Department: Special Events

Supervisor: Special Events Operations Manager

Classification: Part-Time/Non-Exempt (Seasonal)

 

Summary/Objective

The Sugar Land Space Cowboys are looking for a Santa Claus to engage and entertain fans and guests at Constellation Field during the Holiday Lights event. An ideal candidate should be energetic, outgoing and have a background in the performing arts industry. Additionally, Santa Claus should be compassionate about childhood dreams and wishes, demonstrate Christmas knowledge, and project a robust and heartfelt “HO-HO-HO” Christmas greeting. This position will require working nights and weekends, since the event starts in mid-November 2025 and will end in early January 2026.

 

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responsible for Santa Claus costume operations including creativity, professional grooming, care, cleaning & maintenance.
• Maintain and ensure proper use of props.
• Coordinate with Special Events staff, event managers, photographers and other actors.
• Pose for photos with all fans and guests.
• Create a fun and energetic experience by personally interacting with fans and guests.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

Education and/or Experience & Skills

• 1+ years of performance experience.
• Experience in customer service.
• Have a strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills to interact with fans & guests.
• Must be reliable and committed to meeting the work schedule and Santa Clause
• Proven enthusiasm and creativity while performing the role.

 

Work Environment

Majority of time will be spent outdoors. Job may require employee to function in a in a high activity and heavily crowded outdoor professional sports venue/environment. Employee may also be exposed to weather of varying degrees for extended periods of time while performing the duties of this job.

 

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and focused vision.

 

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time, seasonal position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Sunday from 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours, evenings, weekends and holidays.

 

Travel

Travel is not expected in this role.

 

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

 

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

 

ExperiencePreferred

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