Lake Compounce - Seasonal Ride Operator

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an equal‑opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect.

The Ride Operator will operate and assist with rides located throughout the Lake Compounce park. The role involves guest interaction and a customer‑service oriented mindset to provide a wonderful experience to everyone who comes to enjoy a day at the park. Ride Operators are responsible for supervising, monitoring, and attending to park rides, including boarding, securing passengers, operating the ride, and ensuring passengers exit safely.

• Greet and interact with guests in a fun and professional manner.
• Enjoy interacting with guests of all ages.
• Follow all Lake Compounce and manufacturer established safety regulations.
• Operate assigned ride or attraction in accordance with company policy and procedure, state and federal regulations, and safety protocols.
• Conduct morning inspections of assigned ride before daily operation begins.
• Test rides daily before opening to guests.
• Answer questions related to ride operations and the park.
• Maintain an environment that ensures the safety of all employees and guests.
• Enforce accurate height, weight, or age requirements for all rides and attractions.
• Maintain flow of guests while limiting the number on the loading platform.
• Give directions and deliver instructions using a microphone or other communication devices.
• Check all safety restraints to ensure they are in the correct and locking position before the ride cycle begins.
• Maintain constant vigilance while the ride is operating and ensure all riders follow appropriate safety measures.
• Be alert and have quick reaction time to stop a ride properly in case of an emergency.
• Perform opening and closing procedures for assigned rides.
• Report ride‑related issues and mechanical failures to management and maintenance promptly.
• Protect guest belongings and turn in lost and found items as soon as time allows.
• Operate all levels of rides throughout Lake Compounce.

• No minimum education requirement; previous experience is not required.
• Must be at least 16 years of age to comply with Lake Compounce child‑labor laws.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Compliance with all uniform policies.
• Safety‑oriented mindset and understanding of federal, state, and local ride‑operation regulations.
• Willingness to learn and ability to follow instructions.
• Guest‑focused and able to work well with other team members and supervisors.
• Skilled in reading, writing, and speaking fluent English. Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.

• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist, kneel, bend, or squat for long periods of time.
• Ability to reach above shoulders throughout the workday.
• Ability to remain on feet for the majority of the workday.
• Ability to climb or descend stairs for some coasters, rides, and attractions.
• Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 30 pounds or more.
• Ability to see details of objects that are more than a few feet away.

• Frequent interaction with a variety of motorized and chain‑driven rides and attractions.
• Frequent exposure to variable outdoor temperatures, including high heat, cold, direct sun, humidity, dust, rain, snow, ice, and other weather conditions.
• Frequent exposure to constant repetitive motion, high noise levels, flashing lights, vibrations, and heavily populated environments.

• Flexible schedule.
• Ability to cross‑train and learn unique skills across various departments.
• Free admission to Lake Compounce and all Palace Entertainment parks on days off.
• Invitations to exclusive company‑sponsored employee events throughout the season.