Our story began 75 years ago when the Herschend family discovered wonder deep in an Ozark Mountain cave—and chose to share it with the world. Today, Herschend is the largest family-held themed attractions company, with over 40 leading attractions and immersive experiences that reach audiences worldwide.
While each brand offers something unique, all are united by a shared purpose: Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating®. Our passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and service—what we call Heartspitality®—the intersection of heart and hospitality.
As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect.
Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team that thrives on fun, flexibility, and providing unforgettable experiences to guests? As a Resort Operations Host, you'll be cross-trained and play a key role in various departments including Admissions, Food & Beverage, Retail, Rides, Aquatics, and Park Services. Your mission: jump in where needed to ensure Adventureland runs smoothly during peak attendance and staffing needs.
We are currently looking for a:
Adventureland Park 2027 - Helping Hands (Age 15)
Roles & Responsibilities:
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Greet and assist guests in a friendly, professional manner across multiple areas of the park
- Sell and redeem tickets, assist with park entry, and resolve guest inquiries
- Prepare and serve food and beverages following safety guidelines
- Operate retail POS systems, assist with merchandise stocking and display
- Safely operate rides and attractions according to park protocols
- Maintain cleanliness of park areas including restrooms, dining areas, and walkways
- Monitor pools and water attractions as a certified lifeguard; respond to emergencies as needed (if applicable)
- Follow all safety, sanitation, and operating procedures in every assigned area
- Perform opening and closing duties and assist other departments as required
- All other duties assigned by leadership
Education and Experience:
- No education requirements for this position
- Previous work experience is not required
- 15 year olds must pass Ellis
Language: Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.
Requirements:
- Must be at least 15 years of age to comply with Iowa Child Labor Laws
- Must be at least 16 years of age to comply with Iowa Child Labor Laws for Rides
- Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Demonstrated ability to successfully perform all swim tests, water rescues, assists
- Ability to comply with all uniform policies
- Must possess safety-oriented mindset and understand the importance of complying with all Federal, State, and local regulations regarding aquatics safety standards
- Must demonstrate a willingness to learn and ability to follow instructions
- Must be guest-focused and work well with other hosts and supervisors
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an host to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In certain cases, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
- Ability to swim 50 yards using front crawl/freestyle or breaststroke (Lifeguard)
- Ability to retrieve a 10-pound brick from at least 6 or more feet of water (Lifeguard)
- Ability to tread water for 2 minutes without the use of arms (Lifeguard)
- Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time
- Ability to swim, wade, and stand (sometimes in moderate currents)
- Ability to frequently kneel, stoop, bend, squat, twist or reach above shoulder-level
- Ability to use hands to grasp, finger, handle, or feel
- Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to aid and physically move guests of varying heights and weights
Vision Requirements (Lifeguard):
- Must possess 20/25 correct vision (corrective lens, if required, must be worn while on duty)
- Specific vision abilities are required for this job, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to see differences between colors and brightness
- Ability to see details of objects that are more than a few feet away
Working Conditions:
- Constant exposure to outdoor (or indoor) aquatics environments
- Constant exposure to variable outside (or indoor) temperatures, including high heat, direct sun, cold, humidity, dust, rain, and other weather conditions
- Regularly subjected to water and pool chemicals
- Subject to frequent interruptions and requests that may require reprioritization of activities
Team member benefits:
Working at Adventureland 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 Adventureland host, 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!
Adventureland Perks & Benefits:
- Ability to cross-train and learn unique skills across various departments
- Free admission to Adventureland and select parks on your days off
- Invitations to exclusive company-sponsored host events throughout the season
We’ve got great jobs for people just starting out in the workforce, looking for a second job or staying active after retirement. If you want a fun, flexible job with an innovative company, look no further than Adventureland . Apply today!
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