Newport Aquarium Virtual Reality Attraction Operator - Part-Time Seasonal
Newport Aquarium, Newport, KY, United States
Job Details
This is a seasonal role for the summer season, ending no later than September 7th. Employees who perform well may be offered a year‑round position in this or another department.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Always perform all job responsibilities with safety as top priority.
Maintain composure in emergencies and immediately report unsafe behaviors or situations.
Maintain a clean, professional appearance, including proper uniform and grooming.
Perform basic daily cleaning tasks to keep attraction areas guest‑ready.
Communicate with guests and other hosts kindly and professionally.
Interact with guests in a way that reflects the “Creating Memories Worth Repeating” mission.
Complete required documentation, including daily attraction safety inspections and safety sign‑offs.
Screen riders for rider requirements at attractions and prevent riders who do not meet requirements from riding.
Check attraction restraints physically or visually before each attraction run.
Operate attraction controls following Standard Operating Procedures.
Never leave an attraction unattended after it opens and before it closes.
Immediately communicate any persistent technical difficulties to a supervisor.
Monitor rider behavior on attractions to ensure policy compliance.
Maintain knowledge of activities, aquatic life, and special events/promotions to inform guests.
Maintain Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance.
Keep up with required safety trainings and sign‑offs to remain compliant.
Work independently, being self‑motivated, disciplined, and reliable.
Adhere to Herschend Family Entertainment Core Values and Newport Aquarium Guest Services Standards, Policies and Procedures, and Safety Protocols.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Guest Services Leadership Team.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong public‑speaking skills and ability to read, write, and speak English (knowledge of other languages is a plus).
Clear thinking and quick reaction to changes and/or emergency situations.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Knowledge of marine life is a plus.
Requirements:
Successful completion of pre‑employment background check and 5‑panel drug screening.
Ability to move continuously for long periods, ascend and descend floors, bend, stoop, and reach.
Physical strength, including lifting up to 10 pounds.
Benefits:
Profit sharing and 401(k) plan with company match.
24 hours of sick PTO annually.
Free entrance for you and dependents at Herschend Enterprises properties.
One general admission complimentary ticket per pay period.
Discounts at Sharky’s Café, Sweet Dreams Candy Company, and the gift shop.
Discounted tickets and annual passes for friends and family.
Training and development.
Grow U offers hundreds of programs from certifications to undergraduate and graduate degrees, many fully funded. Learn more at: https://www.newportaquarium.com/Careers/Benefits/GrowU.
Newport Aquarium, owned by Herschend Enterprises, is committed to creating memories worth repeating.
Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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This is a seasonal role for the summer season, ending no later than September 7th. Employees who perform well may be offered a year‑round position in this or another department.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Always perform all job responsibilities with safety as top priority.
Maintain composure in emergencies and immediately report unsafe behaviors or situations.
Maintain a clean, professional appearance, including proper uniform and grooming.
Perform basic daily cleaning tasks to keep attraction areas guest‑ready.
Communicate with guests and other hosts kindly and professionally.
Interact with guests in a way that reflects the “Creating Memories Worth Repeating” mission.
Complete required documentation, including daily attraction safety inspections and safety sign‑offs.
Screen riders for rider requirements at attractions and prevent riders who do not meet requirements from riding.
Check attraction restraints physically or visually before each attraction run.
Operate attraction controls following Standard Operating Procedures.
Never leave an attraction unattended after it opens and before it closes.
Immediately communicate any persistent technical difficulties to a supervisor.
Monitor rider behavior on attractions to ensure policy compliance.
Maintain knowledge of activities, aquatic life, and special events/promotions to inform guests.
Maintain Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance.
Keep up with required safety trainings and sign‑offs to remain compliant.
Work independently, being self‑motivated, disciplined, and reliable.
Adhere to Herschend Family Entertainment Core Values and Newport Aquarium Guest Services Standards, Policies and Procedures, and Safety Protocols.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Guest Services Leadership Team.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong public‑speaking skills and ability to read, write, and speak English (knowledge of other languages is a plus).
Clear thinking and quick reaction to changes and/or emergency situations.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Knowledge of marine life is a plus.
Requirements:
Successful completion of pre‑employment background check and 5‑panel drug screening.
Ability to move continuously for long periods, ascend and descend floors, bend, stoop, and reach.
Physical strength, including lifting up to 10 pounds.
Benefits:
Profit sharing and 401(k) plan with company match.
24 hours of sick PTO annually.
Free entrance for you and dependents at Herschend Enterprises properties.
One general admission complimentary ticket per pay period.
Discounts at Sharky’s Café, Sweet Dreams Candy Company, and the gift shop.
Discounted tickets and annual passes for friends and family.
Training and development.
Grow U offers hundreds of programs from certifications to undergraduate and graduate degrees, many fully funded. Learn more at: https://www.newportaquarium.com/Careers/Benefits/GrowU.
Newport Aquarium, owned by Herschend Enterprises, is committed to creating memories worth repeating.
Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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