Adventureland Park 2027 - Helping Hands (16+)

Palace Entertainment•Altoona, PA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Adventureland Park is hiring seasonal Helping Hands hosts aged 16 and older to support operations across Admissions, Food & Beverage, Retail, Rides, Aquatics, and Park Services. Hosts are cross-trained and help departments meet peak attendance and staffing needs. The role focuses on providing friendly guest service and helping the park run smoothly. Lifeguard duties and related qualifications apply when assigned to aquatics work.

Requirements

No education requirements; previous work experience is not required.
Pass admissions training.
Hosts aged 16 or older must pass both Ellis and iROC certification.
Be at least 15 years old to comply with Iowa Child Labor Laws; be at least 16 for Rides.
Work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
For applicable aquatics duties, successfully perform swim tests, water rescues, and assists.
Comply with all uniform policies.
Maintain a safety-oriented mindset and comply with applicable federal, state, and local aquatics safety regulations.
Be willing to learn and able to follow instructions.
Be guest-focused and work well with other hosts and supervisors.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
For lifeguard duties, swim 50 yards using front crawl/freestyle or breaststroke; the physical requirements also list a 200-yard swim using one of those strokes.
For lifeguard duties, retrieve a 10-pound brick from at least 6 feet of water and tread water for 2 minutes without using arms.
Stand or walk for extended periods; swim, wade, and stand, sometimes in moderate currents.
Frequently kneel, stoop, bend, squat, twist, or reach above shoulder level.
Use hands to grasp, finger, handle, or feel.
Carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and aid and physically move guests of varying heights and weights.
For lifeguard duties, have 20/25 corrected vision and wear corrective lenses while on duty if required; meet the listed visual abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Spanish or other bilingual language skills.

Responsibilities

Greet and assist guests in a friendly, professional manner across multiple areas of the park.
Sell and redeem tickets, assist with park entry, and resolve guest inquiries.
Prepare and serve food and beverages while following safety guidelines.
Operate retail point-of-sale systems and assist with merchandise stocking and display.
Safely operate rides and attractions according to park protocols.
Maintain cleanliness in park areas, including restrooms, dining areas, and walkways.
When applicable, monitor pools and water attractions as a certified lifeguard and respond to emergencies.
Follow safety, sanitation, and operating procedures in each assigned area.
Perform opening and closing duties and assist other departments as required.
Perform other duties assigned by leadership.