Area Manager, Ride Operations

Overview :

The Area Manager of Ride Operations will oversee, monitor and manage the operation of a collection of rides in a geographical area of the park while ensuring their ride crews are operating in a safe, efficient, and courteous manner.

Responsibilities :

• Develops, coaches and motivates seasonal team to meet hourly capacity goals, achieve high pass audit results, perform their job duties to the standard and deliver the day experience to our guests.
• Maintains appropriate staffing levels by recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling and evaluating seasonal staff.
• Manages associate performance through coaching, counseling, and discipline.
• Reviews various reports for completion and accuracy.
• Monitors and maintains proper training documentation for rides.
• Facilitate effective lines of communication between associates, leadership, area supervision, maintenance, and senior management.
• Assist in the development and implementation of operating budget for areas of responsibility.
• Assists in creating, preparing, revising, and maintaining department manuals, certification checklists and other ride related paperwork.
• Gains extensive knowledge of manufacturer manuals, technical bulletins, Cedar Fair Standard Operating Guidelines, and the laws and rules governing amusement rides in Ohio.
• Works closely with various departments to ensure proper upkeep, cleanliness, and overall appearance of ride locations are maintained.
• Oversees and manages ride shutdowns resulting from mechanical, weather, and operational issues.
• Responds and assists with crisis management, ride related medical incidents, and ensures overall scene safety.
• Learns all aspects of their designated rides.

Qualifications :