Boy - Polar Express Character

Are you enthusiastic about Christmas, people, and holiday spirit? Well the Grand Canyon Railway is now hiring for THE POLAR EXPRESS! The Train Ride at Grand Canyon Railway's Historic Williams Depot is a LIVE, interactive event based on the film by Warner Bros.

Hero Boy is the emotional core of The Polar Express— a thoughtful child torn between doubt and belief in Santa. Through the journey, he rediscovers the magic of Christmas. This role works strictly on platform and requires sincerity, subtlety, and the ability to create memorable, heartfelt moments while supporting passenger safety and experience throughout the production.

We are casting for a Part time Hero Boy/Girl Character role. The Hero Boy/Girl portrays the Hero Boy character from the book/movie and helps to create magical memories. Performs a skit(s) along side other characters for the nightly productions. This is a seasonal position beginning 10/15/2026 to 1/03/2027. If under the age of 16 years old the employee must be accompanied by an parent/guardian during working hours.

Position Type:
Seasonal

Seasonal Dates: 10/15/2026 to 1/03/2027

Schedule:

(Part time is a 2 to 4 day work week minimum)

• Must be available on
  • weekends (Saturday & Sunday)
  • Three addition days between Monday - Friday.

• Free Grand Canyon Railway Train Tickets!
• Free Employee Run Train Tickets!
• Property Discounts and More!
• MEC (Minimal Essential Coverage)
• Sick Time

• Limited Capacity: 7 People per ride.
  • Employee Shuttle from Flagstaff to Williams and back after shift!

• Fully understand and support Xanterra’s Mission Statement, Cultural Pillars, Community Commitment and Core Values.
• Memorizes narrations and authentically portrays the Hero Boy Character role for the duration of the nightly productions.
• Interact appropriately and patiently with children and adults of all ages, handling children and adults on a one-on-one basis or in large quantities, while maintaining audience control.
• Understand safety practices, including maintaining appropriate physical boundaries and responding to guest emergencies.
• Participate in basic vocals and movement as presented in the script.
• Work alongside the cast and staff members to ensure a positive work environment and an exceptional/seamless experience for guests.
• Interact appropriately and patiently with children and adults of all ages, handling children and adults on a one-on-one basis or in large quantities, while maintaining audience control during performance and in designated meet & greet times
• Handles stressful situations professionally in a public setting and resolves guest-related issues in a professional and timely manner, offering additional assistance to guests in need.
• Works as a team player, establishes and maintains an effective professional working relationship with co-workers, directors, and other departments, working together in a positive work environment.
• Maintains schedule flexibility, working scheduled shifts to include days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Shifts are 6+/- hours per day.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must have previous experience in public speaking.
• Must be able to demonstrate good and professional communication skills in a guest-facing role.
• Must be open to performing in a live audience and maintain a good stage presence.

• Previous experience in theatrical role-playing.
• Customer service experience in the hospitality industry