Supervisor, Park Quality (Part-Time, Sesame Place Chula Vista)

Entertainment Places; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park admission

Discounts on park tickets

Park discounts on food and merchandise

Scholarship opportunities

Exclusive employee events

Job summary

Sesame Place in California seeks enthusiastic Ambassadors for a seasonal role to supervise grounds maintenance and support the park’s presentation and safety standards. You will lead a team, ensure efficient operations, and coordinate with other departments to meet requests with minimal disruption.

The position requires flexible availability including weekends and holidays, with a 5+ years supervisory background and knowledge of pressure washing and small engines.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience; grounds maintenance experience preferred.
• Knowledge of pressure washing and small engine use preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop an assistant business unit supervisor and the grounds maintenance team.
• Maximize park presentation through efficient work while enforcing safety and accountability.
• Perform general grounds tasks: cleaning, pressure washing, hosing down, sweeping.
• Coordinate department scheduling, time-keeping, PPE, and cleaning chemicals training.
• Enforce all safety, park and department policies and ensure team compliance and development.
• Assist with other duties as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Flexible schedule

Grounds maintenance

Pressure washing knowledge

Small engine use

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pressure washing equipment

Small engines

Job description

SEASONAL POSITION

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:

Supervise and develop an assistant business unit supervisor and the grounds maintenance team. Primary focus is to maximize park presentation through efficiency and effectiveness of work while fostering a culture of safety and accountability. Execute common tasks for grounds maintenance including: general cleaning, pressure washing, hosing down, sweeping, blow-pack blowing, and miscellaneous grounds maintenance. Ensure proper training and compliance with department scheduling, time‑keeping, small engine use, PPE, and cleaning chemicals. Enforce all safety, park, and department policies at all times. Responsible for team member compliance and development Coordinate park cleaning schedule with other departments to satisfy work requests and minimize disruption of operation. Assist with other duties as needed.

What it takes to succeed:

• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Must have minimum of 5 years supervisory experience, grounds maintenance experience preferred
• Knowledge of pressure washing application and small engine use preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• High School Diploma/GED
• Valid drivers license

Availability:

This is a seasonal role During the peak season, must have 5 days of unrestricted availability, to include the weekends You must be able to work varied schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays The Sesame Place season runs from March 2026 through Labor Day 2026, with onboarding and all required training to be completed prior to the start of the season. Hours my fluctuate based on business need; may be scheduled up to 40 hours weekly.

Compensation:

• 19.50 per hour.

Starting Base Pay: 19.50

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.