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At Six Flags, we're always looking for good people. If you're hard-working and dedicated, we'd love to hear from you. Students, moms, dads, seniors, and people of all cultures and genders are encouraged to apply. Bookmark this page today, and check back frequently to see all the latest jobs. 

SEASONAL POSITIONS


Sales Worker: Admission Attendant

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: Ticket sales transactions, make change, and provide tickets to Guests. Interact with Guests in a positive manner. Provide Guests with Park information and assistance when needed.
Skills required: Basic literacy and math for guest interaction, equipment use and cash handling respectively. Ability to count and make change from a cash register computer and till bag, work on your feet at all times, and work in an outdoor location. Must be willing to work in all weather conditions.
Age Requirements: 21 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings 
Pay rate: Please contact park.
Contact: Apply for this job online

Service Worker: Bartender

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: Preparing/serving beer, wine and spirits. Food preparation and presentation. Food serving and quality control. guest interaction and service. Cash handling. Stock handling and storage. Restaurant cleaning and set-up.
Skills required: Basic literacy and math for guest interaction, equipment use and cash handling respectively. Ability to count and make change from a cash register computer and till bag, work on your feet at all times, and work in an outdoor location. Must be willing to work in all weather conditions.
Age Requirements: 21 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings 
Pay rate: Please contact park.
Contact: Apply for this job online

Office / Clerical: Cash Control

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: Properly account for Park Cash receipts on a daily basis.
Skills required: Proficiency in Excel preferred. Candidates must agree to and pass background and credit checks; have a valid driver's license; and possess a High School diploma or GED. Extensive experience as cashier or some type of mathematical/computational work preferred.
Age Requirements: 18 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings, Nights (Third shift)
Pay rate: Please contact park.
Contact: Apply for this job online

Host/Hostess: Costume Character

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: Perform as costumed character. Assist other costumed characters into costumes and during on-stage appearances; escort other characters to appearance sites; maintain proper guest and character interaction. Properly groom and maintain costume pieces. Maintain clean and safe working environment at all times.
Skills required: Ability to walk or dance in oversized costumes and foot covering pieces. Must be able to communicate well, and enjoy children. Characters are required to fit the height and weight parameters for the costumes.
Age Requirements: 15 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings 
Pay rate: Please contact park.
Contact: Apply for this job online

Host/Hostess: EMT (B/I/P)

Position Type: Seasonal
Skills required: IL EMT-B, EMT-P License or qualification for IL Reciprocity as an EMT-B or EMT-P. Valid CPR card. Valid driver's License
Age Requirements: 18 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings 
Pay rate: Please contact park.
Contact: Apply for this job online

Service Worker: Food Services Attendant

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: Food preparation and presentation; food serving and quality control; guest interaction/service; cash handling; stock handling and storage; restaurant cleaning and set-up.
Skills required: Ability to handle cash transactions accurately. Must be able to work Saturdays and Sundays throughout the season.
Age Requirements: 15 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings 
Pay rate: Please contact park.
Contact: Apply for this job online

Host/Hostess: Front Gate Host/Hostess

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: Continually act as a salesperson, selling the skill game to the guests by giving tips and explaining the rules. Maintain an even cash bank and handle all cash transactions accurately. Provide guests with quick and friendly service.
Skills required: Basic math skills to make change. Communication skills, outgoing and friendly personality and a safety awareness. Must be able to work outdoors and on your feet in all types of weather conditions.
Age Requirements: 15 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings 
Pay rate: Please contact park.
Contact: Apply for this job online

Service Worker: Games Host/Hostess

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: Continually act as a salesperson, selling the skill game to the guests by giving tips and explaining the rules. Maintain an even cash bank and handle all cash transactions accurately. Provide guests with quick and friendly service.
Skills required: Basic math skills to make change. Communication skills, outgoing and friendly personality and a safety awareness. Must be able to work outdoors and on your feet in all types of weather conditions.
Age Requirements: 15 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings 
Pay rate: Please contact park.
Contact: Apply for this job online

Operative: Guest Relations Host/Hostess

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: Field frontline inquiries from guests visiting the theme park; resolve a wide variety of guest concerns and comments; field phone inquires from guests; facilitate a variety of unique sales transaction, including ticket sales, season pass sales, and Fast Lane sales. Provide guests with special services and accommodations. Cross-train in ticket sales, ticket-taking and season pass functions.
Skills required: Good communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. P.C. and Windows experience. Must be able to work up to 40 hours per week, including weekends.
Age Requirements: 18 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings
Pay rate: Please contact park.
Contact: Apply for this job online

Laborer : Landscaping

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: N/A
Skills required: Valid driver's license; High School diploma or equivalent; good hand/eye coordination; Horticultural courses helpful.
Age Requirements: 18 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings
Pay rate: Please contact park.
Contact: Apply for this job online

Operative: Lifeguard

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: Shallow Water Lifeguards will guard water that is 4' or less in depth. Special Facilities Lifeguards will guard water that is greater than 4' deep at the Hurricane Bay Wave Pool. Provide a safe, and clean aquatics facility, by effectively managing attractions and grounds. Actively guard all pools, activity areas and slide attractions per Ellis and Associates protocols. Achieve, receive and maintain Ellis and Associates certification. Adhere to all Ellis and Associates policies and procedures as taught by certified E&A instructor.
Skills required: Must be able to work in all weather conditions. Comfortable in and around water of all temperatures. Must be able to become certified through the Jeff Ellis and Associates National Pool and Waterpark Lifeguard training program. Able to work up to 40 hours per week, including nights, weekends, and varied shifts. Provide a commitment of employment to begin in early May and continue through Labor Day.
Age Requirements: 16 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings
Pay rate: Please contact park.
Contact: Apply for this job online

Professional: Loss Prevention Officer

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: Conduct investigations regarding employee/guest dishonesty and violations of company policy.
Skills required: Must have Diploma or GED. Courses in Accounting, Criminal Justice or Communications is preferred.
Age Requirements: 18 or older
Pay rate: Please contact park.
Contact: Apply for this job online

Laborer: Maintenance Mechanic

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: Mechanical maintenance, fiberglass, HVAC food equipment, plumbing, laborer and landscaper.
Skills required: Basic tool set and driver's license required. Some aptitude for mechanical and electrical required.
Age Requirements: 18 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings 
Pay rate: Please contact the park
Contact: Apply for this job online

Host/Hostess: Merchandise Host/Hostess

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: Cash handling with or without a register. Stocking and displaying of merchandise. General housekeeping of the unit. Assist guests with purchases. Organizing stockrooms and maintaining a safe environment.
Skills required: Basic math skills to operate cash register and make change accurately. Must be able to work standing up in both indoor and outdoor locations, in all types of weather conditions.
Age Requirements: 15 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings 
Pay rate: Please contact park.
Contact: Apply for this job online

Operative: Metal Detector Officer

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: High school diploma or GED; strong written and verbal communication skills; capable of standing at a fixed post for long periods of time; able to work in all weather conditions; able to handle stressful situations; able to work at least one weekend day; flexible to change.
Skills required: N/A
Age Requirements: 18 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings 
Pay rate: Please contact park.
Contact: Apply for this job online

Laborer : Park Operations Host/Hostess

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: RESTROOM ATTENDANT POSITION: Maintain a high standard of restroom cleanliness. Follow all guidelines and checklists applied to Restroom Cleanliness. Assist with cleaning of patios and sweeping streets. Provide guest-friendly information.
Skills required: Must be able to lift 50-60 lbs and carry 50-60 lbs. Ability to work independently for long periods of time in indoor locations.
Age Requirements: 16 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings 
Pay rate: $8/hr
Contact: Apply for this job online

Operative: Park Services Host/Hostess

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: Maintain cleanliness of the park, including restrooms, patios and streets. Initiate contact with guests in a positive manner by providing information/directions. Empty trash cans and monitor placement, moving when necessary. Assist with other cleaning projects throughout the theme park and water park.
Skills required: Ability to lift a maximum weight of 50-60 lbs and push a maximum weight of 70 lbs. Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Age Requirements: 16 or older
Availability Requirements: Days    Evenings 
Pay rate: Please contact park.
Contact: Apply for this job online

Operative: Parking Lot Host/Hostess

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: Able to stand for long periods of time in adverse weather conditions; work with minimal supervision; willing to clean; ability to work one weekend day; cash-handling experience preferred.
Skills required: N/A
Age Requirements: 16 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings 
Pay rate: Please contact park.
Contact: Apply for this job online

Operative: Parking Lot Host/Hostess

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: Seasonal employee needed for the park's toll plaza. Skills required: Must have cash-handling experience; outgoing and friendly personality; good verbal communications.
Age Requirements: 16 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings
Pay rate: Please contact park.
Contact: Apply for this job online

Host/Hostess: Ride Host/Hostess

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: Assist guests in loading and unloading of the ride and all restraining systems. Operate the control panel to run the ride and observe the ride while in motion. Enforce all park policies and safety guidelines. Interact with guests in a positive manner.
Skills required: Comfortable with heights, ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Age Requirements: 16 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings
Pay rate: Please contact park.
Contact: Apply for this job online

Host/Hostess: Security

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: Patrol Theme Park and parking lots on foot and by vehicle. Effectively communicate information and directions to guests and employees. Work fixed posts to monitor vehicle and pedestrian traffic, while verifying parking stickers, I.D badges, packages, etc. Drive vehicles on mobile patrols. Direct traffic. Assist guests and employees in problem-solving and rapidly respond to emergency situations. Complete written contact, incident and general reports.
Skills required: Requires strong written and verbal communication skills; capable of standing at a fixed post for long periods of time; able to work in all weather conditions; able to handle stressful situations; able to work at least one weekend day; flexible to change.
Age Requirements: 18 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings. Nights (Third shift) 
Pay rate: Please contact park.
Contact: Apply for this job online

Host/Hostess: Show Attendant

Position Type: Seasonal
Description: Working in the Entertainment department as venue host/hostess or character escort.
Skills required: Able to work weekends; Stand for long periods of time in all types of weather conditions; Outgoing, friendly and have good verbal communications.
Age Requirements: 16 or older
Availability Requirements: Days, Evenings 
Pay rate: Please contact park.
Contact: Apply for this job online


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