San Diego Trading Company Belmont Park 6

• Achieving established sales goals
• Greeting customers, responding to questions, improving engagement with merchandise and providing outstanding customer service
• Operating cash registers, managing financial transactions, and balancing drawers
• Directing customers to merchandise within the store
• Increasing in store sales
• Superior product knowledge
• Maintaining an orderly appearance throughout the sales floor
• Introducing promotions and opportunities to customers
• Cross-selling products to increase purchase amounts

Live the California Dream as a Sales Associate in Belmont Park

Imagine clocking in a few steps away from the Pacific Ocean, with the sound of the wooden roller coaster in the background and the smell of the ocean breeze in the air. San Diego Trading Company at Belmont Park #6 is looking for energetic, friendly university students to join their retail team for the Summer to Fall season in San Diego, California.

Belmont Park is one of San Diego’s most famous attractions — a historic beachfront amusement park in Mission Beach that welcomes thousands of visitors every single day. As a Sales Associate here, you won’t just be working: you’ll be part of the vibrant energy of one of America’s best beach destinations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Welcoming guests with a smile and helping them find the perfect souvenir, beachwear or gift
• Operating the cash register and handling card and cash transactions accurately
• Restocking shelves, organizing merchandise and keeping displays looking fresh and attractive
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe store environment
• Answering questions about products, prices and the park itself
• Working as part of an international, fast-paced and fun retail team

Pay & Schedule

You’ll earn $17.25 per hour for an average of 32 hours per week. This position does not include tips, but the solid hourly rate and the possibility of extra hours during peak season make it a great earner. The season runs from summer through fall, giving you plenty of time to save money and explore.

Why San Diego?

San Diego is famous for its perfect year-round weather, 70 miles of beaches, laid-back surf culture and incredible Mexican food. In your free time you can surf at Mission Beach, kayak in La Jolla Cove, visit the world-famous San Diego Zoo, explore the historic Gaslamp Quarter or take a short trip to Los Angeles, Las Vegas or even Tijuana, Mexico. Public transport and bikes make getting around the Mission Beach area easy and affordable.

What We’re Looking For

• University students aged 18–25 eligible for the Work & Travel USA J-1 program
• Conversational to good English communication skills
• A friendly, outgoing personality and genuine customer-service attitude
• Reliability, punctuality and the ability to work weekends and holidays
• Ability to stand for long periods and handle a busy, high-traffic environment
• Previous retail experience is a plus, but full training is provided

Benefits of This Placement

• Competitive $17.25/hour wage in a top tourist destination
• Work directly on the beachfront at a legendary amusement park
• Improve your English and customer-service skills every day
• Meet students and travelers from all over the world
• Valuable international work experience for your CV

Spots for beachfront positions in San Diego fill up fast — apply today and make this the summer you’ll never forget!