Beach Rider Amusements at Barefoot Landing

Ride the Best Summer of Your Life on the South Carolina Coast

Imagine clocking in to the sound of laughter, carnival music and the ocean breeze rolling in off the Atlantic. Beach Rider Amusements at the iconic Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach is looking for energetic university students to join its team as Attraction Attendants for the Summer to Fall season. If you love people, sunshine and a fast-paced, fun environment, this is the Work & Travel USA job you've been dreaming about.

What You'll Be Doing

• Welcoming guests with a smile, selling tickets and scanning wristbands
• Safely loading and unloading riders, fastening seat belts and safety restraints
• Operating ride controls and monitoring attractions to keep everyone safe
• Explaining ride rules, height requirements and safety instructions to families
• Keeping your attraction area clean, tidy and photo-ready
• Helping with daily opening and closing checks and light maintenance support
• Answering guest questions about the park and Barefoot Landing

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.

Pay & Benefits

• $12.00 per hour — reliable, steady income all season
• Tips included — friendly attendants take home extra cash
• 35 hours per week guaranteed, with overtime often available in peak season
• Employer experienced with J-1 Work & Travel students and cultural exchange
• Huge international team — make friends from dozens of countries
• Real customer service, safety and teamwork experience for your CV
• Daily English practice with American guests and coworkers

What We're Looking For

• University students aged 18–25 with a valid J-1 Work & Travel visa
• Conversational to good English — you'll speak with guests all day
• Outgoing, positive attitude and genuine love for working with people and kids
• Ability to stand, walk and work outdoors in warm, sunny weather
• Reliability, punctuality and a strong sense of responsibility for guest safety
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays — that's when the fun happens!
• Availability from summer through fall (longer stays especially welcome)

Ready to trade lecture halls for roller coasters? Spots at Beach Rider Amusements fill quickly every season. Apply now and spend your Work & Travel USA summer making memories — and money — on the beautiful South Carolina coast!

Turn Your Summer Into an Amusement Park Adventure

Imagine clocking in to the sound of laughter, carnival music and ocean breeze rolling in off the Atlantic. At Beach Rider Amusements, located inside the famous Barefoot Landing entertainment complex in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, you won't just have a summer job – you'll be part of thousands of families' favourite vacation memories.

We're looking for energetic, friendly and reliable university students to join our team as Ride Operators for the Summer to Fall season. If you love people, music, sunshine and a fast-paced environment, this is your spot.

What You'll Be Doing

• Safely operating amusement rides and attractions following strict safety procedures
• Greeting guests, checking tickets and wristbands, and managing queue lines
• Securing restraints, checking height and safety requirements for each rider
• Giving clear, friendly safety instructions over the microphone
• Keeping ride areas clean, organized and looking their best
• Answering guest questions about the park, attractions and Barefoot Landing
• Helping with opening and closing procedures and daily safety inspections

Why North Myrtle Beach?

Barefoot Landing is one of the Grand Strand's top destinations – over 100 shops, restaurants, live music venues and attractions built around a beautiful 27-acre lake. Just minutes away you'll find 60 miles of golden Atlantic coastline, boardwalks, beach volleyball, water sports and the legendary Myrtle Beach nightlife.

North Myrtle Beach is one of the most popular Work & Travel USA destinations for a reason: a huge international student community, affordable housing, walkable neighbourhoods, and something to do every single night. You'll finish your shift and be on the sand within minutes.

Compensation & Benefits

• $12.00 per hour – solid, reliable pay from day one
• Tips included – guests love to reward friendly operators, boosting your weekly earnings
• 35 guaranteed hours per week, with the possibility of extra hours during peak season
• Paid on-the-job training – no previous experience needed
• Free or discounted ride privileges and staff perks
• Work alongside international students from all over the world
• Long season (Summer to Fall) = more hours, more money, more travel time at the end

What We're Looking For

• University students aged 18–25 on a valid J-1 Work & Travel visa
• Conversational English – you'll speak with guests all day
• A positive, outgoing attitude and a big smile
• Ability to stand for long periods and work outdoors in warm, sunny weather
• Reliability, punctuality and a strong safety mindset
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays – that's when the fun happens!
• Willingness to stay through the Fall season

Ready to Ride?

Positions at Beach Rider Amusements fill up fast every season. If you want a summer full of sunshine, new friends from around the globe, ocean sunsets and great earnings – apply today and start your American adventure at Barefoot Landing!