Santa Claus

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation•San Antonio, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Six Flags Fiesta Texas is seeking a warm, engaging, professional, naturally bearded Santa Claus for holiday photo sessions and seasonal events during its Holiday in the Park season in San Antonio, Texas. Santa welcomes families, interacts with guests and elves, poses for photos, answers children's questions, and helps create joyful, memorable experiences. This seasonal role requires maintaining a cheerful character, engaging appropriately with children from diverse backgrounds, and working closely with photographers and other employees. The position ends December 23, 2027. Pay starts at $25 per hour and varies with skill and experience.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be available for training and/or rehearsals before Holiday in the Park begins.
Must be available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, and weekends.
Ability to interact and work with people of varying ages, needs, and backgrounds.
Ability to work in a fast-paced setting.
Must be open-minded, gentle, warm, and tolerant of children's unexpected behaviors.
Must be able to pose for pictures and be comfortable with frequent photographs.
Ability to wear a costume and remain in character for long periods.
Must be willing and able to work closely with employees and guests.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with a team.
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, crouch, bend, stoop, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

A natural, full, white beard is preferred.
Previous Santa experience may be discussed in the application materials.

Responsibilities

Deliver a magical experience for families and guests visiting Santa's Workshop.
Answer children's questions and entertain them during their visit.
Maintain character and remain jovial and happy throughout interactions.
Interact non-judgmentally with children, avoid promising them anything, and respond appropriately to shy children and children from diverse backgrounds.
Sit for and participate in family and individual portraits with park guests.
Work closely with photographers to ensure a variety of quality photos are captured.
Follow Six Flags policies and procedures and maintain professional standards.
Follow opening and closing procedures and checklists.
Perform other assigned duties or duties necessary to support the park.