Cast Lead

Job DetailsLocation: Tucson, AZ 85735 Position Type: Seasonal | Salary Range: $15.00 - $18.00 hourly | Division/Department: Entertainment (OTE)/Nightfall | Reports To: Cast Supervisor | Type: Non‑Exempt, Hourly | Employee Classification: Seasonal | Compensation: $15.00-$18.00 per hour Job SummaryThe Scare Cast Lead will be responsible for portraying various characters and monsters in the haunt attractions at Nightfall, leading a team of scare actors, and ensuring the highest level of performance and safety. The role requires leadership, performance skills, safety focus, and flexibility in a dynamic park environment. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesMeet with the Scare Cast Coordinator prior to each shift to communicate daily changes or needs.Communicate with assigned Scare Actors to provide clear directions and performance guidance.Understand attraction stories and their role within the park’s overarching narrative.Become familiar with other assigned attractions’ movements, dialogue, and scare locations.Lead by example, maintaining high energy and enthusiasm; foster a safe, welcoming, positive, and inclusive environment.Ensure all scare actors adhere to safety protocols, including avoiding physical contact with guests.Monitor the environment for potential hazards and take appropriate action to maintain safety.Perform other duties as assigned.Education, Skill, and Work Experience RequirementsAbility to work up to long days with prolonged standing.Prior scare/haunt experience.Prior work in theme park events and non‑traditional performance environments.Ability to be flexible and adaptive to an ever‑changing environment.Ability to perform repetitive motions over extended periods of time.Commitment to working under shared leadership and in cross‑functional teams.Work EnvironmentStanding, walking, and running in locations with unbalanced footing.Varying temperatures and weather conditions; both indoor and outdoor.Environments with strobe lights, darkness, enclosed spaces, loud music, sound effects, and smoke‑filled environments.Repetitive movement typical of acting positions.Fast‑paced and exciting environment.Willingness to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and late hours as production schedule may dictate (required).

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