Ride Operator | 18+ | Seasonal | Fall/Winter | SeaWorld San Diego

United Parks & Resorts; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park admission

Discounts on park admission tickets

Discounts on food and merchandise

Scholarship opportunities

Exclusive employee events and giveways

Job summary

SeaWorld seeks enthusiastic Ambassadors to deliver exceptional guest service, ensuring safety and thrill across rides and attractions. You will respond to guest needs, monitor safety, and uphold PPE standards while engaging visitors with a friendly, professional demeanor.

Role requires 18+ years, strong English, and willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Comprehensive benefits include park perks and ongoing training opportunities as part of a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Strong English language communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal abilities.
• A commitment to great customer service.
• Ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 40 lbs.
• You must be comfortable with heights.
• Must pass American Red Cross CPR/AED trainings.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Monitor rides following safety regulations.
• Ensure guests meet ride admission requirements.
• Assist in loading and unloading guests from rides.
• Interact with guests while applying park safety guidelines.
• Participate in Red Cross/audit processes.
• Attend in-service meetings and cross-train in other areas.
• Maintain the cleanliness of your area.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Report unsafe situations.

Skills

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service mindset

Physical ability to lift 40 lbs

Comfort with heights

Flexible schedule

Job description

SEASONAL POSITION At SeaWorld

At SeaWorld, we’re passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us 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. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!

What you get to do:

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
• Ensure guests meet ride admission requirements
• Assist in loading and unloading guests from ride
• Interact with guests while implementing park safety guidelines
• Participate in American Red Cross and organization audit processes
• Attend in-service meetings and cross-train to work in other park areas
• Maintain the cleanliness of your area
• Maintain a professional appearance
• Report unsafe situations

What it takes to succeed:

• At least 18 years of age
• Strong English language communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal abilities
• A commitment to great customer service
• Ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 40 lbs.
• You must be comfortable with heights
• You must successfully pass the company provided and paid American Red Cross certification trainings to include CPR and AED
• You must be able to work varied schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Compensation: $19.00 per hour

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, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.

United Parks & Resorts is a world-renowned leader in the themed-park and entertainment industry. Our success is built on a passion for caring for animals and a dedication to delivering positive, memorable experiences to people from around the world. We’re also committed to helping ambitious people achieve their professional best. We’re always seeking exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable individuals for a variety of roles throughout our organization.