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gotousa; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Motor World Virginia Beach is seeking an Attraction Attendant to welcome guests, explain safety rules, operate ride controls and keep lines moving. You’ll work with an international team, ensuring guest safety and a fun, smooth experience at a popular Virginia Beach park.

Pay is $12.77 per hour with 40 hours weekly and overtime during peak season; season runs from summer through fall, located at Motor World, Virginia Beach.

Qualifications

• University students aged 18–25 on a J-1 visa.
• Conversational English required.
• Friendly, outgoing personality with safety awareness.
• Comfort working outdoors and standing long periods.
• Willing to work weekends, evenings and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests with energy and a smile at the assigned ride or attraction.
• Explain safety rules and ensure riders are secured.
• Operate ride controls, load/unload guests, keep lines moving.
• Check height and safety requirements and perform basic ride checks.
• Maintain a clean, photo-ready attraction area.
• Answer guest questions about the park, tickets and directions.
• Collaborate with an international student team.

Skills

Conversational English

Team-player

Safety-conscious

Customer service orientation

Education

J-1 visa eligibility for university students

Job description

Work Where Everyone Comes to Play

Imagine clocking in to the sound of racing go-karts, laughing families and the salty breeze rolling in from the Atlantic. As an Attraction Attendant at Motor World Virginia Beach, you'll be at the heart of one of Virginia's most loved amusement destinations – a sprawling park packed with go-kart tracks, thrill rides, water attractions and arcade games. This is the kind of Work & Travel USA job you'll be telling stories about for years.

What You'll Be Doing

• Welcoming guests to your assigned ride or attraction with energy and a big smile
• Explaining safety rules clearly and making sure every rider is properly secured
• Operating ride controls, loading and unloading guests, and keeping lines moving smoothly
• Checking height and safety requirements and performing basic ride checks
• Keeping your attraction area clean, tidy and photo-ready
• Answering guest questions about the park, tickets and directions
• Working as part of an international team of students from around the world

Why Virginia Beach?

Virginia Beach is a classic American summer city: a 5-kilometre boardwalk, three miles of golden sand, live music on the oceanfront and sunsets over the Chesapeake Bay. Your days off can mean surfing lessons, beach volleyball, bike rides along the shore, seafood shacks and free concerts at the 31st Street Park. Thousands of international students spend their summer here, so making friends is effortless. Want to explore further? Washington D.C., Richmond, Norfolk and the Outer Banks are all within easy reach for weekend trips.

The Details

• Position: Attraction Attendant
• Pay: $12.77 per hour (no tips)
• Hours: 40 hours per week, with overtime opportunities during peak season
• Season: Summer through Fall
• Location: Motor World, Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Business type: Rides & Attractions

What We're Looking For

• University students aged 18–25 on a J-1 Work & Travel USA visa
• Conversational English – you'll be talking with guests all day
• A friendly, outgoing personality and a strong sense of responsibility (safety comes first!)
• Comfort working outdoors, standing for long periods in warm summer weather
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and holidays – that's when the park comes alive
• A team-player attitude and a genuine desire to make people's day better

Benefits of the Job

Beyond the paycheck, you'll gain real customer-service experience with an American employer, improve your English every single shift, build a network of friends from a dozen countries, and enjoy the perks of working in an amusement park. Many students return home with stronger communication skills, a boosted CV and a summer they'd relive in a heartbeat.