Aquatics Manager at Dorney Park Careers

Overview:

Job Status/Type:

Full-time, year-round

Position Level:

Mid-Level

Shift/Schedule Requirements:

Ability to work various shifts and days including nights,

weekends

and holiday periods to meet business needs.

We are currently

Benefits:

• 3 weeks paid vacation

• 6 sick days, 11 paid holidays

  (prorated first year)

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  an earn up to

  25 days

  based on years of service

• Several medical coverage options to fit your needs best

• 401K match

• FREE entry to ALL our parks and water parks!

Perks:

• Complimentary tickets for friends and family

• Discounts on food and park merchandise

• Full-time employee events and gatherings

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of guests and associates on all Wildwater Kingdom waterpark attractions, including compliance with federal, state, local and company codes, standards, and procedures including but not limited to; ADA, ASTM International, Department of Labor, Department of Health, OSHA

  as well as ride manufacturers and internal safety procedures, by planning, coordinating, and supervising daily operations.

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  uccessfully implement

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  rogram, including training requirements, operating procedures, and successfully achieving

  the highest audit results.

• Complete,

  maintain

  , verify, and

  retain

  required documentation, ensuring all is

  up-to-date

  and

  accurate

  , including daily ride inspections, audits, operating checklists, zone validations, training documentation, etc.

• Respond to in-park situations and attraction down time;

  observe

  and report park conditions to Maintenance as necessary for resolution, communicate trends and recommendations to resolve/

  mitigate.

• Oversee

  the operations of Dorney Park's Wildwater Kingdom waterpark

  , including

  recruiting/hiring, training, and

  maintaining

  company standard operating procedures

• Establishes,

  maintains

  , and improves operational procedures and policies.

• Routinely perform as Aquatics Manager on Duty and Park Manager on Duty,

  maintaining

  a constant presence in the park.

• Encourages

  and

  ensures

  a safe and pleasant work environment for all associates. Accountable for all operational locations

  operating

  safely and efficiently as well as providing guest service standards through effective planning,

  execution

  and communication.

• Oversee the preparation of the department's operating budget and

  maintain

  control over expenditures. Prepare, receive, and/or review various records including projections, attendance reports, new ride manuals, maintenance reports, contracts, design drawings, operations reports,

  rescue reports,

  safety reports, staffing reports, status reports, purchase orders, etc.

• Clearly describe and assign responsibility and authority for the operation,

  maintain

  cleanliness, efficiency of

  operations

  and outstanding guest service.

• Establishes,

  maintains

  , and enforces location specific operating standards and policies

• Adheres to and enforces all Six Flags and specific park policies and procedures, including safety,

  attendance

  and EEO policies. Demonstrates commitment to customer service in all aspects of employment.

• Works closely with the Business Intelligence department to support park execution

  regarding

  scheduling, time, and attendance requirements

  in accordance with

  scope of position expectations

Qualifications:

• Associates degree required/bachelor's degree preferred.

• 5+ years of related experience in water park operations, including 2 or more years in a supervisory role.

• Eligibility and ability to obtain a Jeff Ellis & Associates International Lifeguard Training Program Instructor or Instructor Trainer license

• Ability to be a

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  ertified Pool Operator and the ability to advise on pool chemistry and filtration as necessary and according to CPO protocol

• Ability to learn and perform CPR and Basic First Aid and

  maintain

  current certification

• Exhibits a positive and involved team attitude to all and promotes positive relations through an environment that encourages open communication, trust, and mutual respect.

• Must be familiar with safety standards, policies, and procedures along with excellent analytical and planning skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

• Driver's license

  required