Santa Claus

Overview:

Santa Claus

Job Type : Seasonal

Pay Rate : Starting at $25 per hour (Varies with skill/experience)

Category : Entertainment

Location : Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas

We are seeking a warm, engaging, and professional Natural‑Bearded Santa to join our holiday photo sessions and seasonal events. This role brings the magic of Christmas to life — interacting with guests, posing for photos, interacting with the elves, welcoming families, and helping create joyful and memorable experiences during the Holiday in the Park season at Six Flags Fiesta Texas.

Applicants should submit a headshot/ photo along with a short cover letter or resume discussing any previous Santa experience or why you would be a good fit for the role of Santa.  Santa Video submissions are also allowed. Please send any Santa submissions to [email protected]

Responsibilities:

This is a seasonal position at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, in San Antonio, TX. It features an hourly rate starting at $25 with perks such as: Free entry to any Six Flags Park for all employees, additional complimentary tickets for friends and family, discount off food and merchandise for all employees, flexible scheduling, Dayforce Wallet for early earned wage access, and bi-weekly pay.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Are you ready to deliver a magical experience to children and their families? Six Flags is looking for a Santa Claus (Naturally bearded) to deliver a holy jolly experience during our Holiday in the Park season.

HOW YOU WILL DO IT:

• 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 while being jovial and happy throughout all interactions

• Santa will be non-judgmental, not promise children anything, and know how to deal with shy children 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

• 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

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Must be available for training and/or rehearsals prior to the beginning of Holiday in the Park

• Natural, full, white beard preferred

• Must be available to 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 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

OTHER NOTES:

All other duties assigned or necessary to support the park as a whole.

Please note that this is a seasonal position with an end date of December 23rd 2026.

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company is an equal opportunity employer. A work permit may be required for associates under the age of 18. Applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States and in accordance with state laws. Cedar Fair also conducts background checks on all applicants 18 years of age and older.