking.
* You will gain experience and skills which will be helpful in any job you may undertake in the future
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Company events
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Food allowance
* Gym membership
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Kilkenny Town, CO. Kilkenny: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* Are you willing to perform at a group audition as part of the interview process?
Work Location: In person