Attractions (runDisney) Seasonal, Walt Disney World

Job Summary:

Do you love working in a high-energy environment? In this location, we have passion for the safety of our Guests while creating a flawless experience throughout their stay! We are responsible for crafting an optimal experience by engaging Guests, prepping for races including set up and tear down of event stations, distributing race material, delivering narrations of varying lengths in front of large groups, and providing audience control in various weather conditions. We help Guests enjoy their time with us by keeping them safe during races!

Candidates interested in this role will need to be available for training dates, as well as have full weekend availability for race/event weekends including:

• Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend (Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday)
• Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend (Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday)
• Princess Half Marathon Weekend (Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday)
• Spring Event Weekend (Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday)
• Other ESPN events as needed (TBD)

The pay rate for this role in Florida is $18.00 per hour.
Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Prolonged standing and walking to various areas of the race route to perform and maintain crowd control during peak operational hours in outdoor settings during different weather conditions
• Adaptability to the fluctuating needs of the operation
• Proactively engage with Guest needs by answering questions, giving directions, and providing other information about the theme park or surrounding areas
• We take ownership during emergency situations while under pressure

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for this role
• Driver's license required
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• Physical role requiring heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, and kneeling
• We use observational skills to proactively identify Guest needs and ensure safety guidelines are being followed
• This seasonal role requires full availability for all race events, as well as training
• Additional Personal Protective Equipment (face shields, goggles, refillable hand sanitizers, etc.) may be required
• Cast members can be required to handle cleaning chemicals and supplies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual preferred
• Previous experience speaking in front of large groups or audiences

Additional Information:

SCHEDULE AVAILABILTY Our Theme Parks and Resort Hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and some shifts may start as early as 5:00am while some may end as late as 3:00am, 4:00am or 5:00am. Please note that the principles of seniority are used to schedule all roles.

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About Walt Disney World Resort:

Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.