WORK & TRAVEL USA | Kings Dominion
C/ Hermosilla, 41, 1º ext. izda. – 28001 Madrid | T. 917 819 910 | wat@fsl.es | www.fsl.es |
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KINGS DOMINION A CEDAR FAIR PARK
Doswell, VA.
Host information
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 aractions 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 aordable. Housing includes wire-
less internet access in all common areas. More than 3,000 stu-
dents from across the globe have participated in our interna-
tional employment program since 1999. One of the things we’re
best at is making sure our students have a GREAT experience.
Host Website: hps://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.
Placement information
Testing equipment, operate rides, assist guests with seating,
give safety instructions to the guests, maintain cleanliness,
sweeping, trash removal, other duties as assigned. Employees
working as Ride Hosts will also work in the Park Services De-
partment on a rotating basis. Park Services Responsibilities will
include sweeping the park midways, emptying trash containers
throughout the park, cleaning the restrooms. The job of Ride
Operator and Park Services host are shared between the two
departments.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Should feel comfortable
speaking English on a regular basis. Must be able to work alone
or as part of a team. Must be able to take direction from supervi-
sors and managers. Must have the ability to be pleasant and hel-
pful to guests. Must have a great smile and be nice to our guests.
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: Ye s
Business operates on weekends only at beginning or end of
season.
Drug Test required: Ye s
Compensation
Hourly Wage: $14
Eligible for Tips: No
Estimated weekly wages including tips: $490
Bonus: No
* All gures 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 uctuation in hours per week: Hours uctuate based
on daily operations and weather.
Average number of hours per week reached by
last year’s seasonal employees: 35
Overtime Policy: No, exempt from paying overtime by law
Job-Specic Benets: A 20% discount on merchandise in the
park, 25% discount on food in the park, complimentary tickets
and associate only events.
Ride Operator – Operador de atracciones
WORK & TRAVEL USA | Kings Dominion
C/ Hermosilla, 41, 1º ext. izda. – 28001 Madrid | T. 917 819 910 | wat@fsl.es | www.fsl.es |
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Job requirements
English Level required: Upper-Intermediate
Required to be 21+: No
Previous Experience required: No
Qualications & Conditions:
Standing for entire shift
Handling cleaning chemicals
Working outdoors
Working under direct sunlight
Job Training required: Yes
Length of job training: 24 hours
Hours per week during training period: 35
Dierent wage during training period: No
Start on specic day of the week: No
Training requirements: Ride Operators will have to pass a writ-
ten test, a demonstration test and complete a checklist to work
as a Ride Operator.
Need to wear uniform: Ye s
Uniform Policy: Uniforms are issued free of charge but the Asso-
ciate is responsible for footwear. Shoes should be all black, clo-
sed toe athletic shoes.
Cost of uniform: $0
Uniform laundry: Participant responsibility
Dress Code: Ye s
Description: Associates are required to wear issued uniforms
while on duty and meet all grooming standard requirements.
Cultural opportunities
Types of Cultural Opportunities: Potlucks or Dinners, Shopping
Trips, Trips to Major City, Trips to Nearby/Major Aractions,
Company Parties, Movie or Game Night.
Additional Details about Cultural Oerings: Kings Dominion
oers various cultural opportunities throughout the season. Stu-
dents will have the opportunity to explore areas all across the
Unites States ranging from other Cedar Fair Parks to Niagara
Falls. These travel locations will be provided to students during
their time at the park.
Housing and transportation
Housing Provided: Yes. Employer Guarantees employer - owned
or employer - arranged housing to all hired participants. Requi-
red to stay.
Employer-owned or employer-arranged housing description:
Associate housing is co-ed dormitory style housing, with 4 occu-
pants per room. We work to fulll roommate requests as long as
we have open availability. Each room has a refrigerator. There is a
shared kitchen on each oor, community bathrooms and showers
on each oor, a rec room, and outside picnic tables. Associates
have free use of the swimming pool located at the adjoining cam-
pground. There is laundry facilities on site that associates can pay
to use. Associates will be required to provide their own bed linens.
Lease Agreement: Ye s
ONSITE AMENITIES:
WiFi:
Ye s
Phone Service: Ye s
Kitchen facilities: Yes. There is a shared kitchen on each oor of
the dormitory.
Laundry facilities: Yes. For a fee, there is an onsite laundry facility.
OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS FOR PROVIDED HOUSING:
Minimum Occupancy Per Room: 4
Maximum Occupancy Per Room:
4
Suggested Occupancy Per Room: 4
Rooming Arrangement Description: Associate housing is co-ed
dormitory style housing, with 4 occupants per room (not co-ed).
We work to fulll roommate requests as long as we have open
availability.
PROVIDED HOUSING COST:
Required to Pay for Provided Housing: Ye s
Cost per Week: $52
Housing Cost Deducted from Paychecks: Ye s
Utilities Costs: No
Housing Deposit: Ye s
Cost: $150
Description: The housing deposit is deducted out of the second
pay check.
Housing Deposit Refundable: Ye s
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.
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Details About Deposit Refund: Housing deposits will be retur-
ned via direct deposit within 4 weeks of check out.
TRANSPORTATION TO WORKSITE:
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: Free of charge
Description: Kings Dominion provides a shule bus to the park
every 15 minutes.
Arrival information
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 sta 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 minu-
tes 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.
Ashland Train Station: Located about 10 minutes south of
Doswell. This train station travels from various cities and drops
o in Ashland. Feel free to travel by train and we will pick you up
from the Ashland station.
Greyhound Bus Station: Located about 20 minutes south of
Doswell. Greyhound Buses travel from various cities and has a
drop o location in Richmond. If your ight lands in a city that
has Greyhound, travel on the bus and we will pick you up from
the Greyhound station.
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
hps://www.choicehotels.com/virginia/sandston/quali-
ty-inn-hotels/va033?source=gyxt 804-226-1800
$50 to $75
Training and onboarding
Pre-Arrival Onboarding: No
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Require participants to apply for SSN
before arrival at worksite: Ye s
Details about how to apply for Social Security Number: Kings
Dominion will schedule and provide transportation to the Social
Security oice.
Nearest SSA Oice: Richmond, Virginia, Less than 25 miles.
OTHER:
Wage Payment Schedule: Associates are paid bi-weekly direct
deposit.
Meal Plan: Not available
Provide Certicates/Performance Evaluations: Ye s
Hire in Groups: Ye s
Maximum Group Size:
Grooming Requirements:
• Associates are expected to dress in a manner consistent with
Kings Dominion values.
• Hair must be neat, clean and well groomed.
• Taoos are permied as long as they do not display slogans
or images that are demeaning, feature profanity or other
messages that do not promote or enhance a safe, inclusive,
productive environment.
Second Job Availability: Yes, unlikely
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.
Community amenities
In Town, Requires Transportation: Food Market, Shopping Mall,
Post Oice, Bank, Restaurants, Fitness Center, Internet Cafe,
Public Library.
