Ride Operations Intern

Company: Great Escape
Location: Queensbury
Posted on: April 7, 2025

Job Description:

Why work with us?

• Pay Range: $16.00 - $17.00/hr
• Paid training
• DailyPay work today, get paid tomorrow
• Advancement opportunities
• Free admission to ALL Six Flags parks, including White Water Bay
• Free tickets for friends and family
• Discounts on passes, food, and merchandise
• Exclusive employee events
• Fun rewards, benefits, and more!Program Highlights & Responsibilities
  • Meet and network with other college interns and park leaders
  • Gain first-hand knowledge and experience working directly in the field in an operations leadership position
  • Oversee member of the Ride Operations Team in a Supervisory role
  • Get valuable opportunities to meet, engage, and learn from park leaders and management
  • Opportunity to shadow and interact with park Directors and Park President
  • Participate in a Capstone Presentation related to improving an aspect of the park/resort operation
  • Opportunity to learn from leaders at our hotel & indoor waterpark operation
  • Provide guests with a safe and enjoyable ride experience
  • Entertain guests and calm their nerves as they board our world-class thrill machines
  • Push buttons and pull switches to launch attractions through the course
  • Make sure seatbelts are tight, loose items are secure, and lap bars are locked to keep guests safe
  • Enforce rider restrictions and measure for height requirements
  • Assist guests in and out of ride vehicles and cycle through the line efficiently and cautiously
  • Keep ride patios and midways clean and looking great
  • Act as a first responder to ride emergencies and respond appropriately
  • Ensure quality control of your assigned crew
  • Train and audit ride operators and attendants to ensure the highest level of safety
  • Create and implement break plans for team members
  • Ensure adequate staffing of all attractions in a zone or sections of the park
  • Coordinate and perform training, including department orientation and continuous on the job training in accordance with Six flags and Great Escape Resort Standards
  • Perform duties as a Team Member when necessary, including but not limited to operating rides
  • Practices, supports, maintains and enforces a total safety culture for all Leads and Team Members
  • Assist other Team Members and Departments to support the resort as a wholeHow You Will Do It
    • Ability to lead and inspire team members.
    • Ability to work in an environment as fast-paced as our coasters
    • Ability to multitask
    • After passing ride certification tests with 100% accuracy
    • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
    • Friendly, outgoing personality inviting guests to your boarding station
    • Positive attitude to make guests excited about their ride
    • Must react well in stressful and emergency situations
    • Taking direction from managementWhat You Will Need
      • Must be 18 years or older
      • Must be currently pursuing a college degree or a recent graduate (within 180 days of the start of employment at Six Flags Great Escape)
      • A team-player attitude and the willingness to step in wherever it is needed to support the park operation or assist Guests
      • Commit to working through the 2025 summer operating season (mid-May through mid-August)
      • Flexible schedule with the ability to work weekends, nights and holiday periods to meet business needs
      • Ability and comfort working in an indoor and outdoor environment (rain, heat, winds, etc.)
      • Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend, and reach throughout your shift
      • Excellent verbal communication skills
      • Basic understanding of leadership and a willingness to learn and develop
      • A safety-first attitude
      • Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays

Keywords: Great Escape, Albany , Ride Operations Intern, Other , Queensbury, New York