Full-Time

Supervisor

Entertainment

United Parks & Resorts

United Parks & Resorts

1,001-5,000 employees

Zoological parks offering welfare and conservation.

No salary listed

Williamsburg, VA, USA

In Person

Category
Creative Production
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • College degree in theater or equivalent experience is preferred.
  • Minimum one year theme park experience is preferred.
  • Minimum one year production experience in media which may include theater, television, radio, motion pictures, dance, recording studio or visual arts is preferred.
  • Special Event/Stage Manager/Project Management experience is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead a team and work well with others with strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong computer skills with an emphasis in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Working knowledge of the English language with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time in extreme weather conditions.
  • Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, which includes weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
  • Ability to multitask while maintaining a positive attitude to ensure excellent guest service.
  • Comfortable climbing onto platforms and catwalks to perform venue inspections/maintenance checks.
  • Ability to work as a team player, communicate and resource with internal and external ambassadors.
  • Consistently practices safe work habits including, but not limited to, the use of personal protective equipment, lifting, and reporting of unsafe situations.
  • Willingness to comply with and ensure ambassadors comply with all SEA grooming guidelines and employment standards.
  • Ability to successfully complete all legal, company and department training requirements to include but not limited to passing required tests and certifications within established timelines.
Responsibilities
  • Leading all aspects of daily Entertainment operations.
  • Creating detailed Cast and Crew schedules/line grids for daily park operation, along with Assistant Supervisors.
  • Inputting Cast and Crew schedules into the team member management digital platform, along with Assistant Supervisors.
  • Reviewing and approving Cast and Crew daily schedules, and any schedule changes or deviations.
  • Following and maintaining training protocols and standard operating procedures in your assigned venue/area and collaborating with your manager to update and develop these, as needed.
  • Performing administrative responsibilities such as: budget tracking, punch lists, rehearsal schedules, production archives, production calendars & timelines, power point presentations, creative development (depending on the ambassadors’ particular aptitudes), production stage manager responsibilities, assisting with ambassador on-boarding, Kronos, Seeds, work orders, and providing audition support when needed.
  • Maintaining SEA quality and integrity for assigned Entertainment product.
  • Assisting in the installation/remounting of new or changing show/performance product while maintaining open, clear, and concise communication with internal and external departments.
  • Working with cast and crew to maintain the integrity of the show and maintenance with regards to technical and safety related issues as well as general cleaning.
  • Learning and running technical tracks as applicable.
  • Training, supervising, evaluating, coaching, and developing the cast/crew in your assigned venue/area and maintaining ambassador training records.
  • Utilizing standard procedures to track and document positive and negative behaviors, administering feedback sessions and evaluations in a timely manner.
  • Developing the training and maintenance of safety inspections and procedures for your assigned venue(s)/area(s). This includes, but is not limited to, green tag procedure, injury reduction plans, MSDS sheets, emergency action plans, ambassador injury reports and monthly safety inspections.
  • Consistently practicing safe work habits and reporting unsafe situations to management.
  • Acting as the point-of-contact in your respective areas for internal and external departments, as well as outside contractors (i.e. directors, choreographers, construction companies, etc.)
  • Performing various tasks for assigned venue(s)/area(s) to include, but not limited to, attending meetings, attending development classes, monitoring team’s schedules and hours, ambassador documentation, updating/maintaining ambassador files, checking/responding to email in a timely manner, creating/maintaining personal & venue calendars and assisting guests when necessary.
  • Demonstrating consistent courtesy and professionalism in all work aspects with all ambassadors and guests.
  • Supports creative, pre-production, rehearsal, and operation Entertainment offerings, as needed
  • Performing other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • College degree in theater or equivalent experience preferred.
  • Minimum one year theme park experience preferred.
  • Minimum one year production experience in media which may include theater, television, radio, motion pictures, dance, recording studio or visual arts preferred.
  • Special Event/Stage Manager/Project Management experience preferred.
United Parks & Resorts

United Parks & Resorts

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United Parks & Resorts is a zoological organization that blends entertainment with wildlife care and conservation. It operates zoological collections and offers experiences, merchandise, and educational resources for families and travelers, with ticket sales serving as a primary revenue stream. A portion of proceeds supports animal rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation programs worldwide, including efforts to return rescued marine and terrestrial animals to their natural habitats. The company emphasizes animal welfare, training, husbandry, and veterinary care as core capabilities, and pursues sustainability across environmental, social, and economic dimensions. It also tackles ocean plastics and wildlife threats through partnerships with conservation groups. The overall goal is to provide engaging experiences while actively protecting wildlife and ecosystems for the long term.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Orlando, Florida

Founded

2009

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What believers are saying

  • Weather normalization in 2025-2026 after 2024 hurricanes restores attendance to pre-storm levels.
  • New attractions like Phoenix Rising at Busch Gardens drive repeat visits and per-capita spending growth.
  • Global expansion via SeaWorld Abu Dhabi and international licensing creates high-margin revenue streams.

What critics are saying

  • Universal Epic Universe in Orlando directly competes for family visitors, reducing SeaWorld attendance 10-20%.
  • Q1 2025 attendance declined 1.7% to 3.4M guests; per-capita spending weakness continues eroding revenue.
  • PETA campaigns targeting killer whale captivity drive boycotts among ethical consumers, suppressing demand.

What makes United Parks & Resorts unique

  • Operates 12+ parks globally including SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, diversifying revenue beyond U.S. markets.
  • Combines zoological expertise with entertainment, offering unique marine education experiences competitors lack.
  • Culinary partnerships with C3 brands like TOMA enhance in-park spending and guest experience differentiation.

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Company News

PR Newswire
May 12th, 2025
United Parks Resorts Inc. Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

ORLANDO, Fla., May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United Parks Resorts Inc. (NYSE: PRKS), a leading theme park and entertainment company, today reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2025. First Quarter 2025 Highlights Attendance was 3.4 million guests, a decrease of approximately 59,000 guests or 1.7% from the first quarter of 2024. Total revenue was $286.9 million, a decrease of $10.5 million or 3.5% from the first quarter of 2024

PR Newswire
Feb 26th, 2025
United Parks Resorts Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter And Fiscal 2024 Results

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United Parks Resorts Inc. (NYSE: PRKS), a leading theme park and entertainment company, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024. Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights Attendance was 4.9 million guests, a decrease of approximately 79,000 guests from the fourth quarter of 2023. Total revenue was $384.4 million, a decrease of $4.6 million or 1.2% from the fourth quarter of 2023

PR Newswire
Dec 10th, 2024
Sam Nazarian'S C3 Announces New National Collaboration With United Parks & Resorts

Guests can get a first taste as Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Teams Up with Innovative Latinx Culinary Brand TOMA by Sofia and Manolo Vergara. TOMA is the first of C3's culinary brands to launch as part of the new relationship with United Parks Resorts. MIAMI, Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sam Nazarian's C3, a CPG and culinary brands company connecting new audiences through food brands in exclusive arrangements, is excited to announce that it's teaming up with United Parks Resorts, a global theme park and entertainment company that owns or licenses a diverse portfolio of award-winning park brands and experiences. Guests got a first taste at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay during Howl-O-Scream with the launch of TOMA, the innovative culinary brand by Sofia Vergara and her son, Manolo Gonzalez Vergara, that offers modern takes on classic Latin American cuisine. TOMA was so popular at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay that there is another iteration for guests to enjoy during Christmas Town, happening now through January 5

PR Newswire
Nov 7th, 2024
United Parks Resorts Inc. Reports Third Quarter And First Nine Months 2024 Results

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United Parks Resorts Inc. (NYSE: PRKS), a leading theme park and entertainment company, today reported its financial results for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal year 2024. Third Quarter 2024 Highlights Attendance was 7.0 million guests, a decrease of approximately 0.1 million guests or 1.4% from the third quarter of 2023. Total revenue was $545.9 million, a decrease of $2.3 million or 0.4% from the third quarter of 2023

PR Newswire
Aug 7th, 2024
United Parks Resorts Inc. Reports Second Quarter And First Six Months 2024 Results

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: PRKS), a leading theme park and entertainment company, today reported its financial results for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2024.Second Quarter 2024 HighlightsAttendance was 6.2 million guests, an increase of approximately 0.05 million guests or 0.8% from the second quarter of 2023.Total revenue was $497.6 million , an increase of $1.6 million or 0.3% from the second quarter of 2023., an increase of or 0.3% from the second quarter of 2023. Net income was $91.1 million , an increase of $4.1 million or 4.7% from the second quarter of 2023., an increase of or 4.7% from the second quarter of 2023. Adjusted EBITDA [1] was $218.2 million , a decrease of $6.1 million or 2.7% from the second quarter of 2023.was , a decrease of or 2.7% from the second quarter of 2023. Total revenue per capita[2] decreased 0.4% to $80.44 from the second quarter of 2023