Park Operations Internship Program

Job Description

Park Operations Internship Program

Are you ready to elevate your internship experience? Six Flags Great Escape invites you to join the Park Operations Internship Program this summer. This isn’t just an internship; it’s a unique opportunity to gain invaluable hands-on experience, forge lasting friendships, enhance your resume, expand your knowledge and skills, and contribute meaningfully to the operations of New York’s premier theme park. It’s a chance to make a real-world difference in a dynamic and exciting environment.

Program Highlights & Responsibilities

• Employee Housing: Available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Contact the HR Team for more details.
• Networking: Meet and network with fellow college interns and park leaders, building connections that will last a lifetime.
• Hands-on Leadership: Gain first-hand knowledge and experience by working directly in the field in an operations leadership position.
• Supervisory Role: Oversee members of the Operations team in a supervisory capacity within one or more key departments: Ride Operations, Park Services, or Guest Experience.
• Leadership Engagement: Seize valuable opportunities to meet, engage, and learn directly from park leaders and management.
• Executive Shadowing: Gain insight by shadowing and interacting with park Directors and the Park President.
• Capstone Project: Participate in a “Capstone Presentation” focused on improving a specific aspect of the park/resort operation.
• Resort Learning: Learn from leaders at our affiliated hotel & indoor waterpark operation.
• Guest Safety & Experience:
  • Provide guests with a safe and enjoyable ride experience.
  • Entertain guests and help calm their nerves as they board our world-class thrill machines.
  • Operate attractions by pushing buttons and pulling switches to launch them through the course.
  • Ensure all safety measures are met: seatbelts are tight, loose items are secure, and lap bars are locked.
  • Enforce rider restrictions and accurately measure for height requirements.
  • Assist guests efficiently and cautiously in and out of ride vehicles and through the queue lines.
  • Maintain cleanliness and aesthetic appeal of ride patios and midways.
• Emergency Response: Act as a first responder to ride emergencies and respond appropriately according to training.
• Team Management & Training:
  • Ensure quality control of your assigned crew.
  • Train and audit ride operators and attendants to uphold the highest level of safety standards.
  • Create and implement effective break plans for team members.
  • Ensure adequate staffing of all attractions within a designated zone or section of the park.
  • Coordinate and perform comprehensive training, including department orientation and continuous on-the-job training, in accordance with Six Flags and Great Escape Resort Standards.
• Operational Support:
  • Perform duties as a Team Member when necessary, including but not limited to operating rides, to support the team.
  • Practice, support, maintain, and enforce a total safety culture for all Leads and Team Members.
  • Assist other Team Members and Departments to support the resort as a whole.

How You Will Do It

• Demonstrate the ability to lead and inspire team members.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, matching the excitement of our coasters.
• Effectively multitask and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Achieve 100% accuracy on all ride certification tests.
• Exhibit strong attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to safety.
• Possess a friendly, outgoing personality that invites guests to your boarding station.
• Maintain a positive attitude to enhance guests’ excitement about their ride.
• React calmly and effectively in stressful and emergency situations.
• Capable of taking direction from management and implementing feedback.

Why Work With Us?

• Paid Training: Get compensated while you learn and develop your skills.
• Competitive Pay: Starting pay rate at $17.00/hr.
• Advancement Opportunities: Potential for career growth within Six Flags.
• Free Admission: Enjoy complimentary entry to ALL Six Flags parks, including White Water Bay.
• Guest Passes: Free tickets for friends and family to experience the fun.
• Exclusive Discounts: Savings on passes, food, and merchandise.
• Employee Events: Participate in exclusive employee events.
• Rewards & Benefits: Fun rewards, additional benefits, and more!

What You Will Need (Qualifications)

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be currently pursuing a college degree or a recent graduate (within 180 days of the start of employment at Six Flags Great Escape).
• A team-player attitude and the willingness to step in wherever needed to support park operations or assist guests.
• Commitment to working through the 2026 summer operating season (mid-May through mid-August).
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work weekends, nights, and holiday periods to meet business needs.
• Ability and comfort working in an indoor and outdoor environment, enduring various weather conditions (rain, heat, winds, etc.).
• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend, and reach throughout your shift.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Basic understanding of leadership principles and a strong willingness to learn and develop.
• A safety-first attitude is paramount.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.