Guest TombraiderTy Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Are you able to fill out an application before your 15th birthday, and then start on your 15th birthday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcia Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 I have been volunteering down at KI for the past 6 or 7 years now after the regular season. I would love to work the Park during the regular season, but since I have a full time job that pays more than KI, I'll have to just work weekends. I don't do it for the money, I do it for the tickets for the following season. I volunteered for almost 8 years and I can tell getting tickets as payment for working at the park was wonderful I would do it again in a heartbeat but I have a problem with transportation to and from the park and finding a group to work with now because the group I'm with discontinued because of leadership changes and a former friend couldn't get me a new group to take to take over and get transportation to and from the park i'm disgusted with him to this very day I don't know how to get over it but I'm trying to, but it's very hard because that was my lifeline of not only to volunteer,but escapeism for the day to have the park to myself for a few hours it was wonderful I wish there was some way I can get a new group and transportation to and from the park I miss it very much. Marcia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplehaze Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 What part of town are oyu from Marcia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Attack! Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Are you able to fill out an application before your 15th birthday, and then start on your 15th birthday ^If things are the same as they were 3 years ago you must be 15 to be interviewed for a position, however I do believe that you can fill out an online application wait until you are 15 and then get interviewed. Make sure you know that the only two departments you can work in as a 15 year old are food and games. When I was 15 I was dead set on working one of the huge roller coasters but could not so I joined the Games Department with the intent on working the following year in rides. I ended up loving the games department so much that I will now be returning for my 4th season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplehaze Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 oops Sorry I see your from dayton now...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TombraiderTy Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Are you able to fill out an application before your 15th birthday, and then start on your 15th birthday ^If things are the same as they were 3 years ago you must be 15 to be interviewed for a position, however I do believe that you can fill out an online application wait until you are 15 and then get interviewed. Make sure you know that the only two departments you can work in as a 15 year old are food and games. When I was 15 I was dead set on working one of the huge roller coasters but could not so I joined the Games Department with the intent on working the following year in rides. I ended up loving the games department so much that I will now be returning for my 4th season. Can't you be a cohort (sp) at 15? You know, lead the characters around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Attack! Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Not really sure, I doubt it, but when you fill out your application you will be given 3 preferences on job selection just select whatever position you want and they will stop you if your not old enough. The problem with 15 year olds is there are many many many stupid Ohio Labor Laws that have to be followed so many positions cannot be offered to 15 year olds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TombraiderTy Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 I found that you can be a cohort at age 15: http://visitkingsisland.com/jobs/jobs_desc...cfm?emp_id=1203 But saying I turn 15 October 4, that leaves only ten days (including my birthday) of park operation cohorts would be needed (none on Fridays). Whatever the job, how long after they hire you do you begin working on average? Like, on a Saturday, would I began the next day? Or how long is training? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Are you able to fill out an application before your 15th birthday, and then start on your 15th birthday? No, you will have to be 15 at the time of your interview, or 16 in the case of a department like Rides and Operations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TombraiderTy Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Here are the jobs and the minimum age requirement: Minimum Age of 15: Entertainment - Character Cohort Food and Beverage - Associate Minimum Age of 16: Admissions - Associate Entertainment- Stage Technician Flexible Scheduling Team - Associate Games - Associate Lifeguard Merchandise - Associate Merchandise - Night Novelty Vending Associate Merchandise - Ride Photo Associate Park Services - Sweep Ride Operations - Associate Mimum Age of 18: Entertainment - Costumer Finance - Cash Control Teller Fire and Safety - Communications Dispatcher Fire and Safety - EMT/MEDIC Fire and Safety - Fire Inspector Fire and Safety - Registered Nurse Food and Beverage - Trainer/Intern Food and Beverage - Vending Stocker Food and Beverage - Warehouse (Day Shift) Food and Beverage - Warehouse (Night Shift) Food and Beverage - Warehouse Receiver Games - Plush Repair Games - Warehouse Associate Guest Relations - Associate Human Resources - Media Recruiter/Graphic Design Intern Human Resources - Seasonal Supplemental Staffing & Recruiting Associate Information Systems - Intern / IT Technician Maintenance - Landscaper Maintenance - Rides Maintenance Helper Maintenance - Train Engineeer Marketing - Call Center Associate Marketing - Call Center Supervisor Marketing - Intern / Seasonal Coordinator Marketing - Public Relations Coordinator Merchandise - Maintenance Technician Merchandise Warehouse - Distribution Merchandise Warehouse - Inventory Control Merchandise Warehouse - Marking Associate Merchandise Warehouse - Receiver Park Services - Housekeeping Associate Resale - Office Associate Security - Access Coordinator Security - Metal Detection Security - Perimeter Associate Security - Theme Park Associate Technical Services - Technician Minimum Age of 19: Food and Beverage - Associate/Beer Service Food and Beverage - Associate/ Beer Service Carts Merchandise - Cabana Host Minimum Age of 21: Food and Beverage - Bartender Security - Park Police Undefined: Human Resources - Seasonal Supervisor, HRIS Marketing - Intern / Group Sales Picnic Coordinator Merchandise - Supervisor Merchandise Warehouse - Product Merchandiser Ride Operations - Office Cooridnator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Attack! Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I found that you can be a cohort at age 15: http://visitkingsisland.com/jobs/jobs_desc...cfm?emp_id=1203 But saying I turn 15 October 4, that leaves only ten days (including my birthday) of park operation cohorts would be needed (none on Fridays). Whatever the job, how long after they hire you do you begin working on average? Like, on a Saturday, would I began the next day? Or how long is training? I am shocked, guess you can't be 15 and work in games anymore? Training will probably take another week depending on how many people entertainment hires at that time of season and how spaced out the classes are. Last year I knew someone in games who worked only the last two weekends so it is possible. Although I am not sure how much work in entertainment there is available outside of Halloween Haunt in October. Even though you could only work for that month you will find that the following year you can get returner perks, and will know where in the entertainment department you want to return to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TombraiderTy Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Well my sister was a cohort... I probably should just ask her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Attack! Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Turns out that you can still work in games while you are 15 but all the spots are filled up right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplehaze Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Well since they have most of the employees hired for this weekend, they might as well just open the park so I have something to do this weekend...lol But I am sure they wont so I will be going to the Loveland Castle Skateland Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iChase Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I would like to apply for the Technician position to work with audio and electronics and whatnot but I'm 17 and it's an 18 and older position. Any rule bending? While we're on that, has anyone had this position before? What does it really entail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplehaze Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I have had it per say. Usually they hire people with experience in the threatre for this kind of job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iChase Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Well that's good. I have 5+ years of running live sound and now I'm a DJ so there might be hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenageninja Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Chase, they aren't going to bend the rules on that. There are strict OSHA standard adhering to some of the work that maintainence does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iChase Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Yeah, I kind of figured. They have requirements for a reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Attack! Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 That doesn't have to stop you from working at Kings Island though, you could work this year in rides, games, food, merch... and then next year if you were to go for that position it would make you a more favorable candidate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iChase Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I was actually considering working in rides this year. I might do that. I'll be 18 in September, I wonder if I could work sound for Halloween Haunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplehaze Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I would like to apply for the Technician position to work with audio and electronics and whatnot but I'm 17 and it's an 18 and older position. Any rule bending? While we're on that, has anyone had this position before? What does it really entail? The must have changed the rules a bit since I was there. But I swear we had a few techs who went to CSPA that were still students there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Maple The Tree King Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I would like to apply for the Technician position to work with audio and electronics and whatnot but I'm 17 and it's an 18 and older position. Any rule bending? While we're on that, has anyone had this position before? What does it really entail? The must have changed the rules a bit since I was there. But I swear we had a few techs who went to CSPA that were still students there. I believe the to work in tech services, a division of Kings Island maintenance, and to perform maintenance work on the sound systems you must be 18. To be a sound technician in entertainment though I don't believe thats the case. My daughter a few times helped work the soundboards in the Paramount Theatre for Magic of the Movies if I recall correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplehaze Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 You are right King Maple. The entertainment dept is totaly seperate in the way things are done in the park, well it use to be anyways. Such as it use to be you didnt work for an hourly rate. You recieved a salery. You recieved the same amount of pay if you worked one hour per week or 100 hours per week. That was for the pre, regular and post seasons. When we started in February that was just hourly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iChase Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I was also thinking about doing that. I would still be at Kings Island and still be working with sound. Not a bad idea... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 So that sounds pretty good to you? Terpy....running for the door... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iChase Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 You're killing me here Interp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechAA Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 I would like to apply for the Technician position to work with audio and electronics and whatnot but I'm 17 and it's an 18 and older position. Any rule bending? While we're on that, has anyone had this position before? What does it really entail? iChase- this is actually my current position at KI (considering the lame Username). I love working in Tech and look forward to going back every day. This is my fourth year in the park, but only second year in Tech. Here is the job description, and if you have other questions, feel free to ask: Tech Services is currently divided in sections, 3 of which are available (currently) to seasonal associates; Games, Animation, and Registers. Games deals with what it say- maintenance of all the games in the park, NOT including the arcade games that are contracted by an outside company. The Games section also maintains all changers and pay devices in the park (for example: bill changers and the pay cannons at WWC). Animation deals with all of the ride animations, audio, limited special effects, and various communications systems. The Animation section often maintains a little of everything throughout the park, but MOSTLY has its place on rides. Registers deals with, again, what it says- registers. This section maintains the registers, card readers, and receipt printers throughout most of the park. However, Tech Services is divided, often the sections will take care of a little bit of everything. There isn't EXACTLY a division, but more so of an overlap. Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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