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Park Services Intern

Great Escape
Queensbury, NY Intern
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2025

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 Park Services 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
  • Ensure that appropriate staffing levels are maintained to meet all operational goals
  • Responsible for storage areas and Guest facing locations being stocked, cleaned and organized
  • Responsible for the tracking of daily labor and expense budgets and ensuring compliance
  • Responsible for the implementation of department training and on the job training for Team Members
  • Inventory control and management
  • Ensuring an enjoyable and rewarding experience for Team Members and ensuring high rates of retention, motivation and morale
  • Responsible for Coaching, Counseling, and Documentation
  • Responding to and resolving Guest situations in a professional and responsible manner
  • Assist with developing Leads and Team Members for future Leadership roles
  • 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 whole

How 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
  • Ability to successfully interpret and explain SDS information
  • 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 management
  • What You Will Need

  • Must be 18 years or older with valid drivers license
  • 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
  • Why work with us?

  • 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!
  • Pay Range : $15.50 - $17.00 / hr

    Salary : $16 - $17

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