Games Operator

gotousa; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing options

Rides access

Discounts on food

Employee discounts

Work with international students

English language skills boost

Social events

Job summary

Morey’s Piers on the Wildwood Boardwalk in New Jersey is seeking a friendly Games Operator for the summer season. You’ll run classic boardwalk games, engage guests with energetic salesmanship, explain rules, collect payments and award prizes. The role features a 35-hour workweek, a $15.25 hourly rate and housing options may be available.

Join a busy, international team and help deliver memorable experiences for families and thrill-seekers along the iconic Jersey shore.

Qualifications

• Conversational to good English to interact with guests.
• Outgoing, confident personality with a friendly smile.
• Ability to stand long periods and work outdoors in sun and breeze.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and holidays during peak season.
• Reliable, punctual and team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate classic boardwalk games (ring toss, basketball, balloon pop, etc.).
• Engage guests with high-energy salesmanship and clear game instructions.
• Explain rules, collect payments and hand out prizes.
• Maintain a clean, stocked, safe, picture-perfect booth.
• Handle cash and card transactions accurately.
• Deliver outstanding customer service to diverse guests.

Skills

English proficiency

Customer service

Outgoing personality

Able to work outdoors

Flexible evenings/weekends

Team player

Education

J-1 program eligible (18–25)

Job description

Your Summer Stage: The Wildwood Boardwalk

Imagine clocking in to the sound of roller coasters roaring overhead, the smell of funnel cake in the air and the Atlantic Ocean just steps away. As a Games Operator at Morey's Piers, you won't just have a summer job in the USA — you'll have a front-row seat to one of the most iconic amusement destinations in America. Morey's Piers is a legendary family-owned entertainment complex stretching across three amusement piers and two beachfront waterparks on the Wildwood Boardwalk in New Jersey, welcoming millions of visitors every season.

What You'll Be Doing

This is the role for students who love people, energy and a little bit of showmanship. Your daily mission is simple: make guests smile and keep the games buzzing.

• Operate classic boardwalk games such as ring toss, basketball, water races, balloon pop and more


• Attract and engage guests with friendly, high-energy salesmanship — your voice is your best tool!


• Explain game rules clearly, collect payments and hand out prizes to winners


• Keep your game booth clean, stocked, safe and looking picture-perfect


• Handle cash and card transactions accurately


• Deliver outstanding customer service to families, couples and thrill-seekers from all over the world

Position Details

• Employer: Morey's Piers


• Position: Games Operator


• Location: Boardwalk, Wildwood, New Jersey


• Business Type: Rides & Attractions


• Pay Rate: $15.25 per hour


• Average Hours: 35 hours per week (extra hours often available in peak season)


• Season: Summer to Fall


• Tips: Not applicable

Why Wildwood, New Jersey?

Wildwood is a classic American beach town built for summer. Five miles of free, wide sandy beaches. A two-mile boardwalk packed with rides, arcades, pizza slices and neon lights. Live music, beach volleyball and sunsets over the bay. You're also perfectly positioned for weekend adventures — Philadelphia is about 2 hours away, New York City around 3 hours, and Atlantic City just up the coast. It's the kind of place where Work & Travel memories are made.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive $15.25/hour wage with reliable weekly paychecks


• Employer-arranged housing options available (subject to availability and cost)


• Free or discounted access to rides, waterparks and attractions on your days off


• Employee discounts on food and merchandise


• Work alongside hundreds of international students from around the globe


• Massive boost to your spoken English and customer service skills


• Staff events, beach days and an unforgettable social scene

What We're Looking For

• University students aged 18–25 eligible for the J-1 Work & Travel USA program


• Conversational to good English — you'll be talking to guests all day


• Outgoing, confident personality and a genuine smile


• Ability to stand for long periods and work outdoors in sun, heat and evening breeze


• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays — that's when the boardwalk comes alive


• Reliable, punctual and team-oriented attitude


• Availability through the summer into the fall season