Waterpark Openings Leader: Build Teams & Wow Guests

Landry's, Inc.; Kemah (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training program

Career development and growth

Generous employee discounts on dining,

Health benefit plans

Dental, vision, life, disability, FSA,

401(k)

Paid time off

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

Landry's is seeking a dynamic Waterpark Operations Manager to help open Boardwalk Bay at Kemah Boardwalk in early 2027. Lead park-wide operations, recruit and develop teams, and uphold safety and guest-service standards across Aquatics, Guest Services, Admissions, and F&B.

You will manage staffing plans, ownership of safety programs, and daily performance metrics to ensure a memorable, safe guest experience from opening day onward.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive operations leadership experience in waterparks, amusement parks, or high-volume guest environments.
• 2–3 years of direct management experience across multiple departments and teams.
• Experience coordinating seasonal staffing, lifeguard supervision, and emergency response.
• Strong knowledge of aquatic safety, attraction operations, and guest-service standards.
• Demonstrated financial acumen including labor management and expense control.

Responsibilities

• Lead park-wide operations, including staffing, training, inspections, and readiness ahead of opening.
• Oversee daily operations across Aquatics, Guest Services, Admissions, Food & Beverage, Safety, and support teams.
• Set opening/closing procedures, ensure staffing, cleanliness, and guest amenities are ready.
• Monitor attendance, weather, guest flow, and attraction availability to optimize resources.
• Serve as operations leader in the Waterpark Director’s absence; provide direction and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Guest service

Safety training

Staff development

Financial acumen

Problem-solving

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in Hospitality, Business, Recreation, Parks Management

Tools

Scheduling software

Emergency response systems

Job description

Landry's is seeking a dynamic Waterpark Operations Manager to help open Boardwalk Bay at Kemah Boardwalk in early 2027. Lead park-wide operations, recruit and develop teams, and uphold safety and guest-service standards across Aquatics, Guest Services, Admissions, and F&B.

You will manage staffing plans, ownership of safety programs, and daily performance metrics to ensure a memorable, safe guest experience from opening day onward.