Ride Operator - Seasonal (Sesame Place, Chula Vista)

SEASONAL POSITION

Join us at Sesame Place and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Come and play an important part on our incredible team today!

Ride Operator

Life has its ups and downs, and its twists and turns. And you’ll deliver them all to our guests in a big way! And you’ll do it all in a way that ensures the highest standards of safety, security and guest satisfaction. Sound like fun? Join us!

What you get to do:

As a Ride Operator, you’ll provide exceptional guest service while delivering the thrills and excitement we’re known around the world for. You will ensure excellent guest service by responding to and exceeding their requirements, expectations and needs. In all you do, you will consistently practice safe work habits, including the use of personal protection equipment (PPE). You will also:

Monitor rides, following all safety regulations

Test equipment before opening ride

Ensure guests meet ride admission requirements

Assist in loading and unloading guests from ride

Maintain area cleanliness

Maintain guest safety

Answer guest questions and advise them on show times and park attractions

Maintain a professional appearance

Report unsafe situations

Communicate professionally and effectively with Ambassadors, vendors and our guests

Perform other duties as assigned

What it takes to succeed:

At least 18 years of age

Strong communication skills

Exceptional interpersonal abilities

A commitment to great customer service

Ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs.

What else is important:

Must be able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs.

Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift and climb/ascend heights, if needed

You will perform the following physical activities: kneeling, squatting, bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing)

Must be able to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat

Position may be exposed to fumes, dust, odors and cold/heat temperature extremes

Strong written/verbal communication skills; able to read, write and speak English.

Will perform cleaning duties; including use of cleaning chemicals

Must have 2 days of unrestricted availability in the non-peak season one of the days must be the weekend, must have 3 day of unrestricted availability during the peak season one of the days must be the weekend.

Will work flexible schedules/hours based on business needs, to include opening, mid-, and closing shifts; nights, weekends, and holidays

Must be flexible in work locations as placement will depend on business needs and career development opportunities

Availability Requirement:

Seasonal Ambassadors must have at least 5 days of unrestricted (12 continuous hrs. within operating hours for the area) availability to include both weekend days (Saturday and Sunday) and holidays.

The perks of the position:

As part of the SeaWorld family, you’ll enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment and great teammates, as well as:

FREE park admission

Discounted park admission tickets and passes for family and friends

Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.

Join the team!

If you’re looking for the opportunity to make the most of your abilities in a one-of-a-kind setting with an entertainment industry leader, we’re looking for you!

Compensation: 16.50 per hour

Starting Base Pay:

The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:

FREE park admission

Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends

Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.

Scholarship opportunities

Exclusive employee events and giveaways

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.

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