Knott’s Merry Farm – Santa Claus Performer

Overview : $20.65 / hour

$20.65 / hour

Knott’s Merry Farm

Santa Claus Performer

Audition : August 26th

August 26th

Knott’s Berry Farm

8189 Western Ave. Buena Park, CA 90620)

Sign in 12 : 00pm & Audition at 12 : 30pm

Knott’s Berry Farm is seeking jolly and bright storytellers to portray the whimsical vacation character, Santa Claus. Bi-lingual performers are a plus.

Individuals must be able to vocally improvise, stay in character for extended periods of time, and create the magic of the North Pole for families celebrating the season.

An ideal candidate demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of vacation stories and traditions and has the ability to use them as a basis to engage with park guests.

Performance experience is preferred but not required. Individuals cast will be expected to commit to multiple days a week from November 22, 2024 December 24, 2024.

Training will begin in early November. This role is compensated at a rate of $20.65 / hr.

Individuals who would like to be considered must attend an in-person audition. Video submissions will not be accepted. Please park in the Western Employee parking lot (8189 Western Ave.

Buena Park, CA 90620) located between La Palma and Crescent on Western Ave. Please proceed to Western Employee Park Entrance where a Knott’s Berry Farm representative will escort applicants to the audition area.

Photos backstage of any kind are not permitted.

To secure your audition spot, please schedule an audition reservation at :

Questions? Email the Casting Team at :

Responsibilities :

Using your themed storytelling talent and performance abilities to enrich Knott’s Merry Farm’s vacation atmosphere for guests

Working as a member of a team to achieve overall atmosphere and goals set by Entertainment leadership and show directors

Consistently performing your role as scripted and / or conceived

Maintaining the highest quality of showmanship and guest interaction "on stage while performing in a professional and artistic manner

Providing guest service according to Cedar Fair standards when serving the guest or working with subordinates, including initiating guest interactions, answering questions, and giving accurate directions

Maintaining cleanliness and safety in assigned work area, performing all duties in compliance with Cedar Fair Safety guidelines / requirements, and reporting all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision

Meeting scheduling availability requirements that include nights, weekends, and holidays

Fulfilling attendance requirements as outlined in Cedar Fair's attendance policies

Adhering to Cedar Fair's Rules of Conduct and other park / division specific policies and procedures, including specific costuming and grooming standards as outlined in Employee Guidelines

Performing other duties as they are assigned

Qualifications :

Availability to work all assigned rehearsal and event dates that include weekday / weekends nights and holidays

Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law

Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, and DMV

Ability to provide record of previous employment, education, and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law