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Entertainment Leadership at Carowinds
Carowinds
Kannapolis, NC
Administration
Posted 1 days ago
Job Description
Overview: Our team of Entertainment Team Leads work with performers, associates, and guests to ensure safety for all as well as creating memorable entertainment and event experiences parkwide. This role supervises associates in the park daily, assists with training, scheduling, evaluating, disciplining, and supporting teams on location. As an Entertainment leader , you will work to ensure departmental goals and objectives are communicated and implemented by personnel under your supervision. Positions vary on parkwide Entertainment operations and programming ranging from working with the Character Program, Special Event/Festival programming, Technical/Production team, Costumes/Cosmetology team, or even in a Stage Management capacity with the Shows team. As a leader , your ability to lead a team, communication skills, positive attitude, and attention to detail assist us in delivering an excellent guest entertainment experience daily.
Apply now if you're looking for a rewarding job that's also FUN! Our jobs can lead to a successful future by developing resume-building skills as well as gaining knowledge through training and work experience.
Responsibilities: Entertainment Team Lead daily assigned duties may vary depending on location/program assignment & may include tasks such as:
Apply now if you're looking for a rewarding job that's also FUN! Our jobs can lead to a successful future by developing resume-building skills as well as gaining knowledge through training and work experience.
Responsibilities: Entertainment Team Lead daily assigned duties may vary depending on location/program assignment & may include tasks such as:
- Supervising daily operations within the Entertainment department
- Opening/closing locations ensuring cleanliness in guest facing areas as well as backstage areas
- Promotes teamwork and creates a positive & safe work environment for all
- Monitor & report associate timekeeping ensuring all park policies are followed daily
- Maintain associate schedules in UKG
- Ensure all program elements are safe, properly operating , & clean
- Provide excellent customer service for our guests
- Supporting our teams daily to produce superior guest entertainment experiences
- Resolves guest and associate concerns following proper protocols and procedures
- Communicate with various teams within the Entertainment department efficiently & respectfully
- Establishes & maintains good working relationships with other park departments and partners
- Coordinate and carry out logistics for special events & activations in park as assigned
- Accurately completes necessary daily paperwork including reports, files, and venue checklists
- Follows and enforces all park & department policies and procedures
- Monitors and reports supply inventory levels to upper management to ensure adequate supplies to complete job tasks
- Other duties as assigned
- You!
- Positive attitude and readiness to bring the FUN by making our entertainment programming come to life.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Maneuverability and mobility to move from location to location within the park daily.
- People who love helping others and will support the needs of our guests and associates.
- Good judgement and a commitment to safety.
- Ability to work and interact with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Individuals with a passion and excitement about Carowinds.
- Availability to include some weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Typical mid-level pay: $77k for Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling nationally
National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$77k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$45k
Market range (10th-90th percentile)
$135k
Senior roles pay 74% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.
Slight candidate advantage
Strong hiring activity gives you options. Use competing offers strategically.
Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
Moderate
Who this leverage applies to
Stronger for:
Senior candidates with options
Where to negotiate
Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO
Likely Possible Unlikely
Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.
Does this path compound?
Job Growth →
⚡
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀
Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️
Plateau
Limited growth
⭐
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Growth + pay upside
Both the field and your earnings can grow significantly.
+8%
10yr growth
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
Typical: Bachelor's degree
Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.
Labor data: BLS 2024