Idlewild and SoakZone: Park Operations Team Member

Splish Splash Water Park • Ligonier, PA

52d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team that thrives on fun, flexibility, and providing unforgettable experiences to guests? As a Park Operations Team Member, you'll be cross-trained and play a key role in various departments including Admissions, Food & Beverage, Retail, Rides, Aquatics, and Housekeeping. Your mission: jump in where needed to ensure Idlewild and SoakZone runs smoothly during peak attendance and staffing needs. We are currently looking for a: Idlewild and SoakZone: Park Operations Team Member

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age to comply with Pennsylvania Child Labor Laws for Rides and Lifeguards
• Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Demonstrated ability to successfully perform all swim tests, water rescues, assists
• Ability to comply with all uniform policies
• Must possess safety-oriented mindset and understand the importance of complying with all Federal, State, and local regulations regarding aquatics safety standards
• Must demonstrate a willingness to learn and ability to follow instructions
• Must be guest-focused and work well with other hosts and supervisors
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to swim 200 yards using front crawl/freestyle or breaststroke (Lifeguard)
• Ability to retrieve a 10-pound brick from at least 6 or more feet of water (Lifeguard)
• Ability to tread water for 2 minutes without the use of arms (Lifeguard)
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to swim, wade, and stand (sometimes in moderate currents)
• Ability to frequently kneel, stoop, bend, squat, twist or reach above shoulder-level
• Ability to use hands to grasp, finger, handle, or feel
• Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to aid and physically move guests of varying heights and weights
• Must possess 20/25 correct vision (corrective lens, if required, must be worn while on duty)
• Specific vision abilities are required for this job, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to see differences between colors and brightness
• Ability to see details of objects that are more than a few feet away

Nice To Haves

• Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.

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 following safety guidelines
• Operate retail POS systems, assist with merchandise stocking and display
• Safely operate rides and attractions according to park protocols
• Maintain cleanliness of park areas including restrooms, dining areas, and walkways
• Monitor pools and water attractions as a certified lifeguard respond to emergencies as needed (if applicable)
• Follow all safety, sanitation, and operating procedures in every assigned area
• Perform opening and closing duties and assist other departments as required
• All other duties assigned by leadership

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Ability to cross-train and learn unique skills across various departments
• Free admission to Idlewild and SoakZone, Kennywood, and Sandcastle on your days off, as well as free tickets for your family & friends!
• Exclusive employee events throughout the season

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees