Ride Operator

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:

As an Operator, 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 guest expectations and needs. In all you do, you will consistently practice safe work habits. You will :

Monitor and operate rides, ensuring all safety regulations are being met

Complete opening safety checklists and test rides prior to opening rides to guests

Assist in loading and unloading guests from ride

Ensure all guests meet the rider requirements

Maintain a safe, clean environment, including operator booths, ride areas, and surrounding guest areas

Communicate professionally and effectively with Ambassadors, Vendors and our Guests

What it takes to succeed:

A passion for customer service

Excellent multi-tasking and time management skills

Outstanding communication abilities

Active listener with the ability to anticipate guests’ needs

Ability to promote and ensure a safe and secure environment

Flexibility to perform varied duties

What else is important:

At least 16 years of age

Must be able to act responsibly with a high attention to safety

Must be able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs

Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift

Perform the following physical activities: kneeling, squatting, bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing)

Perform cleaning duties; including use of cleaning chemicals

Must be willing to comply with all SEA grooming guidelines and employment standards

Must be able to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat and cold temperatures

Must provide flexible, consistent availability (including nights, weekends and holidays) and adhere to our Holiday and Availability agreement.

Consistently practice safe work habits including the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and reporting unsafe situations

Ability to successfully complete all legal, company and department training requirements within established timelines

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, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.