Santa

DNSP SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment LLC

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Sesame Place Philadelphia Until 9/5/2026 1+ years exp First posted July 7, 2026 Last posted July 7, 2026
Job description

SEASONAL POSITION

Join us at Sesame Place and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Come and play an important part on our incredible team today!

Seeking cheerful and dedicated talent to create a memorable, family friendly Santa Claus experience.


What you get to do:

  • Create a realistic Santa character experience for families
  • Consistently perform the same high energy experience repetitively throughout the night of the event
  • Responsible for clocking in and out at the beginning and end of assigned shifts
  • Taking and implementing direction from Production Team
  • Maintain a tidy and safe work area
  • Maintain a professional demeanor while working with a diverse group of customers, leadership and co-workers
  • Perform other duties as assigned based on business need


What it takes to succeed:

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Available for shifts between the times of 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM on event nights and during some rehearsals (Shifts will vary and some start later in the day)
  • Available for rehearsals, to include weekend days which occur on select nights prior to the event openings
  • Able to disclose accurate availability for all event/rehearsal dates during the audition process
  • Previous performance experience as a Santa Claus character required
  • Santa talent must have the ability to sit for extended periods of time
  • Costumes will be provided and will remain the property of the company
  • Based on needs and availability some positions will not work every night of the event
  • Develops skills/knowledge to maintain excellent quality show/appearance
  • Follows through on show notes to insure progress in specific areas and adhere to creative vision of the Production Team
  • Maintain personal appearance by meeting costume and make-up requirements

The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:

  • FREE park admission
  • Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
  • Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
  • Scholarship opportunities
  • Exclusive employee events and giveaways
     

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.

About this role

Summary

Perform as Santa Claus, creating a joyful, family-friendly experience during seasonal events.

Job title

Santa

Experience level

requires performance experience

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

entertainment

Location requirements

Philadelphia, on-site, flexible schedule for events and rehearsals

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

performance experiencesit for extended periodsprofessional demeanor

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

performancemascotfamily entertainment
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Philadelphia, PA, USA

On-site City