Gravity891989 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Hi all, I am planning on attending the job fair this Saturday for the upcoming season. I will be trying to get a position with the Rides department. I have plenty of experience in the industry, working for several seasons at Dollywood in my home state of Tennessee. My question is in regards to employee policies at Kings Island. At Dollywood, no tattoos could be visible, but my wrist was easily covered up. My big concern is Kings Island's policy on facial hair. I've read online that for many years, the park required you to be completely clean shaven, not just well-kept. Is this still the policy? And what constitutes too much facial hair, i.e is 1 day stubble going to keep me from employment? Any answers from folks who have worked there or currently work there, or anyone else who has knowledge about the topic will be really appreciated. Thanks for the help 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayaman2 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 No visible tattoos, the same as Dollywood. It used to be that no facial hair was allowed, although they were very lax on it. As of 2017 they changed policy so that fully-grown facial hair (i.e. no stubble) was allowed. All-in-all, from a supervisor's perspective, do your job and make an attempt to be well-kept and don't break any big wardrobe rules (keep your shirt tucked in, belt, name tag on, etc.) and we can let some stubble go every once in a while (especially during late-season/Haunt). Side note, what ride crew are you looking to join? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdime Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Actually your tattoos shouldn’t be an issue, provided they are not on your face or neck. They also cannot be offensive. Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayaman2 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 36 minutes ago, coasterdime said: Actually your tattoos shouldn’t be an issue, provided they are not on your face or neck. They also cannot be offensive. Good luck! No, they are. They have to be covered up, especially on face and neck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravity891989 Posted February 14, 2018 Author Share Posted February 14, 2018 I am absolutely open to joining any of the ride crews, especially any of the coasters considering that's what my experience at Dollywood mostly consisted of. I really enjoy working in that environment with the excitement levels. I'm glad to hear the policies with Kings Island aren't outdated and they seem to correlate for the most part with other theme parks I've looked into. The tattoo thing is not really an issue, as I stated before I can easily cover it being that it is very small and non-offensive anyway. The facial hair policy sounds par for the course too and also should not be a problem for me. I do have a small, full, but well-trimmed beard, however I am flexible on keeping it how it is. I was just concerned that they'd require me to clean shave entirely, which would be a bummer lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fye Coasters Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 I worked Diamondback the 2012-2013 seasons!! Best 2 summers of my life!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdime Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 1 hour ago, mayaman2 said: No, they are. They have to be covered up, especially on face and neck. Not for the 2018 season. Just not on the face or neck, as I said. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayaman2 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 36 minutes ago, coasterdime said: Not for the 2018 season. Just not on the face or neck, as I said. Ah, I hadn't heard that yet. Sorry for my insistence. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdime Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 6 minutes ago, mayaman2 said: Ah, I hadn't heard that yet. Sorry for my insistence. It’s all good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRickster Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 This thread reminded me that I really need to go get a face tattoo... 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Ding Dong Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Wonder if KI would make an exception if it was a coaster tattoo? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoolCrzy Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 18 minutes ago, King Ding Dong said: Wonder if KI would make an exception if it was a coaster tattoo? The Great Face Coaster? 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 1 hour ago, King Ding Dong said: Wonder if KI would make an exception if it was a coaster tattoo? What about a KI coaster logo? There should be room for a few. IndyGuy who would never have one, but seeing some of the art and creativity others have gotten is very cool. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 I don't understand the issues with tattoos. Some of the most professional people I know are covered with them. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 3 hours ago, flightoffear1996 said: I don't understand the issues with tattoos. Some of the most professional people I know are covered with them. Mainly because some people can become offended by whatever someone has on their body. I personally don't have a problem with tattoos but I can understand why a company like Cedar Fair has a policy against it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 7 hours ago, flightoffear1996 said: I don't understand the issues with tattoos. Some of the most professional people I know are covered with them. Mainly it’s more of an old school perspective “everyone with a tattoo is a criminal” mentality. Also, there is a thin line between artistic and trashy when it comes to tattoos (which is also in the eye of the beholder). There’s not much they can do in the vein of “this is art, go right ahead” and “this is trashy, cover it up.” Of course, when you are hiring more and more people you have to be less and less picky, which is exactly why they changed this rule. Plus it was probably time to turn that corner anyway. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Nemo Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 On 2/15/2018 at 7:26 PM, BoddaH1994 said: Mainly it’s more of an old school perspective “everyone with a tattoo is a criminal” mentality. Also, there is a thin line between artistic and trashy when it comes to tattoos (which is also in the eye of the beholder). There’s not much they can do in the vein of “this is art, go right ahead” and “this is trashy, cover it up.” Of course, when you are hiring more and more people you have to be less and less picky, which is exactly why they changed this rule. Plus it was probably time to turn that corner anyway. Would they be ok with my Tomb Raider: The Ride tattoo on my arm My current employment allows tattoos but are subject to be covered if found inappropriate. Normally all tattoos are appropriate and do not hit taboo subjects. For example I have a tattoo on my arm in remembrance of the Holocaust and is allowable at my professional job. As the country becomes more and more PC I do see additional larger companies allowing tattoos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WailsLikeABanshee Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 What's their stance on hair color? Last I heard it was natural color only, and I like to have mine a nice, vibrant red. I'd like to find out so I can decide if I want to go for a different color, or if even want to apply. Sent from my VS988 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcwizard13 Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Starting this season they are now allowing unnatural hair colors as long as it is not neon or multicolored. So you should be good with a red. Just not neon red. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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