Ferris Wheel Associate- Part Time

Scheels Sports; The Colony (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) with Roth options

associate discounts

full health coverage—including medical

HSA and dental and vision insurance

accident and hospital indemnity

Employee Assistance Program

paid time off, holiday pay, maternity/

Job summary

Scheels is seeking an on-site Attraction Attendant in the United States. The role requires ensuring guest safety, operating rides per guidelines, and guiding guests through entry and exit procedures.

Candidates should be at least 18 years old and capable of maintaining focus during operation. The job emphasizes a strong safety mindset, excellent customer service, and the ability to handle payments and keep the area tidy.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent; related experience/training acceptable.
• Ability to stand, walk, and operate attractions safely.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Operates the attraction according to safety guidelines and company procedures.
• Maintain focus on the attraction during operation to ensure safety.
• Informs customers to fasten the belt and bar and ensure they are secure before starting the ride.
• Direct customers on how to enter and exit the attraction safely.
• Monitors the condition of the equipment and reports safety or mechanical issues immediately.
• Keeps the area clean and free from debris and spilled liquids.
• Collects and processes payments from customers.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Scheels Company Goals:

We strive to be the best retailer in the USA in the eyes and minds of our customers, associates, and business partners.

What We Commit To – Our Employee Ownership Values

• Delivering a Personalized WOW Customer Experience
  • Every customer interaction is an opportunity to exceed expectations
  • We focus on making every visit memorable, personalized, and impactful
• Having a Team-First, Winning Mentality
  • We succeed together by supporting one another and celebrating team wins
  • Collaboration and unity drive our performance and customer experience
• Learning and Adapting to Constant Change
  • We embrace growth, innovation, and feedback
  • Change is not a barrier–it’s a catalyst for improvement and excellence
• Taking Pride in Our Work and Thinking Like Owners
  • Every task matters, and we take full responsibility for the results
  • Ownership means accountability, care, and drive to go above and beyond
• Expecting Honesty and Integrity in All That We Do
  • Trust is the foundation of our relationships–with customers and with each other
  • We act with transparency, fairness, and respect at all times

Responsibilities:

• Operates the attraction according to safety guidelines and company procedures
• Knowledgeable of all control, loading, balancing, safety, and emergency operating procedures
• Must maintain full attention on the attraction operation at all times when it is moving
• Informs the customer to fasten the belt and bar and ensure they are secure before starting the ride
• Confirm customers meet height requirements
• Direct customers on how to enter and exit the attraction safely
• Monitors the condition of the equipment and the operation of all moving parts at all times and reports any safety or mechanical issues immediately
• Ensures the area is kept clean and free from debris and spilled liquids
• Collect and process payments from customers
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Education & Experience:

The ideal candidate will have a high school education, or up to three months of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Physical Requirements/Lifting Requirements:

Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation

Medium work –

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

This role requires frequent ascending and descending of stairs while performing daily job responsibilities. Employees must be able to regularly use stairs multiple times per shift

Scheels cares about the health and safety of our Associates. Associates are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties in a fashion that minimizes the risk of injury.

Benefits:

• an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) with Roth options
• associate discounts
• full health coverage—including medical, HSA, dental, and vision.
• accident and hospital indemnity insurance
• an Employee Assistance Program
• time to recharge through paid time off, holiday pay, maternity leave, and bereavement leave. (Note: Additional leave benefits may apply based on your state of employment.)

Learn more about what it means to be an owner at SCHEELS on our Careers Page (https://www.scheels.com/careers).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Scheels is an equal employment opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Scheels will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals when appropriate.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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