Part-time Santa Claus - Houston Astros Light Up the Park

Department: Special Events

Supervisor: Sr. Special Events Coordinator

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

Summary/Objective

The Houston Astros are looking for a Santa Claus to engage and entertain fans and guests at Daikin Park during the Light Up the Park 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 role involves working evening and weekend shifts for the duration of December 2026.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

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

• Greet and interact with children, families, and guests in a warm and friendly manner.
• Pose for photos and listen attentively to children’s holiday wishes.
• Costume will be provided, excluding boots and a belt; performer is responsible for returning it at the end of each day for cleaning and maintenance.
• Maintain and ensure proper use of props.
• Maintain a well-groomed and festive appearance, including beard care and costume presentation, to consistently embody the Santa Claus character.
• Coordinate with Special Events staff, event managers, photographers and other actors to ensure smooth operations.
• 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 or acting experience.
• Experience working with children or in customer-facing roles.
• Reliable and committed to schedule and role expectations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; multilingual communication a plus.
• Ability to stay in character and engage diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with global customs and traditions is a plus.
• Flexible schedule during the holiday season.
• Basic improvisation skills for interactive moments.
• Proven enthusiasm and creativity while performing the role. 

Work Environment

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