Rides Unit Leadership Internship

Overview:

A Rides Unit Supervisor Intern is a position in which you will gain valuable leadership skills. You will be leading and working alongside a ride crew and assisting with department incentives and events throughout the season.

Responsibilities:

* Attend required Human Resources Discovery, Rides Department training, and specific ride training.

* Adhere to Six Flags Standards of Appearance and Attendance policy as stated in the Six Flags Handbook.

* Provide courteous greetings and answer any Guest questions. Respond to and resolve Guest comments whenever possible.

* Ensure Guest safety and satisfaction during their visit.

* Enforce all rider restrictions including monitoring and measuring for height requirements.

* Assist with pairing up of single riders and proper grouping techniques to ensure greater capacity.

* Maintain and update the Daily Operations Report and take hourly throughput readings.

* Respond to any emergency situation in the area and maintain control until a Section Supervisor arrives.

* Monitor and enforce Park line jumping and smoking policies.

* Clean ride units and ride areas as needed, including Guest illnesses.

* Assist with downtime situations and evacuation, if ride cannot be restarted.

* Facilitate Fast Lane program and work the position at participating rides.

* Be able to communicate proper hand signals as called for during ride operation.

* Watch ride and waiting Guests during the ride cycle.

* Physically check restraints and manually open when necessary.

* Assist Guests as they exit the ride.

* Stand at the control panel of the ride and operate the ride by pressing appropriate buttons, visually monitoring panel for flashing lights/solid lights, and be prepared to stop the ride during critical situations.

* Give announcements via a public address system when necessary.

* Operate the secondary control panel and visually monitor ride during operation and be prepared to stop the ride during critical situations.

* Complete ride certification tests, corrected to 100% proficiency.

* Assist with Leadership Training Programs.

* Perform daily ride area inspections and complete all paperwork.

* Assign daily position and break rotations.

* Counsel and correct Team Members as necessary.

* Serve as liaison between Team Members and Supervisors.

* Hold crew and safety meetings.

* Complete Witness Statements as needed.

* Perform test rides to ensure continued safety before operation.

* Report immediately any unsafe acts to the Supervisor.

* Train and certify Team Members as needed.

* Shadow Rides Section Supervisor, Rides Duty Manager, and two additional departments

* Assist with department event planning and execution.

* Successfully complete the International Ride Operator Certification (iROC) course through General Rides Training.

* Obtain certification for Attendant and Operator positions on all rides within assigned unit.

* Successfully complete and pass the Rides Leadership Training Program which includes becoming a certified iROC Trainer.

* May be asked to assist in the Ride Information Center

* Become General certified in the Supplemental Restraint Harness program.

Qualifications:

* Minimum Age:18

* Must be able to work all shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays where at least 50% of an individual's availability must include closing shifts.

* Must possess above average communication skills.

* Must react well in stressful and emergency situations.

* Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

* Able to communicate effectively in the English language, including the ability to read, speak and understand the English language.

* Must be able to stand/walk for up to 5 hours at a time and as many as 16 hours a day.

* Must be able to walk up to 5 miles per day over various surfaces.

* May be exposed to: heights, spinning objects or moving water.

* Must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions

* Must be professional, self-motivated, the ability to multi-task and have an enthusiastic attitude

* Must have strong teamwork skills and the ability to work with others