Job Description

$18.00 / Hour - Use our Daily Pay benefit and get access to your pay as you need it.

Adjacent to the Las Vegas Convention Center and just one block from the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, the legendary Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino provides a fun, challenging and rewarding work atmosphere. Help create remarkable guest experiences at our world-class resort, which features a lively casino that is home to the world’s largest Race & Sports Book; incredible restaurants, nightlife, and live entertainment; and the convenience of a Las Vegas Monorail station onsite for easy access to the Las Vegas Strip. As part of Westgate Resorts, recognized by U.S. News as one of the Best Companies to Work For, you’ll be joining a team committed to excellence and creating unforgettable vacation experiences and supporting your career growth where you are or at 60+ resorts across the company.

As a Resort Mascot or Character Performer at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, you'll play a key role in creating a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere for our Owners, Guests and Team Members. By embodying our property mascot (costume character), you'll engage with families, bring joy to children, and add an extra layer of fun to resort events and daily interactions. You'll help deliver our Service Philosophy to life by providing a quality vacation experience that exceeds expectations, all while maintaining the mascot's character integrity and ensuring safety and positivity in every interaction

Duties

• Wear a mascot costume including head, torso, arms, legs, hands, and feet. Maintain character integrity by staying in character at all times, including non-verbal communication only. (Costume fits individuals between 5'0" and 5'10" tall and costume weighs up to 15 pounds.).
• Greet Guests and Owners warmly in the lobby during daily check-ins and interact with families and children throughout the resort. Be available for photos and ensure a positive guest experience.
• Attend and maintain an active presence at Westgate events, including Welcome Parties, Owner events, and any on-property gatherings.
• Distribute balloons, stickers, food, and drinks to families.
• Visit key resort locations such as the Lobby, Owners’ Club House, Picnic Area, Welcome Booth, swimming pools, and other areas as needed.
• Act as a “mascot handler” when needed to ensure safety and serve as a liaison between guests and the mascot.
• Assist with lobby and sales floor greetings when the mascot is not in use.
• Adhere to department training standards to ensure a seamless and consistent guest experience.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support resort operations and guest engagement.

To excel in this role, you must embody our core values of integrity, passion, and a strong work ethic. These values are essential to our success, and we are looking for someone who shares out commitment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree GED.
• The Team Member must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• Follow instructions without close supervision.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Required to pass a background screen, drug test, and prove eligibility to work in the United States.

Additional Information

Why Westgate?

• Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with generous company match
• Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
• Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Military Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.)
• Advancement & development opportunities
• Community Involvement Programs

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employerAll 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.

This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include every responsibility, duty, or qualification required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.