Kennywood, Sandcastle, Idlewild boost pay rates up to $13/hour

Officials from the parks said that with outlooks improving for the summer seasons at the parks in recent weeks, park management wants to hire an additional 900 seasonal team members across the parks.

Officials from the parks said that with outlooks improving for the summer seasons at the parks in recent weeks, park management wants to hire an additional 900 seasonal team members across the parks.

WORKERS. MANAGERS AT KENNY WOULD SAY KEY INDICATORS HAVE THEM EXCITED POINTING TO A ROBUST SEASON ON THE HORIZON. WE’RE EXPECTING. UM, IT’S A SHAPE UP FROM A DEMAND STANDPOINT TO HAVE A REALLY GOOD SUMMER TO THE POINT THAT YOU KNOW, WE’D LIKE TO EXTEND EXPAND OUR SCHEDULE BACK MORE TOWARDS WHAT IT WOULD HAVE BEEN IN 2019 IN YEARS PRIOR. THAT’S WHY THEY’RE OFFERING MORE CASH TO FILL POSITIONS HERE AND THEIR PARTNER PARKS. WE’RE GONNA RAISE THE PERIOD ACROSS THE BOARD TO AT LEAST 13 DOLLARS AN HOUR FOR HAVE HANDFUL POSITIONS AT IDLEWILD. THAT’LL BE A LITTLE HIGHER THAN THAT. BUT GENERALLY IT’S YOU KNOW CROSS THE BOARD 13 DOLLARS AN HOUR FOR KENNYWOOD, SANDCASTLE, IDAHO POSITIONS FOR 18 AND OLDER OR 17 YEAR OLDS THAT HAVE GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL. THE ROUTES ARE GIVING FREE SEASON PASSES TO ENCOURAGE FORMER SEASONAL WORKERS TO RETURN PLUS UP TO THREE MORE FOR THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS. WE’RE BUSY THAT’S FIRST WHICH IS GREAT WITH THE PROBLEM IS WE’RE SHORT HELP LIKE MANY RESTAURANT OWNERS TOM CROMBIE IS SEARCHING TO HIRE DEPENDABLE WORKERS, BUT IT’S BEEN A BATTLE. TO FIND PEOPLE TO CRANK OUT THE DAILY FLEET OF BATTLESHIPS AND DESTROYERS AT HIS POPULAR TRIANGLE BAR. WE GIVE A FAIR WAGE AND FOODS INCLUDED YOUR DRINKS FOR THE DAY ARE INCLUDED, YOU KNOW, IT’S JUST THE WAY IT IS RIGHT NOW. IT’S OUR REALITY IS IT’S A STRUGGLE TO FIND PEOPLE. CRUMPY CREDITS HIS CORE EMPLOYEES WHO ARE WORKING OVERTIME AND FILLING IN THE GAPS, BUT HE WORRIES ABOUT THEM BURNING OUT MEANTIME NICK PARADISE. IS ANOTHER BENEFIT OF WORKING AT AN AMUSEMENT PARK IS THE DRAW TO WORK OUTDOORS FOR THE ENTIRE SUMMER CALLING I

Kennywood, Sandcastle, Idlewild boost pay rates up to $13/hour

Officials from the parks said that with outlooks improving for the summer seasons at the parks in recent weeks, park management wants to hire an additional 900 seasonal team members across the parks.

Kennywood Park, Sandcastle Water Park and Idlewild Park & SoakZone are boosting pay rates up to $13 an hour for their preseason's final hiring push. Officials from the parks said that with outlooks improving in recent weeks for the summer seasons at the parks, park management wants to hire an additional 900 seasonal team members across the parks so they can expand operating schedules closer to pre-pandemic standards. Starting hourly pay rates for positions that require an adult (at least 18 years old, or graduating high school seniors) will now make $13 an hour, with select jobs at Idlewild paying as much as $16 hourly.Recruits will also be eligible for a variety of perks and bonuses. Those interested can apply online at the park of their choice: Kennywood, Sandcastle, or Idlewild. Park officials said that new this spring, new and returning seasonal team members will receive a complimentary 2021 Basic Season Pass for themselves and up to three members of their immediate family as long as they apply and complete the hiring process by May 10.“All signs point to a much better summer, so we’re stepping up our recruitment efforts to attract great candidates and deliver great experiences for our guests,” Kennywood and Sandcastle general manager Mark Pauls said in a news release. “We can’t wait to get people back to work, and back to fun.”Positions are available in all departments, with the parks’ primary focus on lifeguards, ride operators and food and beverage staff. All three parks said they will continue their commitment to the health and safety of guests and team members by following the recommendations of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Pennsylvania Department of Health and best practices within the amusement and attractions industries.Park leaders said in-person interviews and orientations will be conducted with facial coverings, social distancing and adherence to indoor capacity limitations. Team members returning from prior years will be able to participate in online orientations.Kennywood’s season begins May 8 with Sandcastle and Idlewild opening on May 29.

WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. —

Kennywood Park, Sandcastle Water Park and Idlewild Park & SoakZone are boosting pay rates up to $13 an hour for their preseason's final hiring push.

Officials from the parks said that with outlooks improving in recent weeks for the summer seasons at the parks, park management wants to hire an additional 900 seasonal team members across the parks so they can expand operating schedules closer to pre-pandemic standards.

Starting hourly pay rates for positions that require an adult (at least 18 years old, or graduating high school seniors) will now make $13 an hour, with select jobs at Idlewild paying as much as $16 hourly.

Recruits will also be eligible for a variety of perks and bonuses.

Those interested can apply online at the park of their choice: Kennywood, Sandcastle, or Idlewild.

Park officials said that new this spring, new and returning seasonal team members will receive a complimentary 2021 Basic Season Pass for themselves and up to three members of their immediate family as long as they apply and complete the hiring process by May 10.

“All signs point to a much better summer, so we’re stepping up our recruitment efforts to attract great candidates and deliver great experiences for our guests,” Kennywood and Sandcastle general manager Mark Pauls said in a news release. “We can’t wait to get people back to work, and back to fun.”

Positions are available in all departments, with the parks’ primary focus on lifeguards, ride operators and food and beverage staff.

All three parks said they will continue their commitment to the health and safety of guests and team members by following the recommendations of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Pennsylvania Department of Health and best practices within the amusement and attractions industries.

Park leaders said in-person interviews and orientations will be conducted with facial coverings, social distancing and adherence to indoor capacity limitations. Team members returning from prior years will be able to participate in online orientations.

Kennywood’s season begins May 8 with Sandcastle and Idlewild opening on May 29.

﻿Kennywood, Sandcastle, Idlewild boost pay rates up to $13/hour

Officials from the parks said that with outlooks improving for the summer seasons at the parks in recent weeks, park management wants to hire an additional 900 seasonal team members across the parks.

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