About the employer
Atlantic Fun Park is a lively amusement destination on the Virginia Beach oceanfront in Virginia, operated by HP Ventures LLC. The park offers family rides, thrill attractions, towering Ferris wheels, midway games with prizes, and classic fun foods and carnival-style entertainment for all ages.
For a seasonal student, this means a busy, people-focused summer in one of the best-known beach resorts on the US East Coast. You'll work in a welcoming, energetic atmosphere surrounded by families and visitors, alongside colleagues from around the world – a great chance to practise your English and enjoy a classic American summer.
The job as Game Operator
What you'll do
- Welcome guests to the midway games with a friendly attitude and help them get set up to play
- Explain how each game works
- Collect payments or tickets
- Award prizes to winners
- Keep the area clean and inviting
What is required
Pay and hours
Housing
Housing is provided by the employer and all hired participants are required to stay in it. It is described as very nice, with free WiFi, excellent cell service, a kitchen in the living accommodations and laundry facilities. The housing agreement is signed online at https://www.cozzyhousing.com/lease-agreement-for-seasonal-shared-accommodation/.
Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Why Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach is a classic American summer destination – three miles of golden sand, a 3-mile oceanfront boardwalk, live music, seafood restaurants and a huge international student community. After your shift you can swim in the Atlantic, rent a bike along the boardwalk, catch a sunset at the Cape Henry Lighthouse or hop on a bus to Washington D.C. and New York for a weekend adventure.
The city is famous among Work & Travel participants for being safe, walkable, student-friendly and full of second-job opportunities.
About Virginia
Virginia combines historic towns with the lively Virginia Beach oceanfront. Summer work is plentiful in beach hotels, resorts and restaurants along the Atlantic coast.
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