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WESTGATE MYRTLE BEACH IS EXPANDING OUR CHARACTER PROGRAM! APPLY TODAY

Pay Rate: $18/hour 
Bonus Perk: Use our DailyPay benefit to access your earnings whenever you need them!

Located right along the Grand Strand and just steps away from Family Kingdom Amusement Park, Westgate Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort offers team members a vibrant, beachside work environment with breathtaking ocean views and year-round sunshine. As part of our team, you’ll welcome guests from across the globe who come to relax in our spacious villas and enjoy a variety of on-site amenities. There’s no better place to bring smiles to guests than by the sea!

As a Resort Mascot/Character Performer at Westgate Myrtle Beach, you’ll become the face (and heart) of our family-friendly entertainment. You’ll help bring excitement and joy to guests through fun, energetic appearances across the property—creating unforgettable memories, especially for our youngest guests. Whether welcoming families in the lobby or popping up at poolside events, you’ll embody our resort mascot with positivity and enthusiasm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Wear and perform in a full mascot costume, including head, arms, legs, and feet. (Fits heights from 5'0" to 5'10"; costume weighs up to 15 lbs.)

• Stay in character with animated, non-verbal communication to entertain and delight guests.

• Greet families warmly at check-in, roam the lobby, and surprise guests throughout the resort.

• Appear at poolside parties, family events, holiday gatherings, and other guest-focused activities.

• Take photos with guests, distribute balloons or treats, and assist with giveaways.

• Visit popular resort areas including the pool deck, beach access, lobby, and event venues.

• Act as a character handler when needed to help manage crowds and maintain guest safety.

• Support lobby greets and guest check-in traffic during mascot downtime.

• Adhere to Westgate’s service and performance standards, ensuring a consistent and fun guest experience.

• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned by the entertainment or front desk team.

• Experience: Previous roles in guest services, hospitality, or performance preferred. Mascot or entertainment experience is a plus.

• Education: High school diploma or GED.

• Skills & Traits:

  • Friendly, outgoing, and energetic personality

  • Great with children and families

  • Able to stay in character using expressive, non-verbal cues

  • Physically comfortable wearing a mascot costume and performing in varying weather conditions

  • Punctual and dependable with strong time management

  • Able to lift up to 15 lbs and tolerate outdoor temperatures and humidity

Why Westgate?

• Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
• Wellness Programs
• Fun, family culture
• Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.)
• Advancement & development opportunities
• Community Involvement Programs

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email WGAccommodations@wgresorts.com with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.