Casino Beach Pier Breakwater Beach

Work Where Everyone Else Vacations

Imagine clocking in with the Atlantic Ocean at your back, the smell of funnel cake in the air, and the sound of screaming riders on the roller coaster above you. That’s a normal shift at Casino Beach Pier & Breakwater Beach in legendary Seaside Heights, New Jersey – one of the most iconic boardwalks in the United States and the perfect base for your Work & Travel USA summer.

We’re hiring international university students as Ride Operators for the Summer to Fall season. If you’re energetic, safety-minded and love being around people, this is the job that turns a summer into the story you’ll tell for years.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Safely operating amusement rides, water slides and attractions across the pier and water park
• Checking and securing restraints, harnesses and safety bars before every ride cycle
• Greeting guests, explaining ride rules and measuring height requirements
• Loading and unloading riders quickly and smoothly to keep lines moving
• Monitoring ride areas, reporting any maintenance or safety concerns immediately
• Keeping your ride area clean, organized and looking great all season long
• Delivering friendly, high-energy customer service to families from all over the world

The Details

• Position: Ride Operator
• Employer: Casino Beach Pier & Breakwater Beach
• Location: Seaside Heights, New Jersey
• Pay: $15.50 per hour
• Hours: approximately 35 hours per week
• Season: Summer to Fall
• Tips: Not applicable for this position

Why Seaside Heights?

Seaside Heights is classic American beach culture: a mile-long boardwalk, arcades, pizza slices the size of your face, live music and sunsets over Barnegat Bay. The beach is literally steps from work. On your days off you can surf, play volleyball, ride the coaster you operate, or hop a bus to New York City (about 1.5–2 hours), Philadelphia or Atlantic City for a weekend adventure.

The town is packed with international students every summer, so you’ll build friendships with people from Bulgaria, Poland, Turkey, Jamaica, Ukraine and beyond – all working the same boardwalk and sharing the same once-in-a-lifetime experience.

What You Get

• Competitive $15.50/hour pay with an extended season into the fall
• Opportunity for extra hours during peak weekends and holidays
• Real-world experience in guest service, safety operations and teamwork for your CV
• A fun, young, multicultural team environment
• Free time on one of the East Coast’s most famous beaches
• Employer experienced in hosting Work & Travel students

What We’re Looking For

• University student aged 18–25 with valid J-1 Work & Travel sponsorship
• Conversational English – you’ll be talking to guests all day
• Attention to detail and a serious commitment to safety procedures
• Ability to stand for long periods and work outdoors in sun, heat and occasional rain
• Availability on weekends, evenings and US holidays (that’s when the boardwalk comes alive!)
• Positive attitude, reliability and a big smile
• No previous experience required – full training provided

Ready to Ride?

Spots on the Jersey Shore fill fast every season. Apply now to secure your place as a Ride Operator at Casino Beach Pier & Breakwater Beach and spend your summer where the boardwalk never sleeps.