Status: Seasonal - Part time

Pay: $13.27 per hour

Reports to: Summer Waves Sales & Revenue Manager

Benefits: Parking Decal & Amenity Passes

Retirement: Georgia State Employee Retirement System (GDCP)

Summer Waves is hiring for the 2024 summer season to work May through Labor Day. This is a seasonal position that includes working weekends and holidays.

The Georgia coast's favorite water park, Summer Waves, welcomes families near and far, to cool off and cool down on our nine wet and wild rides. With 11 acres of fun and frenzy, there is something for everyone and plenty to do. We offer a fun and friendly environment and the opportunity to work with a team dedicated to delivering exceptional service and wonderful summertime memories!

Jekyll Island is dedicated to maintaining the delicate balance between nature and humankind through conservation, education, and preservation. Surrounded by salt marshes, expansive oceanfront, and ancient maritime forests, it is situated within the chain of the Golden Isles, and just a few miles from St. Simons Island, Sea Island and Brunswick. As a State Park, Jekyll Island is a coastal haven where nature and humans peacefully co-exist.

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing a variety of guest service duties including greeting guests and park visitors, providing information and services. Taking reservations, changes and cancellations of group sales, complete ticket transactions, reconcile cash drawer and oversee cabana rentals and occupancy. Position requires heavy public contact, customer service, cash handling and ability to use computer.

This description of job responsibilities is intended to reflect the major responsibilities and duties of the job, but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. Applicants who complete the online application process will receive an email receipt of submission to the email address provided. If email confirmation is not received, applicant may contact Human Resources at 912-635-4081 for confirmation, however, due to the volume of applicants received, we are unable to provide information on application status after receipt. Applicants who need assistance to accommodate a disability may request and accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 912-635-4081.
All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Incomplete applications or applications without accompanying documents when required will not be considered. Selected applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the selection process. Successful completion of background check is required including credit when applicable to the position. Relocation expenses are not authorized, applicants should consider this when applying.
Jekyll Island Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Authority supports equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. The Jekyll Island is a Drug-free Workplace.