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Westport Estate is seeking a highly responsible individual to fill the role of Santa Claus. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the seamless, world-wide delivery of toys and presents to children on Christmas Eve, following their visit to the Winter Wonderland at Westport Estate.
You will be responsible for creating a magical and enjoyable experience for all visitors, working in collaboration with Mrs. Claus and the Elves to extend a warm, festive welcome throughout the Winter Wonderland season.
Essential Attributes:
* Ability to foster a festive, joyful atmosphere on the Estate during Winter Wonderland.
* Naturally jolly with a cheerful disposition.
* Love singing and listening to Christmas Carols.
* Create an environment of respect, pride, and camaraderie within the team.
* A warm compassionate demeanor is necessary.
* Theatrical or acting experience is a plus but not required.
* Strong communication, tact and kindness are essential.
* Good conversation skills, common sense, tact and kindness.
Key Skills and Responsibilities:
* Ensure every guest at every age enjoys an immersive and memorable Winter Wonderland Santa experience.
* Skilled in leading and motivating elf staff known for their playful and mischievous nature.
* Deep understanding of Christmas traditions across various cultures.
* Demonstrated ability to determine who has been naughty and who has been nice.
* Ability to impose discipline as required by placing coal in stockings.
* Management of a highly skilled fleet of magical reindeer.
* Ability to project a joyful, hearty, and robust "HO-HO-HO Merry Christmas" consistently.
Desirable Attributes:
* Capable of working in confined or unusual spaces such as chimneys, rooftops, hearths, and window ledges.
* Enthusiastic about consuming large quantities of milk and cookies.
* Beards and round bellies are advantageous but can be provided if necessary.
Education, Training and Experience:
* PHD in all the Business of Christmas to include, the management and administration of manufacturing, warehousing, distribution & delivery systems.
* Several hundred years of experience in a similar role or field is essential.
* Must know your way around a sleigh and have proficiency in sleigh navigation and reindeer steering.
* Thorough knowledge and upkeep of the Naughty & Nice list.
Winter Wonderland is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants with red noses, rosy cheeks, pointed ears, a love for striped socks and curly toed shoes are encouraged to apply.