CoastersRZ Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 For those of you who have seen similar articles about Carowinds and Kings Dominion about a surge in job applications, the same is now true at Kings Island. Kings Island has received twice as many online applications this year as they have this time last year. Read the entire article from Cincinnati Enquirer here: http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20090212/NEWS01/302120119. Although the article fails to link to the correct website for Kings Island. They still link to www.pki.com and not visitkingsisland.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterguy15 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Well, I'll be going Sunday to interview for my first job (hopefully)! I hope it won't be too crowded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mech Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Well, I'll be going Sunday to interview for my first job (hopefully)! I hope it won't be too crowded. what department did you sign up for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterguy15 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Unfortunately, I'm 15 so I had to do food and beverages associate. I would've preferred to do park services and sweep. I decided to apply because I thought that the work experience there would be good for some extra cash, I get to hang out in one of my favorite places anywhere, and just having a good time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGatorHead 8904 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Poor wording ahead: The park will hire seasonal workers age 15 and older in all parts of the park, including food service, games, the call center, the water park, rides, security and more. Some departments have age restrictions, and will not hire 15 year olds. And many that do take 15 year olds will only hire so many of them, due to the additional restrictions placed on them in the Minor Labor Laws compared to those 16 and 17 years of age. So if you're 15 and would like to work at the park, the earlier you apply and interview, the better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofywdw Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 I too have an interview this weekend but on Saturday and for admissions. My friend was hired in admissions last week so I hope I get it too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCbengal985 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Unfortunately, I'm 15 so I had to do food and beverages associate. I would've preferred to do park services and sweep. I decided to apply because I thought that the work experience there would be good for some extra cash, I get to hang out in one of my favorite places anywhere, and just having a good time. You certainly did not HAVE to be in food. I'm a Supervisor in Games and we have tons of 15 year olds. All you do is make change and runs the games. Piece o' cake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGatorHead 8904 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 ^Unless Games has already filled their quota of 15 year olds, and the only department left that can take any is Food. Which may be the case if they have 2x the apps than last year, but you'd have to ask HR to know for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 If I ever had the opportunity to work at Kings Island, I think I'd wanna be in rides...seems like the best department. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofywdw Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 ^...It is.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatbandguy8807 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 I too have a interview this weekend for ride operator, plus im going to audition as a musician too to double my chances of trying to get a job there I would rather be playing the trombone so im hoping I get that job...but I guess I will settle for ride operator if I have to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofywdw Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 ^I'm sorry but when you say "ride operator" it bugs me. The position is a "Rides Associate". There were 2 people on my crew last year that were not trained to drive the coasters at all. You just don't operate the rides, you check bars and a bunch of other stuff. I'm sorry if that sounds mean but since I know longer work in the department I feel like I have to be a know-it-all. I know that doesn't sound like a good reason to be a know-it-all. Don't get me wrong, I really hope you get the job! Best of luck to you! Again, I'm sorry if I sounded like a d**k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGatorHead 8904 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 If I ever had the opportunity to work at Kings Island, I think I'd wanna be in rides...seems like the best department. Hey, watch it Gordon...them's fightin' words. Gator, a former Food/Merch/Admissions/Haunt associate, who also admits that when he first applied many, many years ago it was for Rides but they were full at the time, and did finally get a chance to work Rides on a few occasions many, many years after that first hire and had a blast doing it! And goofy, there's more to operating a ride than just driving it. Part of operating a ride is also checking restraints, etc. So "Ride Operator" is a perfectly fine term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatbandguy8807 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 lol no problem goofy...I wasnt sure exactly what the technical name was....and you didnt really, you were just trying to make sure I knew the proper name of the position lol...I dont find it offensive at all.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofywdw Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 ^Ok that makes me feel better. I really hope you get the job though. It was one of the best experiences of my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiruler102 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 i have a interview on sunday at 10 am for ride operations WISH ME LUCK!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigellinus Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 ^Ok that makes me feel better. I really hope you get the job though. It was one of the best experiences of my life. Do you ride op's like when I buckle an empty seat next to me or pull down the restraint?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofywdw Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 ^Ok that makes me feel better. I really hope you get the job though. It was one of the best experiences of my life. Do you ride op's like when I buckle an empty seat next to me or pull down the restraint?? On Son of Beast we have to buckle the seat belt and push down the lap bar when the seat is also empty. The seat belt does slow us down a little bit so it is awesome when the guest next to it buckles the seat belt. I usually would give it a little tug though if a guest did it for me just in case. But for Flight Deck, if the seat is empty only the harness has to be down, the seat belt doesn't have to be fastened. i have a interview on sunday at 10 am for ride operations WISH ME LUCK!!!! Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatbandguy8807 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 no problem...I know how some things when you try to describe makes you sound snobbish any way you put it when you dont even mean to...and thanks im excited about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mech Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 good luck to all of you applying ... and remeber ... just to think of the following for just a bit, no i was not asked this but if i had thought the following i would of looked a bit less silly: if you where a guest, and you had to run in to someone with your job how would you want that person to act? ... Think of differ situations that may make the guest really unhappy or happy also on a side note follow good business etiquette ... shake hands, dont sit till asked, dress nicely, ect.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongliveKingsCobra Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I can't apply because of what happened last year, though I feel like I should plead my case once more......? Im sad though, i'd love to work there again..... in rides of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI-ORIG-EMP Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 When I was sitting at lunch time at school watching the park being constructed, I could not wait to apply for work there. Finally in January 1972 they opened up HR and I (among others) waited in line several hours dying for the chance to apply. I was hired in as a "litter gitter" or ecology as it is now called. At first I was not to thrilled but I grew loving that job. I considered it as the best job that Kings Island had. I had the entire park to roam as my area of responsiblity and thus, time would fly. I would enjoy the scenery, the roar of the rides and most of all, the interaction I had with all the guests. We took pride in our work and loved to hear from guests, "How clean the park was!' I worked at the park from 72 through the end of 75 and came back in the mid 92 to 96, all the time spent working in ecology. I have been working at the park since 2005 through the present, which 2009 will make my 14th season. I transfered from ecology to the call center in 2005 and since 2006 I have been working in admissions. The one thing you can say about Kings Island is that they hire people of character. Everyone cares about their job, the people they work with and most of all, they really love greeting and make contact with all the guests that come into the park. When coming to the park to apply for any position, bring a desire that this is the place you would love to work at. Show it in how you greet the interviewer, answer their questions and most of all, make eye contact. As one of my former employers said to me, turn the interview into a conversation rather than a question and answer session. You will make lots of new friends. Enjoy your time at the Park! KI - The Orignal Employee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatbandguy8807 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 thanks for the advice!!! i will remember that for when i go to the interview on sat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKlockster Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Back in the day they called them Ride Ops. And it's definitely the best job there. Even if all you do is check bars, its still a blast. And being trained to drive is even better - especially if you can run the block test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 http://www.kypost.com/content/wcposhared/s...Duasn_sbkg.cspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiruler102 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 oh well i still hope i get the job will i be notified by phone, email or will they tell me when i am up there? just wondering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatbandguy8807 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 im wondering about that with my audition as well lol..with the interview i think they will tell us by either email or phone, but i could be wrong. im not sure either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongliveKingsCobra Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 If you go for the job fair they will tell you right then and there if they want to hire you,and they will also tell you ROP as well ROP=rate of pay and for Auditions- They will either call you or they will send you a letter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windshawne Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 My regular job is a desk job now *blah*, and I work at the park to get outside and be on my feet and such. Honestly, its been a lot of fun and its a good place to work-plus you meet a lot of people, and I have even seen people I have lost track of!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofywdw Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Interview tomorrow morning! I hope it goes as well as my last interview with KI! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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