Ride Operator Ambassador (Tampa)

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Join a leading entertainment provider as a Ride Operator Ambassador at Busch Gardens Tampa. This entry-level part-time role involves delivering exceptional guest service and ensuring safety on amusement rides. You'll enjoy a fun work environment with perks like free park admission and discounts.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Comfortable with heights.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor rides, following all safety regulations.
• Ensure guests meet ride admission requirements.
• Assist in loading and unloading guests from rides.

Skills

Customer Service

Strong English language communication skills

Interpersonal abilities

Job description

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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!

Hourly Evening Shift Differential Incentive

$15.50 per hour with Differential Incentive ($13.00 per hour base plus $2.50 more when you work after 5:00 PM, provided you work at least 4 hours between 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM).

Incentive Pay effective July 3, 2025-August 13, 2025

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
• 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
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Entertainment Providers

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