HOST INFORMATION

WORK & TRAVEL USA

Kings Island a Cedar Fair Park

-

Lifeguard

Company Description:

Work in one of the world’s top drawing amusement parks this summer! Kings Island is home to more than 100 world-class rides, shows and attractions,

including the world's longest wooden (The Beast) and steel inverted (Banshee) roller coasters and a 35-acre waterpark. Practice your English with our guests –

we have over 3 million each year. We employ more than 4,000 seasonal associates, giving you the opportunity to establish life-long friendships during your

summer at Kings Island!

Free Food at various times

Employee recreation center with TV’s, a soccer field, and basketball court

The town sits on the Ohio River and borders Kentucky. Across the river or in Cincinnati there are various night life activities and cultural events for anyone

depending on their tastes.

To Do:

Cincinnati Zoo

Over the Rhine Entertainment District

Underground Railroad Freedom Center

History Museum

Great American Ball Park - Reds MLB Team

Market

Cincinnati Bridge

Host Website: http://www.visitkingsisland.com

Site of Activity: Kings Island a Cedar Fair Park

Parent Account Name: Cedar Fair Entertainment Company

Host Address: 6300 Kings Island Drive , PO Box 901 , Mason , Ohio , 45040

Nearest Major City: Cincinnati , Ohio , Less than 25 miles away

PLACEMENT INFORMATION

COMPENSATION

Students must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

For reasons of safety, ability to speak and understand English must be excellent.

Must pass a mandatory pre-employment drug screen upon arrival to Kings Island.

Should be friendly and outgoing.

•Provides guest service according to Cedar Fair standards when serving the guest or working with subordinates, including initiating guest

interactions, answering questions and giving directions.

•Maintains cleanliness and safety in assigned work area and performs all duties in compliance with Cedar Fair Safety guidelines and

requirements and reports all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision.

•Meets scheduling availability requirements, including nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs.

•Meets Cedar Fair's attendance requirements as outlined in Cedar Fair's attendance policies.

Kings Island will go to weekend operations by mid- August. During the week when the park is closed is the best time to plan your extended

vacations without missing work.

Drug Test required: Yes

Hourly Wage: $14

Eligible for Tips: No

Estimated weekly wages including tips: $525

Bonus: No

* All figures above are pre-tax

Estimated average number of hours per week: 35

Estimated minimum number of hours per week: 30

No, exempt from paying overtime by law

Job-Specific Benefits:

Discounted food. Free Drinks. Complimentary park tickets.

English Level required:

     

Required to be 21+: No

Previous Experience required: No

Qualifications & Conditions

Working outdoors

Working under direct sunlight

Other qualifications or conditions

Description:

Should feel comfortable speaking English on a regular basis. Must be able to work alone or as part of a team. Must be able to

take direction from supervisors and managers. Must have the ability to be pleasant and helpful to guests. Must have a great

smile and be nice to our guests. This position will require the associate to stand and work outdoors in all weather conditions.

The associates should be prepared for the heat of the sun and ensure that they stay hydrated and also be prepared for cooler

days and rainy weather. Students will need to be able to stand for an entire shift. Other duties include cleanliness of location.

Students must not have allergies to cleaning chemicals or direct sunlight.

Start on specific day of the week: No

Training requirements:

Lifeguard training classes and certification are provided by Kings Island. Applicants must pass all practical and written tests. Here is what

we require from our lifeguards to past the test: • All swimmers must be able to: o Complete the training program (written and swim)

including CPR, First Aid, swim rescue, and spinal injury management o Exit the pool from any point without using stairs or ladder o

Retrieve a 10lb brick (difficult will differ with deep and shallow) • For a Shallow Guard you must be able to complete the following: o Swim

50 meters o Swim a distance of 10 ft underwater and retrieve a 10lb brick • For a Deep Guard you must be able to complete the following: o

Swim 200 meters o Retrieve a 10lb diving brick from the bottom of the pool at its deepest location (feet first) o Tred water for 2 minutes

without using your armsLifeguards must continue to attend mandatory training sessions as scheduled by the department to maintain the

Ellis certifications.

Dress Code: Yes

Description:

All associates must be in uniform as outlined in the Guidebook.

Types of Cultural Opportunities:

Sporting Events, Company Parties, Holiday Events, Shopping Trips, Trips to Major City, Trips to Nearby/Major Attractions, Karaoke Nights or

Talent Shows, Movie or Game Nights, Potlucks or Dinners, Will provide information about Events, Local Resources, Attractions/Sites, Local

Community

Additional Details about Cultural Offerings:

Kings Island hosts free employee ride events where we close the park and offer free rides, food, etc.

Have fun travelling to new places on our trips! In the past, we have visited:

HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION

Practice your English and make new friends from around the world! You can have fun and mix with coworkers of different cultural

backgrounds at work and in the housing.

Housing Provided: Yes. Employer Guarantees employer - owned or employer - arranged housing to all hired participants. May find own

(can choose alternative).

Employer-owned or employer-arranged housing description:

Kings Island provides its Bridge USA associates with onsite dorms. Amenities include: 1. Restrooms and shower facility 2. Laundry facility 3.

Cooking area with stoves and microwaves 4. Recreation center with TVs, games, and an associate store 5. Mail center 6. Outdoor soccer

field 7. Outdoor basketball court

Lease Agreement: Yes