SFDK Winterfest Attendant $16.90/HR

Six Flags Corp; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Discovery Kingdom is seeking seasonal attendants for the 2026 Winterfest season. Attendants will entertain guests, manage crowd flow, and maintain activation areas while portraying elf characters on the floor.

Ideal candidates are 16 years or older, comfortable speaking to large crowds, and able to adapt to a fast-paced entertainment environment. Seasonal associates are released after the 2026 season as required by park needs.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Ability to perform in front of large crowds.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced entertainment environment.

Responsibilities

• Entertain park guests in a professional manner and ensure a positive experience.
• Control crowds and interact with guests in a supportive role.
• Maintain and clean activation areas, show venues, and backstage areas.
• Portray the character of an elf when on the show floor and assist guests as needed.

Skills

Public speaking

Crowd control

Interpersonal communication

Improv skills

Job description

Overview

Discovery Kingdom is looking for attendants for our annual Winterfest event!

This is aseasonalposition lasting for the 2026 operating season only.Seasonalassociates are let go for a period of no less than 13 weeks at the end of the 2026 operating season.

How You'll Make A Difference

• Entertain park Guests in a professional manner. Ensure a positive experience for every Guest.
• Controlling crowds and interacting with Guests in a supportive and understanding role.
• Maintain and clean Activation Areas, Show Venues, and Backstage areas
• Portray the character of an elf when on the show floor.
• Ensure that safety of Guests and performers are maintained.
• Maintaining show illusion and belief of character at all times for our Guests.
• Other duties as requested.

Activities Include:

• Crowd control at activation areas including: cookie making, craft making, and picture taking.
• Cleaning and maintenance of activation areas.
• Greeting and directing Guests in character.
• Interacting with Guests at activation areas through games and crowd work.
• Assisting Guests by providing expert park knowledge.

We're Looking For:

The ideal candidate must possess:

• The ability to confidently perform and speak in front of a large crowd.
• The skills to improvise interactions with Guests and licensed characters is applicable.
• The ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal communication.
• The ability to perform in a fast paced entertainment environment.

Qualifications: Must be at least 16 years of age

Physical Requirements:

• Constantly standing, talking, climbing, walking, reaching, using finger movement, grasping,feeling, speaking clearly, hearing conversation, using hearing acuity, seeing near far, stooping,bending, kneeling.
• Working in extreme heat, sun, cold, wetness, humidity and temperature change.
• Must be able to carry 5 to 10 lbs.
• All lifts over 51 lbs. require help from a coworker or mechanical device.
• Overtime of adults may be required from time to time to accommodate the business need.