Fisher 78 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I believe that one key to getting a good entry level job is having a certain skill set which sets you apart from the crowd. My skill in High School and early college was that I was a certified lifeguard. I was paid more than my friends, of whom did not have a specialized skill set. (The local news has been reporting that there is a lifeguard shortage in the Cincinnati area BTW.) My daughter is a good swimmer, but also a good artist. I believe that by the time she is in high school, she could be a caricature artist. Are the artists and lifeguards on a separate pay scale than the ride ops at KI? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Interpreter 82068 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 And life is about choices, not just money. Some choose to do what they love, at some economic cost. And that's fine. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcgoble3 26456 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Are the artists and lifeguards on a separate pay scale than the ride ops at KI? I don't know if KI pays the lifeguards anything different from other employees, but I know the artist stands are contracted out to Kaman's Art Shoppes, who presumably would have their own pay scales. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beastie1980 602 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Thank you everyone, I truly can't wait to get started working at The Best Job Ever! I hope you have a ton of fun. I'm sure you will. Who knows, maybe I'll see you working there at least once! I also hope I can eventually get a job at KI someday. Living an hour away makes for quite a commute, which is part of the reason why I'm not going for it now. I worked my first shift yesterday and I love my job! Even though I got soaked from the storm that came through. You would love working there, hopefully you will be able to work it out so you can. It's easier for me since my mom works at the park, we can just work similar schedules. I hope you come through and see me sometime when you are at the park. If I happen to get off work early on the day you're there, maybe we can do some rides together. 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Italian Job 2005 1903 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Do you work in those safari vests that they used to give to employees in Dinosaurs Alive!? EDIT: as seen in this picture: http://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/richmond.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/dd/adde439e-1de7-5a77-844f-aaffc9d02e83/516cb0b402505.image.jpg 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beastie1980 602 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 No we have blue t-shirts that have Dinosaurs Alive on them. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcgoble3 26456 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 ...and another piece of theming is lost. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magenta Lizard 18783 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 It wouldn't be working FOR Kings Island, but AT Kings Island: Honey Hill Farm, the supplier of the petting zoo, is looking for people to work for $10-11 per hour taking care of the animals. At Cedar Point too. https://www.facebook.com/Honeyhillfarm/posts/10153095551411977 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darwyn 63 Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 ...and another piece of theming is lost. The vests were super hot during the summer though 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcgoble3 26456 Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 ...and another piece of theming is lost. The vests were super hot during the summer though That's cause for a redesign, not complete elimination. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fisher 78 Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Bump. Are KI lifeguards paid more than ride ops? Also, what is the wage for Kaman's Art Shoppes employees? Is it larger than KI Ride Ops? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darwyn 63 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Bump. Are KI lifeguards paid more than ride ops? Also, what is the wage for Kaman's Art Shoppes employees? Is it larger than KI Ride Ops? That is the kind of information that employees are not allowed to give out. I happen to know the wages because that was my job, but i can assure you there are relatively few of us who know, and no one who would tell. The only way to find out would be to interview and get the job, really. As for Kamans, no clue- they are their own company. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Interpreter 82068 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 With the same policies. Many employers terminate any employee that discloses what they make. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
acfinn 371 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 With the same policies. Many employers terminate any employee that discloses what they make. I can't think of an employer that I've had that didn't have this policy. Though my current one being state employees it is considered public record. Which of course is ridiculous to me. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jsus 3279 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 In any of my previous employment, I have never been made aware of such a policy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stylez 37 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 It is confidential even between employees in the same departments at KI. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
XGatorHead 8904 5123 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I just dug this gem up from the Internet. Gave me a good laugh. I'm looking forward to working my first season! I still think we should make a follow up to this for Haunt hiring. Start it off like this video and have the Haunt scareactors invade it and chase everyone off! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dalefan 603 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I just dug this gem up from the Internet. Gave me a good laugh. I'm looking forward to working my first season! I still think we should make a follow up to this for Haunt hiring. Start it off like this video and have the Haunt scareactors invade it and chase everyone off! We should do a Thriller thing. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dalefan 603 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Bump. Are KI lifeguards paid more than ride ops? Also, what is the wage for Kaman's Art Shoppes employees? Is it larger than KI Ride Ops? KICentral has a policy on staff posting things on here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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