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!
To be considered for a scare acting role, please be sure to complete the Virtual Audition linked below and fill out this application.
Virtual Audition Link:
2026 SeaWorld Howl-O-Scream Scare Actor Virtual Audition - SeaWorld Orlando
Come join the screams and be a part of our Howl-O-Scream 2026 Scare Acting team! We are looking for fresh blood, so if you want to be part of the haunt, now is the time!
Availability Requirements:
Howl-O-Scream 2026 runs Friday, September 18th - Saturday, October 31st on select nights.
Scare actors will need to provide at least 2 consecutive event nights per week throughout the run. For example, Fridays and Saturdays or Saturdays and Sundays. Scare actors must also be available either 10/30 or 10/31 or both.
What you get to do:
- Provide top notch quality product to our seasoned guests and first-time visitors.
- Be a part of award-winning Scare-event performances while maintaining creative integrity.
- Limited opportunities to participate in employee-only events such as ride nights & special event previews.
- Enjoy employee discounts and complimentary tickets to all SeaWorld parks (except Discovery Cove).
- Make lifelong friendships and be a part of a legendary Entertainment Family.
What it takes to succeed:
- Our performers entertain our guests in various ways, including but not limited to actors, costume characters or specialty talent (such as stilt walking and bungee harness).
- We look for outgoing performers who can also tell a story through their performance. Must have great showmanship.
- Be a team player and have a positive attitude.
- Participate in all physical and vocal warmups and cool downs.
- Ability to stand, sit, kneel, crawl, lay down, and/or jump up repeatedly for duration of shift.
- Flexibility in schedule - most shifts will be Thursday - Sunday evenings and will have a start time between 5:00pm-6:30pm with an end time of 12:00am-1:00am.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:
- FREE park admission
- Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
- Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
- Scholarship opportunities
- 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, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.
Skills Required
- Complete virtual audition and submit application
- Be at least 18 years old
- Available at least two consecutive event nights per week during Sept 18–Oct 31 run, and available 10/30 or 10/31
- Flexible schedule for primarily Thursday–Sunday evenings (start 5:00–6:30pm, end 12:00–1:00am)
- Ability to stand, sit, kneel, crawl, lay down, and/or jump repeatedly for the duration of a shift
- Participate in physical and vocal warmups and cool downs
- Outgoing with strong showmanship, storytelling ability, team player, positive attitude
- Willingness to perform in costumes or as specialty talent (e.g., stilt walking, bungee harness)
What We Do
SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (now United Parks & Resorts) is a leading theme park and entertainment company that operates a portfolio of destination and regional theme parks across the United States, focusing on animal experiences and conservation.
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