Ride Operator Ambassador

Entertainment Places; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park admission

Discounts on park tickets for family/f

Park discounts on food and merchandise

Scholarship opportunities

Exclusive employee events

Job summary

Busch Gardens is seeking ambassadors to deliver exceptional guest service and create memorable experiences. You will monitor rides, assist guests, and help uphold safety standards across the park.

The role requires CPR/AED training, the ability to work outdoors in varying weather, and availability for nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to walk and stand extensively.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional guest service while delivering the thrills and excitement families expect.
• Respond to and exceed guest requirements, expectations and needs.
• Monitor rides and follow safety regulations; ensure guests meet ride admission requirements.
• Assist in loading and unloading guests from rides.
• Interact with guests while upholding park safety guidelines.
• Participate in Red Cross certification trainings (CPR and AED).
• Attend in-service meetings and cross-train in other park areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and a professional appearance; report unsafe situations.

Skills

Guest service

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you! Compensation: $15 per hour

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 old
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors, in a variety of weather conditions
• 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.
• Ability to walk and stand extensively
• 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

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.