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Overview:

$16.90 / hour

Must be 18+ to apply and have a minimum of 3 days of availability, including the ability to work Knott's Scary Farm!

Are you looking for a fun and rewarding job? Interested in meeting people from all over and gaining skills that will last a lifetime? Then Knott’s Berry Farm is the place for you!

Working at Knott’s Berry Farm, you will have access to these amazing perks:

  • Complimentary admission to Knott’s Berry Farm
  • Earn complimentary tickets for your friends and family
  • Discounts on food and merchandise
  • Special events for associates only
  • Building lifelong friendships
  • Resume building skills
  • Flexible schedule
  • Employee recognition programs

Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for providing superior guest service, while ensuring the safe operation of the attractions, including the safety of guests through the enforcement of rider requirements.

  • Tests equipment daily before opening the ride to guests.
  • Enforces park policies, ride restrictions and ride recommendations.
  • Restricts the number of guests on the loading platform to the number who can be seated on the ride.
  • Ensures safe operation of the ride. Makes certain that queue lines are safe and orderly.
  • Assists with the loading and unloading of the ride to include small children and guests with disabilities.
  • Verifies that safety restraints and belts are correctly secured before the ride is set into motion.
  • Takes appropriate action to answer or resolve guest questions and complaints.
  • Measures children at height stations and issues appropriate wristbands.
  • Records hourly ride capacity and cycles.
  • Gives directions and delivers ride spiels using a microphone.

Qualifications:
  • Ability to explain ride requirements to guests from a variety of backgrounds.
  • Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.
  • Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law.
  • Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.
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