Overview:

A Rides Unit Supervisor Intern is a position in which you will gain valuable leadership skills. You will be leading and working alongside a ride crew and assisting with department incentives and events throughout the season.


Responsibilities:
  • Attend required Human Resources Discovery, Rides Department training, and specific ride training.
  • Adhere to Six Flags Standards of Appearance and Attendance policy as stated in the Six Flags Handbook.
  • Provide courteous greetings and answer any Guest questions. Respond to and resolve Guest comments whenever possible.
  • Ensure Guest safety and satisfaction during their visit.
  • Enforce all rider restrictions including monitoring and measuring for height requirements.
  • Assist with pairing up of single riders and proper grouping techniques to ensure greater capacity.
  • Maintain and update the Daily Operations Report and take hourly throughput readings.
  • Respond to any emergency situation in the area and maintain control until a Section Supervisor arrives.
  • Monitor and enforce Park line jumping and smoking policies.
  • Clean ride units and ride areas as needed, including Guest illnesses.
  • Assist with downtime situations and evacuation, if ride cannot be restarted.
  • Facilitate Fast Lane program and work the position at participating rides.
  • Be able to communicate proper hand signals as called for during ride operation.
  • Watch ride and waiting Guests during the ride cycle.
  • Physically check restraints and manually open when necessary.
  • Assist Guests as they exit the ride.
  • Stand at the control panel of the ride and operate the ride by pressing appropriate buttons, visually monitoring panel for flashing lights/solid lights, and be prepared to stop the ride during critical situations.
  • Give announcements via a public address system when necessary.
  • Operate the secondary control panel and visually monitor ride during operation and be prepared to stop the ride during critical situations.
  • Complete ride certification tests, corrected to 100% proficiency.
  • Assist with Leadership Training Programs.
  • Perform daily ride area inspections and complete all paperwork.
  • Assign daily position and break rotations.
  • Counsel and correct Team Members as necessary.
  • Serve as liaison between Team Members and Supervisors.
  • Hold crew and safety meetings.
  • Complete Witness Statements as needed.
  • Perform test rides to ensure continued safety before operation.
  • Report immediately any unsafe acts to the Supervisor.
  • Train and certify Team Members as needed.
  • Shadow Rides Section Supervisor, Rides Duty Manager, and two additional departments
  • Assist with department event planning and execution.
  • Successfully complete the International Ride Operator Certification (iROC) course through General Rides Training.
  • Obtain certification for Attendant and Operator positions on all rides within assigned unit.
  • Successfully complete and pass the Rides Leadership Training Program which includes becoming a certified iROC Trainer.
  • May be asked to assist in the Ride Information Center
  • Become General certified in the Supplemental Restraint Harness program.

Qualifications:
  • Minimum Age:18
  • Must be able to work all shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays where at least 50% of an individual’s availability must include closing shifts.
  • Must possess above average communication skills.
  • Must react well in stressful and emergency situations.
  • Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Able to communicate effectively in the English language, including the ability to read, speak and understand the English language.
  • Must be able to stand/walk for up to 5 hours at a time and as many as 16 hours a day.
  • Must be able to walk up to 5 miles per day over various surfaces.
  • May be exposed to: heights, spinning objects or moving water.
  • Must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions
  • Must be professional, self-motivated, the ability to multi-task and have an enthusiastic attitude
  • Must have strong teamwork skills and the ability to work with others