Santa Claus

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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 brenda.gonzalez@sixflags.com  

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.**