Santa Claus Entertainer

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver a magical experience for families and guests who enter Santa's Workshop
• Answer children's questions and entertain them throughout their brief visit
• Maintain character whilst being jovial and happy throughout all interactions
• Santa will be non-judgmental, not promise children anything, and know how to deal with shy children, children with special needs, and those from diverse backgrounds
• Sit for and participate in family and individual portraits with park guests
• Work closely with the photographers to ensure a variety of quality photos are captured
• Make special appearances at functions both on-property and off-property as scheduled
• Maintain professional standards in accordance with all Six Flags policies and procedures
• Follow all opening and closing procedures and checklists
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Natural light colored beard preferred
• Must be available for training and/or rehearsals prior to the beginning of Holiday in the Park
• Must be available work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, and weekends
• Ability to interact with and work with people of varying ages, needs, and backgrounds
• Ability to work in a fast-paced mall type setting
• Open-minded, gentle, warm, and tolerable of children's unexpected behaviors
• Must be able to pose for pictures and be comfortable with frequent photographs
• Ability to be in costume and character for long periods of time
• Must be willing and able to work closely with other employees and guests
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with a team
• Must have the ability to sit, stand, walk, crouch, bend, stoop, kneel and lift up to fifty pounds
• Should be a motivated self-starter and able to take direction