What are the responsibilities and job description for the Idlewild and Soakzone: Admissions Attendant position at Palace Entertainment?
Palace Entertainment is a leading leisure park operator in the United States and Australia overseeing more than 25 entertainment venues, hotels and educational venues across 11 different states.
Palace Entertainment owns and operates some of the country’s largest and most prestigious venues including: National Historic Landmark, Kennywood Park, America’s Oldest Amusement Park, Lake Compounce, the world’s first ever Cartoon Network Hotel, Best Family Theme Park Dutch Wonderland and a variety of other family-friendly parks and campgrounds throughout the United States.
Palace Entertainment is a subsidiary of Parques Reunidos, one of the leading global operators, with more than 60 different assets (theme parks, zoos and marine parks, water parks and other attractions), spread out over various countries across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australia.
The Admissions Attendant is responsible for assisting with greeting guests, selling and redeeming admission tickets and passes, processing season passes, and assisting guests with service requests.
The ideal candidate will be friendly, have strong communication skills, and have a knack for exceptional customer service.
We are currently looking for a:
Idlewild and Soakzone: Admissions Attendant
Roles & Responsibilities:
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Welcome guests to the park in a warm and friendly manner.
- Courteously assist guests with questions and complaints
- Sell and collect tickets and season passes.
- Utilize Point of Sale (POS) equipment to accurately record financial transactions
- Scan all passes, tickets, and wristbands to ensure accurate attendance and valid guest entry
- Answer guest questions and/or escalate these questions and concerns to the appropriate Guest Experience team members
- Assist guests with entry, exit, and reentry to the park
- Maintain a clean work Main Gate operation (wiping down counters, vacuuming, sweeping, picking up trash, etc.) to maintain a great first impression for incoming guests
- Replenish Park maps while maintaining a clean work area
- Maintain compliance with company and industry best practices, policies, and procedures to create a safe environment for colleagues and guests.
- Promptly notify the security team or the operator of team member and guest injuries or emergencies
- Assist in other departments as needed
- All other duties assigned by leadership
Education & Experience:
- No education requirements for this role
- No previous work experience needed
Language: Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.
Requirements:
- Must be at least 14 years of age to comply with Pennsylvania Child Labor Laws
- Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Must have reliable transportation to and from your scheduled shift
- Ability to comply with all uniform policies
- Must possess exceptional customer service skills, with an ability to resolve questions, problems, issues, and concerns in a positive and professional manner
- Ability to follow direction, multi-task, and work as part of a team as well as independently
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for majority of the workday
- Ability to frequently stoop, twist, kneel, bend, squat, or reach above shoulders
- Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 20 pounds or more
Working Conditions:
- Subject to frequent exposure to outdoor areas of the park
- Frequent exposure to the variable outside temperatures, including high heat, cold, direct sun, humidity, dust, rain, snow, ice, and other weather conditions
- Subject to frequent interruptions and requests that may require reprioritization of activities
Team member benefits:
Working at Idlewild and Soakzone is about making people happy! It’s about being independent and having fun, making new friends and earning extra money while doing so. As a Idlewild and Soakzone employee, you can be the smiling face that makes a great first impression for incoming guests, a cook that serves up tasty treats and culinary delights, a lifeguard who soaks up the sun while keeping guests safe, or a ride operator that keeps guests coming back for more thrills! There are many exciting seasonal job opportunities available to take your summer job to new heights!
Palace Perks & Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Ability to cross-train and learn unique skills across various departments
- Free admission to Idlewild and Soakzone and all Palace Entertainment parks on your days off
- Invitations to exclusive company-sponsored employee events throughout the season
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