About the employer
Beach Rider Amusements at Barefoot Landing sits in the lively Barefoot Landing complex in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, about 15 miles north of Myrtle Beach. Its attractions include bungee trampolines, a carousel and a kiddy train. It is owned by Adis Orbitron, which has provided amusement rides and games in Myrtle Beach since 1994.
You work outdoors in a hot, humid summer and are in direct contact with guests, so reliability, hard work and great customer service matter. Tips are possible. The employer organises shopping trips, bowling, international parties and a trip to Charleston, while the city offers beaches, concerts and festivals.
The job as Attraction Attendant
What you'll do
- Ensures the proper use of safety practices and procedures while operating the attraction, in addition to opening and closing procedures.
- In a friendly and professional manner, discreetly screens guests for ride requirements and special access needs.
- Loads and unloads the ride, checks ride restraints and lap bars, provides safety instructions, operates control consoles, and observes the ride to ensure safe operation of the attraction.
- Safely evacuates the ride in accordance with operating procedures.
- Welcomes and engages guests by delivering themed narrations or story lines and providing attraction information.
- Monitors the queue, makes appropriate adjustments and measures attraction wait times.
- Maintains a clean and safe work environment by constantly monitoring the immediate area and surroundings, ensuring a neat and organized work area, trash removal, and keeping the area free of debris, including proper maintenance of equipment and/or props.
What is required
Pay and hours
Housing
The employer provides an apartment with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, with two bunk beds per room, so you share a room with 3 to 4 people. There is a shared kitchen, living room, on-site laundry and high-speed WiFi, and it comes furnished with beds, linens, dishes and cookware. The landlord is Priscilla Calvo.
Location: South North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Why North Myrtle Beach?
North Myrtle Beach is one of the most popular summer destinations for international students in the USA — and for good reason. You’ll live minutes from 60 miles of golden sandy beaches, boardwalks, water parks, mini-golf courses, live music venues and endless seafood restaurants. Barefoot Landing itself is a waterfront entertainment complex packed with shops, restaurants and attractions, so your workplace is buzzing with visitors from all over the world. Off-shift, you can surf, kayak the Intracoastal Waterway, watch fireworks over the water, or hop on a road trip to Charleston, Savannah or Washington, D.C. at the end of your program.
About South Carolina
South Carolina's Myrtle Beach is one of the most popular Work & Travel destinations - miles of beaches, boardwalks and amusement parks. Jobs in hotels, restaurants and attractions are abundant, with a big international student community.
Ready to apply?
More offers from Beach Rider Amusements at Barefoot Landing
Ride Operator @ Beach Rider Amusements at Barefoot Landing