Area Manager - Waterparks at Cedar Point summary: The Area Manager - Waterparks is responsible for overseeing daily operations, staffing, and safety compliance across multiple waterpark and resort locations. This role involves managing teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, coordinating pre-season activities, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and guest service. The position requires leadership experience, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to work flexible shifts including nights and weekends.

Overview: Job Status: Full-time, year-round Position Level: Entry to Mid-Level Shift/Schedule Requirements: Ability to work various shifts and days including nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs. The Area Manager of Waterparks assists the Manager with the efficient staffing and safe operations management for Castaway Bay Waterpark, Cedar Point Shores Waterpark, Cedar Point Beach, Cedar Point Resort Pools/Spas, Sawmill Creek Beach, Sawmill Creek Resort Pools, as well as Halloween Haunt Operations. Area Manager oversees specific leaders or teams and assist in the organization of individual teams in order to achieve goals as set by department management. Responsible for the overall cleanliness of the park and providing exceptional guest service.

Responsibilities: Benefits: 3 weeks paid vacation, which increases with seniority Paid sick time Several medical coverage options to fit your needs best 401K match FREE entry to all of our parks and water parks Perks: Discounts on food and merchandise at all of our parks Complimentary tickets for friends and family Full-time employee events and gatherings Responsibilities: Assists with planning, coordinating and overseeing pre-season activities for all areas of responsibility including cleaning, set-up and tear down. Operate assorted pumps, motors, filters, chemical distribution systems, chemical controllers, blowers, tractor, gator, trucks, pressure washer, pool vacuum, as needed. Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency applicable rules and laws including: Ohio Dept. of Agriculture Amusement Ride Safety Division, and Ohio Department of Health. Ensure lifeguarding practices are commensurate with Ellis and Associates protocols. Oversees several departments with direct/indirect reports. Manages associate performance utilizing all appropriate means including coaching, counseling and discipline. Sets priorities, expectation and monitors assignments. Evaluates staff and initiates actions to resolve performance problems and associate conflicts. Encourages and ensures a safe and pleasant working environment for all associates. Maintain appropriate staffing levels by hiring, and scheduling seasonal and part time year round staff. Assists in selecting, developing, and training seasonal and part-time year round supervisory team. Communicates with associates at all levels of the Company and key external contacts including vendors, regulatory agencies, and state and local government offices. Utilizes various forms of communication including verbal, written and statistical data. Assists in the development and implementation of operating budget for areas of responsibility. Reviews all reports related to waterpark operations.

Qualifications: Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Work Experience of at least 2 years. Valid Drivers License Jeff Ellis and Associates ILTP Instructor CPO or AFO Minimal travel Supervisory and/or Leadership Experience of at least 3 years Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.

Keywords: waterpark management, staff supervision, guest services, safety compliance, team leadership, amusement park operations, equipment operation, regulatory compliance, pre-season planning, customer experience