Summary of Job: 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.

 

Join the Rides team! Become a Six Flags team member and get FREE park entry for YOU to all Six Flags Parks! Plus enjoy exclusive team member ride nights, team member events, and more! You must be at least 16 years or older to apply and are looking to fill all shifts. We will work with your schedule!

 

Essential Duties and 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 THE FLASH PASS 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, Park Operations Office, and two additional departments Assist with department event planning and execution. Obtain certification for Attendant and Operator positions on all rides within assigned unit. Successfully complete and pass the Rides Leadership Training Program. May be asked to assist in the Ride Information Center Become General certified in the Supplemental Restraint Harness program.

 

Skills and 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

 

Other Functions: All other duties assigned or necessary to support the park as a whole.          

 

Perks: FREE admission to our park and other Six Flags Parks! FREE tickets for family and friends! Discounted Season Passes Discounts on Food and Merchandise Enjoy Team Member Exclusive Events