Costume / performer

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What You'll Bring To The Team

At LEGOLAND New York Resort – Earn AWESOME Benefits, Build AWESOME Memories, and Make an AWESOME Difference. With our Theme Park, Hotels, Miniland and more - the opportunities here at LEGOLAND are endless!

Costume Character Performance

• Perform as various costume characters both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Must be comfortable wearing a full-body costume with a head and helmet.
• Memorize and perform blocking and choreography.
• Research characters’ personal traits and circumstances for authentic portrayal.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for working with children and families.
  
  

Training And Rehearsals

• Attend training and rehearsals with other performers.
• Collaborate with directors, technical crew, costuming, and stage management teams.
  
  

Safety And Etiquette

• Adhere to safety training and procedures.
• Engage in proper green room etiquette by being polite and conscious of peers.
  
  

Time Management And Collaboration

• Demonstrate excellent time management and punctuality.
• Collaborate with other performers both onstage and offstage.
  
  

Costume Character “Sidekick” Responsibilities

• Perform as the costume character “sidekick,” including wearing a LLNYR-issued uniform.
• Assist performers into and out of their costumes.
• Speak with guests and manage a queue line.
• Be in charge of performer safety while on set.
• Provide excellent customer service.
  
  

Additional Duties

• Ensure all costumes are properly cared for.
• Handle and store props and equipment correctly.
• Complete cleaning assignments for green rooms.
  
  

Flexibility And Availability

• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings, holidays, and weekends to support resort operations.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Friendly, polite, and customer service-oriented demeanor is required.
• Theme park experience is preferred but not required.
• Must be comfortable working with or around children.
• Performers are required to audition.
• Performance skills may include but are not limited to: Acting, Improv, Dancing (all types), physical comedy, etc.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Perform under varying conditions i.e. in various inside and outside locations with varying temperatures and floor surfaces.
• Maintain conditioning for the role.
• Ability to stand or move about the park for prolonged times.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage.
• Free admission passes to the park, and any other Merlin Entertainment venue, for you and your family/friends.
• A fun and energetic work environment with a supportive team.
• Uniforms included
• Staff canteens – including a video game lounge
• Park closes daily at 6PM! (Except July 4th)
  
  

All employees are responsible for the safety of themselves, their colleagues and guests (where appropriate), in line with the Group Policy (HS001) and the law. In particular, they must ensure that they follow safe working procedures for all work activities that they undertake and they must not use any tools or equipment for which they have not been trained. Where incidents do occur, they must ensure that they are reported to their line manager and must cooperate with any investigation as appropriate.

Pay Range

From USD $18.50/Hr.

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At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters!

Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.

Location (Country-State-City) US-NY-Goshen

Job ID 2025-7879

Employment Type Part-Time

Offer/Contract Type At Will (US Only)

Location Name LEGOLAND New York

Job Locations US-NY-Goshen

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