Ride Operator (18 years old +) | Sesame Place

Entertainment Places; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park admission

Discounts on park tickets for family &

Park discounts on food & merchandise

Scholarship opportunities

Exclusive employee events and gifts

Job summary

Sesame Place in California is seeking enthusiastic Ambassadors to deliver exceptional guest service, monitor rides, and ensure safety, helping create memorable experiences for guests from around the world. Ideal candidates are 18+, possess strong English communication, exceptional interpersonal abilities, and a commitment to customer service.

You must lift up to 40 lbs, be comfortable with heights, and complete Red Cross CPR/AED trainings.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Comfortable with heights.
• Must pass American Red Cross CPR/AED trainings.
• Able to work varied schedules including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional guest service while delivering the thrills and excitement we’re known for.
• Respond to and exceed guest requirements, expectations and needs.
• Follow safety regulations and PPE usage.
• Monitor rides and ensure guests meet ride admission requirements.
• Assist in loading and unloading guests from rides.
• Interact with guests while following 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 and a professional appearance.
• Report unsafe situations.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Job description

Join us at Sesame Place 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. Come and play an important part on our incredible team today!

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:

$16.90 USD Hourly Starting Base Pay:

The perks of the position:

• 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, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, 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.