What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attractions Team Member B - Dollywood Theme Park - Part Time Seasonal position at Dollywood Parks & Resorts?
At Dollywood Parks & Resorts, we create memories worth repeating. We do this every day across all properties, all located in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Ask anyone who has visited Dollywood Parks & Resorts, and they will tell you this place is different. It’s not a difference that you can touch or see - it’s a difference you can feel. We are seeking an Attractions Team Member B who will embody the heart and soul of our mission of creating memories worth repeating while bringing families closer together and caring deeply about our brand. This person also brings a spirit of fun, authenticity, collaboration, creativity and genuine hospitality to the lives of our guests.
We want to work alongside someone who acts as an extension of our mission, values, and culture. This individual is driven to create meaningful experiences for our hosts, guests, and community while ensuring the success and profitability of our unique offerings. They also bring fun, authenticity, collaboration, creativity, and genuine hospitality to their life and work. The right Attractions Team Member B checklist will include equal parts curious learner, innovator, administrator, detail driver, mentor, and motivator.
The Attractions Team Member B is responsible for all aspects of assigned attraction, to include safety, friendliness, cleanliness and line speed within assigned areas. To be done in a manner consistent with the values and mission of The Dollywood Company.
Additionally, the ideal candidate will be able display and live out Lead with Love qualities, strongly rooted in the Dollywood Company culture, by being patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, dedicated and accountable.
Summary of Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Operate ride controls/control panels in all weather conditions
- Verbally communicate and enforce Safety rules
- Steady Guests while entering/exiting ride vehicles during evacuations
- Inspect safety equipment prior to use
- React calmly and quickly in stressful/emergency situations. Physically assist Guests throughout the ride/attraction as required
- Visually observe Guest actions during ride operations to prevent safety hazards
- Visually ensure Guests are not adjusting safety equipment and observe actions to prevent safety hazards while on ride/attraction
- Complete required safety paperwork on a daily basis
- Initiate friendly interaction with Guests
- Keep ride/attraction area clean
- Work varying hours and at different areas when needed
- Complete ride/attraction safety ride-a-round/walk through if/when required
- Properly train to follow all centralized measuring guidelines
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
- Follow all safety standards to include reporting any violation of standards
Management reserves the right to change and/or add to these duties at any time
Education and Experience Required
- Minimum 14 years of age
- Basic computer skills
- Must successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Able to project Dollywood’s image by being genuinely friendly and caring and by taking pride in their work
- Must be self-motivated and disciplined
- Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis
- Must maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information
- Must display and live out our Lead with Love principles by being: patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, and dedicated
- Must be willing to constantly improve
- Must have professional appearance with good personal hygiene
- Must promote and support a “team” work environment by cooperating and helping co-workers
- Must adapt to changes easily
- Must tolerate a fast-paced, hectic environment
- Must show appreciation to others
- Must be sensitive to the needs of our Guests and feel empowered to take action to meet their needs within company guidelines
- Willing to work in any assigned area of Attractions and perform other functions as assigned
The Dollywood Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. The Dollywood Company drives a welcoming culture where ideas and decisions from all people support our efforts to be relevant in an ever-changing world.
