
Theme Park Ride Operator - Seasonal, Part Time
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Theme Park Ride Operator – Seasonal, Part Time
LEGOLAND® New York Resort | Goshen, NY
Be Part of the Magic at LEGOLAND® New York!
At LEGOLAND® New York Resort, you can Earn AWESOME Benefits, Build AWESOME Memories, and Make an AWESOME Difference. With our Theme Park, Hotels, Miniland, and more, the opportunities here at LEGOLAND are endless!
About the Role
At LEGOLAND® New York Resort, we’re all about creating unforgettable experiences—for our guests and for our teams. The Theme Park Ride Operator (Model Citizen) on our Attractions Team brings energy, enthusiasm, and a strong commitment to safety. If you love roller coasters, working with guests, and creating unforgettable moments for children and families, this role is for you.
As one of our new Theme Park Operators you’ll play a vital guest-facing role. You are responsible for delivering exceptional guest service while ensuring the safe and efficient operation of rides and play structures throughout the LEGOLAND New York Resort.
We are seeking energetic and guest-focused Theme Park Ride Operators to join our LEGOLAND New York team. Assignments may change daily—and even throughout the day—allowing you to build valuable skills while delivering exceptional guest experiences. If you are collaborative, enjoy a fast-paced environment, and believe in FUN, delivering awesome, safe guest experiences this might be for YOU!
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Theme Park Ride Operator, you will:
- Deliver outstanding customer service by greeting guests and answering questions
- Safely operate attractions while supervising guests on rides and play structures
- Manage attraction queues, including standard and fast-track lines
- Verify accessibility program usage and ensure all gates are secured during ride cycles
- Confirm guests meet ridership requirements for a safe experience
- Assist guests with loading and unloading ride vehicles and physically check restraints
- Follow all standard operating procedures, including emergency protocols
- Maintain a clean, organized attraction area while maximizing hourly throughput
- Track ridership and communicate clearly with fellow team members
- Immediately alert supervisors to any safety concerns, faults, or operational issues
- Perform other duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For
- Friendly, outgoing personality with a passion for guest service
- Professional, well-groomed appearance
- Ability to make a child’s day truly memorable
- Team-oriented mindset with a dependable and responsible work ethic
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions; ability to stand and walk for extended periods and long distances
- Flexible availability during park operating hours, including peak and non-peak times; willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required
- Must be fluent in verbal and written English - Spanish fluency is a plus
- Comfortable working on one's own and identifying hazards and mitigating risks before they happen
- Communication skills with team, guests, and management; comfortable speaking with guests about safety critical protocols; at ease speaking in front of large groups especially over a PA system
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- A fun, energetic workplace full of creativity and teamwork
- Opportunities to learn multiple attractions and grow your skills
- A chance to create lasting memories for families from around the world
- AWESOME perks and benefits for our Model Citizens
Compensation: $17.00 per hour
Heavy focus on weekend availability for off peak times with weekday availability layered in for full operations Memorial Day to Labor Day. Must be available to work from start through to Labor Day.
Join us and help create unforgettable experiences—brick by brick—at LEGOLAND® New York Resort!
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