Kings Dominion a Cedar Fair Park - Games Sales Associates

HOST INFORMATION

PLACEMENT INFORMATION

WORK & TRAVEL USA

Kings Dominion a Cedar Fair Park

Games Sales Associates

Company Description:

Kings Dominion is one of the premiere regional theme parks in the United States featuring a world-class collection of roller coasters and

over 20 acres of fun in our on-site water park, Soak City.

Associates receive free, unlimited access to Kings Dominion and Soak City, discounts on park merchandise, and access to special associate

events like picnic days, parties, bingo and sporting events. We organize inexpensive day trips to some of the top east coast attractions like

Washington DC, Virginia Beach, Niagara Falls and New York City for a minimal cost! Kings Dominion is a great place to work and play!

Associates may take our free associate bus to local shopping areas, movie theaters, and downtown Richmond.

Doswell, Virginia is a small community located 30 minutes north of the state’s capital city, Richmond. We are located in a rural area of

Virginia with only a small store, a few hotels and a gas station within walking distance.

Housing is on-site and very affordable. Housing includes wireless internet access in all common areas. More than 3,000 students from

across the globe have participated in our international employment program since 1999. One of the things we’re best at is making sure our

students have a GREAT experience.

Host Website: https://www.kingsdominion.com/

Site of Activity: Kings Dominion a Cedar Fair Park

Parent Account Name: Cedar Fair Entertainment Company

Host Address: 16000 Theme Park Way , PO Box 2000 , Doswell , Virginia , 23047

Nearest Major City: Richmond , Virginia , Less than 25 miles away

Job Description:

Actively encourages guests to play skill games and awards prizes to winners in keeping with techniques learned during training. Some

locations require the associates to talk through a microphone to entice play. These positions require constant interaction with the public.

Responsible for handling cash transactions and counting out correct change. Responsible for maintaining a neat and clean work area.

High guest contact position. Must be willing to serve guests in a friendly and courteous manner. Must have self-confidence and a positive,

encouraging attitude. Above average ability to speak clearly and understand English required. Must be able to work alone or as part of a

COMPENSATION

JOB REQUIREMENTS

team. Must be able to take direction from supervisors and managers. Must have the ability to quickly and accurately collect and count

various amounts of American (USD) currency. Must have a great smile and like to talk to people.

Typical Schedule:

Rotating schedule between the hours of 8:00 am -1:00 am, Monday through Sunday for an average of 35 hours a week.

Seasonal changes to job duties or available hours: Yes

Business operates on weekends only at beginning or end of season Weekly hours will be different due to changes in the operating season

Job duties at beginning or end of season are different

Drug Test required: Yes

Hourly Wage: $15

Eligible for Tips: No

Estimated weekly wages including tips: $525

Bonus: No

* All figures above are pre-tax

Estimated average number of hours per week: 35

Estimated minimum number of hours per week: 30

Estimated maximum number of hours per week: 50

Potential fluctuation in hours per week:

There are times when we may close due to inclement weather. When we move into seven day a week operations there are typically more

hours available.

Average number of hours per week reached by last year's seasonal employees: 35

English Level required:

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AdvancedAdvanced

Required to be 21+: No

Previous Experience required: No

CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES

Qualifications & Conditions

Lifting

Lifting requirement: 25lbs/11kgs

Description:

May have to lift games stock and merchandise.

Standing for entire shift

Handling cleaning chemicals

Working outdoors

Working under direct sunlight

Other qualifications or conditions

Description:

High guest contact position. Must be willing to serve guests in a friendly and courteous manner. Above average ability to speak

and understand English required. Must be able to work alone or as part of a team. Must be able to take direction from

supervisors and managers. Must have ability to be pleasant and helpful to customers. Should be friendly and outgoing.

Job Training required: Yes

Length of job training:

16 Hours

Hours per week during training period: 40

Different wage during training period: No

Start on specific day of the week: No

Training requirements:

Associates will attend orientation and department training.

Need to wear uniform: Yes

Uniform Policy:

Associates are issued uniforms, free of charge. They are responsible for providing their footwear.

Cost of uniform: $0

Uniform laundry: Participant responsibility

Dress Code: Yes

Description:

Associates are expected to wear their complete uniform when on duty.

HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION

Types of Cultural Opportunities:

Shopping Trips, Trips to Major City, Trips to Nearby/Major Attractions, Company Parties, Movie or Game Nights

Additional Details about Cultural Offerings:

Kings Dominion offers various cultural opportunities throughout the season. Students will have the opportunity to explore areas all across

the Unites States ranging from another Cedar Fair Parks to Niagara Falls. These travel locations will be provided to students during their

time at the park.

Local Cultural Offering:

Kings Dominion utilizes the GRTC bus system which will pick up and drop off students to locations in Richmond, to which they can explore

the surrounding areas. Richmond has a variety of shopping centers, dining locations and indoor/outdoor recreational activities throughout

the summer season.

Housing Provided: Yes. Employer Guarantees employer - owned or employer - arranged housing to all hired participants. Required to stay.

Employer-owned or employer-arranged housing description:

Associate housing is co-ed dormitory style housing, with 4 occupants per room. We work to fulfill roommate requests as long as we have

open availability. Each room has a refrigerator. There is a shared kitchen on each floor, community bathrooms and showers on each floor,

a rec room, and outside picnic tables. Associates have free use of the swimming pool located at the adjoining campground. There is

laundry facilities on site that associates can pay to use. Associates will be required to provide their own bed linens.

Lease Agreement: Yes

Onsite Amenities:

Occupancy Requirements for Provided Housing:

Provided Housing Cost:

WiFi: Yes

Description:

Phone Service: Yes

Description:

Kitchen facilities: Yes

Description:

There is a shared kitchen on each floor of the dormitory.

Laundry facilities: Yes

Description:

For a fee, there is an onsite laundry facility.

Minimum Occupancy Per Room: 2

Maximum Occupancy Per Room: 2

Suggested Occupancy Per Room: 2

Rooming Arrangement Description:

Associate housing is co-ed dormitory style housing, with 2 occupants per room (not co-ed). We work to fulfill roommate requests

as long as we have open availability.

ARRIVAL INFORMATION

Transportation to Worksite:

Required to Pay for Provided Housing: Yes

Cost per Week: $52

Housing Cost Deducted from Paychecks: Yes

Utilities Costs: No

Housing Deposit: Yes

Cost: $150

Description:

The housing deposit is deducted out of the second pay check.

Housing Deposit Refundable: Yes

Conditions for Deposit Refund:

Housing deposits will be refunded if the room is returned in clean and damaged free and the associate worked the agreed upon

dates listed on their Hiring Agreement.

Details About Deposit Refund:

Housing deposits will be returned via direct deposit within 4 weeks of check out.

Walking Commute Time

Estimated commute time:

Under 15 minutes

Description: Housing is located next to the park, it is a quick walk to the work site.

Employer-Provided Transportation

Estimated commute time:

Under 15 minutes

Employer-Provided Transportation is free of charge

Description: Kings Dominion provides a shuttle bus to the park every 15 minutes.

Arrival Instructions:

We recommend you travel to Richmond, VA. If you plan to arrive in Richmond by plane, train or bus between the hours of 8:00 am to 8:00

pm a Kings Dominion staff member will come pick you up, FREE of charge! If you wish to be picked up, please email arrival information to

international@kingsdominion.com no later then two weeks BEFORE your scheduled arrival date. You can arrive to associate housing up to

24 hours prior to your start date.

Below are some transportation options to Richmond:

Richmond International Airport (RIC)- Located about 30 minutes south of Doswell. This is one of the primarily used airports for students in

the Work & Travel program. There are frequent pick-ups at this location due to its popularity in arrivals.

Richmond Train Station: Located about 30 minutes south of Doswell. This train station travels from various cities and drops off in

Richmond. Feel free to travel by train and we will pick you up from the Richmond station.

Greyhound: Bus Station- Located about 20 minutes south of Doswell. Greyhound Buses travel from various cities and has a drop off

location in Richmond. If your flight lands in a city that has Greyhound, travel on the bus and we will pick you up from the Greyhound

station.

TRAINING AND ONBOARDING

Suggested Arrival Airport:

Richmond International Airport, RIC, Less than 25 miles

Estimated cost of transportation to worksite from suggested airports: $50 to $75

If arriving after regular hours:

Suggested After-Hours Accommodation:

Quality Inn Richmond Airport

5240 Airport Square Ln

Sandston , Virginia 23150

https://www.choicehotels.com/virginia/sandston/quality-inn-hotels/va033?source=gyxt

804-226-1800

$50 to $75

Pre-Arrival Onboarding:

Social Security Number:

Require participants to apply for SSN before arrival at worksite: Yes

Details about how to apply for Social Security Number:

Kings Dominion will schedule and provide transportation to the Social Security office.

Nearest SSA Office: Richmond , Virginia , Less than 25 miles

Other:

Wage Payment Schedule:

Associates are paid bi-weekly direct deposit.

Meal Plan: Not available

Provide Certificates/Performance Evaluations: Yes

Hire in Groups:

Grooming Requirements:

Associates are expected to dress in a manner consistent with Kings Dominion values. Hair must be neat, clean and well groomed, Tattoos

are permitted as long as they do not display slogans or images that are demeaning, feature profanity or other messages that do not

COMMUNITY AMENITIES

promote or enhance a safe, inclusive, productive environment.

Second Job Availability: Yes, likely

Applicable Company Policies:

At Kings Dominion safety is one of our Cornerstones so while working in the park Associates may not use or have visible their cell phones.

In Town, Requires Transportation:

Food Market, Shopping Mall, Post Office, Bank, Restaurants, Fitness Center, Internet Cafe, Public Library