Live Entertainment Performer: Costume Character, Host & DJ

Sea World LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park admission

Discounts on park admission tickets

Discounts on food, merchandise

Scholarship opportunities

Exclusive employee events and gifts

Job summary

Sesame Place San Diego is seeking energetic Ambassadors for a seasonal position to perform as Costume Characters, Hosts, or DJs. You will engage guests through stage shows, parades, meet-and-greets, and interactive experiences, delivering memorable entertainment.

Represent the park with enthusiasm, participate in rehearsals, costume care, and safety procedures. This role requires a high-energy, personable individual with excellent guest service and adaptability to weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be available for 3 days of unrestricted availability, including at least one weekend day during non-peak seasons.
• Must be available for 4 days of unrestricted availability, including at least one weekend day during peak seasons.
• Must be available for opening, closing, evening, weekend, holiday, rehearsal, and special event shifts based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Represent Sesame Place San Diego with a positive attitude, high energy, and commitment to quality.
• Perform as a Costume Character, Host, Character Escort, DJ, Dancer, or Puppeteer per assignment.
• Appear in stage shows, dance parties, meet‑and‑greets, parades, seasonal events, and special entertainment offerings.
• Lead games, activities, dance parties, and audience participation experiences.
• Serve as an expert performer for multiple assigned characters within your height range.
• Facilitate communication between characters and guests as a Character Escort, ensuring safety and engagement.
• Execute pre‑show and post‑show backstage duties; assist with rehearsals, character training, costume care, laundry, and maintenance projects.
• Follow all entertainment, safety, and operational procedures; accept performance feedback and adapt accordingly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Guest service

Character performance

Dance/movement

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sesame Place San Diego is seeking energetic Ambassadors for a seasonal position to perform as Costume Characters, Hosts, or DJs. You will engage guests through stage shows, parades, meet-and-greets, and interactive experiences, delivering memorable entertainment.

Represent the park with enthusiasm, participate in rehearsals, costume care, and safety procedures. This role requires a high-energy, personable individual with excellent guest service and adaptability to weather conditions.