Line Worker

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that’s just what it’s like to work here! As a key member of our team, you’ll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you’re dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you! Seeking cheerful, dedicated performance actors who love the Christmas season to create a memorable, family friendly Santa’s North Pole experience.

Auditions

Sunday, June 28th. Check in at 1:30pm at Human Resources, 3605E Bougainvillea Ave, Tampa, FL33612.

Responsibilities

• Create a realistic North Pole Elf experience for families at Busch Gardens Christmas Town.
• Consistently perform the same high energy experience throughout the night of the event to create a magical Christmas meet and greet with Santa Claus for guests.
• Engage in extensive guest interactions to create a realistic North Pole experience.
• Take and implement direction from Production Team.
• Maintain a professional, in character demeanor while working with a diverse group of customers, leadership and co‑workers.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business need.
• This is a seasonal position that ends on December 24th, 2026.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Maintaining a tidy and safe work area.
• Responsible for clocking in and out at the beginning and end of assigned shifts.
• Available for shifts between 1:00PM and 12:00AM on event nights and during some rehearsals (shifts may vary and some start later in the day).
• Available for rehearsals, including weekend days on select nights prior to event openings.
• Able to disclose accurate availability for all event/rehearsal dates during the audition process.
• Previous performance experience as a North Pole elf character preferred.
• Ability to stand and move quickly for extended periods of time in varying weather conditions, including outside elements.
• Costumes will be provided by Busch Gardens and will remain the property of Busch Gardens.
• 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 ensure progress in specific areas and adhere to creative vision of the Production Team.
• Maintain personal appearance by meeting and adhering to costume and make‑up requirements.

What to Bring to the Audition

• Resume and headshot (to be retained by the audition team).
• Form‑fitting dance attire that allows full range of movement and appropriate shoes (tennis or jazz, not jeans).

Equal Opportunity Employer

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