How to hire an amusement park worker

How to hire an amusement park worker, step by step

Here's a step-by-step amusement park worker hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an amusement park worker job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new amusement park worker
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an amusement park worker, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   An amusement park worker's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, amusement park workers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of amusement park workers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Amusement Park Worker	Description	Hourly rate
   Amusement Park Worker		$4-28
   Recreation Attendant	Recreation attendants assist instructors and visitors with various recreational activities. The basic duties of the position involve monitoring the front desk of recreation centers and usage of its facilities, making for a vital component of its operations... Show more	$6-20
   Golf Range Attendant	The golf range attendant is responsible for maintaining the golf course driving range. Your major duty as an attendant working on the golf range is to ensure it is well maintained and organized and that there is a sufficient supply of range balls for golfers... Show more	$10-16

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • GRASS
   • Hand Tools
   • Mowing
   • Safety Regulations
   • Safety Standards
   • Customer Service

   Responsibilities:

   • Maintain campus security, safety and cleanliness.
   • Load cafeteria trays/silverware/cookware into commercial dishwasher.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your amusement park worker job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An amusement park worker salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for an amusement park worker in Pennsylvania may be lower than in Vermont, and an entry-level amusement park worker usually earns less than a senior-level amusement park worker. Additionally, an amusement park worker with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average amusement park worker salary

   $12.22hourly

   $25,412 yearly

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   Entry-level amusement park worker salary

   $10,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average amusement park worker salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Massachusetts	$32,908	$16
   2	California	$30,568	$15
   3	New York	$29,605	$14
   4	Washington	$29,293	$14
   5	Oregon	$28,411	$14
   6	Colorado	$26,650	$13
   7	New Jersey	$26,432	$13
   8	Minnesota	$24,804	$12
   9	Florida	$24,693	$12
   10	Georgia	$23,624	$11
   11	Illinois	$22,316	$11
   12	Missouri	$21,738	$10
   13	Iowa	$21,656	$10
   14	Texas	$21,453	$10
   15	Indiana	$21,160	$10
   16	Ohio	$20,063	$10
   17	Oklahoma	$19,959	$10

   Average amusement park worker salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	City of Louisville	$43,860	$21.09
   2	City of Pueblo	$43,761	$21.04	1
   3	New York State Restaurant Association	$42,361	$20.37
   4	Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation	$41,451	$19.93
   5	Woodfield Country Club	$41,401	$19.90	2
   6	City of Aurora	$40,708	$19.57	1
   7	City of Abilene Texas	$40,604	$19.52	2
   8	City of Atlanta	$40,517	$19.48	7
   9	City of Cincinnati	$39,688	$19.08
   10	MGR	$38,514	$18.52
   11	City of Pasadena	$37,948	$18.24	15
   12	Adams County Government Center	$35,872	$17.25
   13	San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance	$34,298	$16.49
   14	City of Corvallis	$33,836	$16.27
   15	Adecco	$33,804	$16.25	64
   16	Pugh CPAs	$32,769	$15.75
   17	City of New York	$32,237	$15.50
   18	City of Thornton	$31,945	$15.36
   19	Missouri State Fair	$31,608	$15.20
   20	Casey's	$30,978	$14.89

4. Writing an amusement park worker job description

   An amusement park worker job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an amusement park worker job description:

   Amusement park worker job description example

   Terrain Park Worker participates in the daily operation and maintenance of the terrain parks and halfpipe. In addition to setting up and breaking down features for events, Terrain Park Worker also encourages and maintains outstanding guest relations with all park users.
   Essential Job Functions
   Daily maintenance including raking, shoveling, salting and setting up/breaking down banners, flags, signage, fencing, etc. Inspect features daily Tests features as directed by park management Reports guest injuries to ski patrol and assist at accident scene Operate salt monkey and snowmobile if scheduled Educates park users and promotes terrain park etiquette
   
   Qualifications
   
   Must be 18 years of age or older Valid driver's license required High school diploma or equivalent preferred Fluent in English required; some Spanish helpful Working knowledge of park layout/design and park event experience preferred Basic familiarity with Google Sketch Up and able to implement creative designs into plans Successful completion of ASC snowmobile licensing training preferred Successful completion of ASC chainsaw certification preferred First Aid certification preferred
   
   Additional Information
   
   Supervision Given and Received:
   Supervision Given: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
   Supervision Received: Works under direct supervision of Terrain Park Supervisors and Managers. Tasks are assigned according to specific procedures, and work is checked frequently. Instruction, advice and assistance are readily available.
   Work Environment and Physical Demands:
   Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, bend or be on your feet for extended periods of time
   Regularly work in wet, cold, hot conditions requiring the use of protective apparel/equipment to prevent exposure to the elements and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces
   Must be able to frequently lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance (weight limits can vary according to position, but no more than 50)
   
   The physical demands described here are representative of those thatmust be metby an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodationsmay be madeto enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
   
   This job descriptionis designedto indicate the general nature and level of work. Itis not designedto contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
   
   Aspen Skiing Company / ASPENX / The Little Nell /Limelight Hotelis an equal opportunity employer.
   
   For an overview of Aspen Skiing Company's benefits and other compensation visit aspensnowmass.com/jobs/benefits
   
   As of March 11th 2022, Aspen Skiing Company, ASPENX, The Little Nell, and The Limelight Hotels will no longer require all active employees to be fully vaccinated in the workplace.Read more about our policies as it relates to employee safety here

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right amusement park worker for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your amusement park worker job on Zippia to find and recruit amusement park worker candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit amusement park workers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new amusement park worker

   Once you've found the amusement park worker candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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