SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment

Ride Operator - Now Hiring! (Busch Gardens) Tampa

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!

Ride Operator

Total compensation: $12.00.

Life has its ups and downs, and its twists and turns. And you’ll deliver them to our guests in a big way! You may even throw people for a loop when turning their world upside-down. And you’ll do it in a way that ensures the highest standards of safety and security.

What You Get To Do

As a Ride Operator, you’ll provide the highest level of guest service and satisfaction. Your positive attitude and can-do spirit will make all the difference as you help create positive, lasting memories for our guests. You will:

  • Monitor and operate rides, ensure 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
  • Greet and interact with guests
  • Answer questions and resolve guest issues
  • Advise guests on show times and attraction information
  • Facilitate an organized guest traffic flow
  • Maintain cleanliness of all assigned areas
  • Ensure guest safety at ride locations
  • Perform other duties as assigned

What Else Is Important

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Strong communication and public speaking skills
  • Must be able to act responsibly with a high attention to safety
  • Excellent multi-tasking abilities
  • Ability to train on and properly use protective equipment
  • Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift
  • Ability to push/pull up to 40 pounds
  • Must be comfortable with heights
  • You must successfully pass the company provided and paid American Red Cross certification trainings to include CPR and AED
  • Must maintain a professional appearance to comply with all SEA grooming guidelines and employment standards
  • Comfortable working around water and animals
  • Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Must provide flexible, consistent availability (including nights, weekends, and holidays) and adhere to our Holiday and Availability agreement
  • Ability to successfully complete all legal, company, and department training requirements within established timelines

Join the team!

If you’re looking for the opportunity to make the most of your abilities in a one-of-a-kind setting with an entertainment industry leader, we’re looking for you!

Busch Gardens Tampa is committed to the health and safety of our guests and team members. We have worked diligently with state and local health officials, outside consultants and attraction industry leaders to enhance our already strict health, safety and cleanliness standards. These protocols and guidelines will be modified based on evolving industry standards and methodologies, public health and governmental directives, and advancing scientific knowledge on the transmissibility of COVID-19.

#INDBGT

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.
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Part-time
  • Job function

    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries

    Entertainment Providers

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