Overview:Delivers exceptional guest experiences through innovative entertainment across diverse park venues by producing in-house shows, designing immersive environments, and managing outside contracted performances. Collaborates on creative concepts, graphic design elements, and stage aesthetics to ensure visually compelling productions. Oversees the planning and execution of seasonal offerings, including Summer productions, Festivals, and Halloween Haunt, while integrating live entertainment, event activations, and thematic design that align with the Entertainment Division’s vision. Drives creativity and consistency in all entertainment experiences, ensuring each event reflects the park’s brand and captivates audiences. Responsibilities:<ul><li><div style="margin: 0px;">Supervises the day-to-day activities and operation of the Live Entertainment Division. Visits each theater/performance venue to monitor show content and performance quality/integrity along with theater cleanliness and maintenance. Takes appropriate action if needed.</div></li><li><div style="margin: 0px;">Assists with the production, maintenance, and staffing of all productions, including special events and Festivals such as Halloween Haunt.</div></li><li><div style="margin: 0px;">Organizes entertainment-related hiring events (including industry-specific job fairs) and auditions to assist in the recruitment a staff of knowledgeable and fit employees to ensure Six Flags quality productions.</div></li><li><div style="margin: 0px;">Assists in the preparation of labor and expense operating budgets for the Live Entertainment Division. Monitors expenses on an ongoing basis and takes appropriate corrective action if necessary.</div></li><li><div style="margin: 0px;">Assists with or directly oversees the recruitment, auditions/interviews, hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of Performers, Show Technicians, Costumers and Dressers, Themed Costume Characters, Décor and Creative Technicians, and Laundry Ambassadors.</div></li><li><div style="margin: 0px;">Assists in the coordination and negotiation with and recommends vendors for the provision of outside entertainment services such as theatrical lighting designers, choreographers, musical directors, outside contracted performances, etc.</div></li><li><div style="margin: 0px;">Adheres to and enforces all Six Flags and specific Park policies and procedures, including safety, attendance and EEO policies, and demonstrates commitment to customer service in all aspects of employment.</div></li><li><div style="margin: 0px;">Other duties as assigned.</div></li></ul> Qualifications:<ul><li>Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communication not only with senior management but seasonal associates as well to accomplish goals and resolve problems. Communicates with individuals both inside and outside the company.</li><li>Basic analytical skills necessary to organize workload to establish priorities.</li><li>Ability to write to explain or describe. Creativity is required; spelling, punctuation and grammar must be correct.</li><li>Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, anddecimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English at a level sufficient to conduct employee meetings; provide detailed direction to staff, guests, and vendors; and write policies, procedures, reports and other business related documents and correspondence.</li><li>Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.</li><li>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.</li></ul>

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Area Manager, Entertainment

Overview:To direct, oversee and coordinate all phases of maintenance and construction at Worlds of Fun, Oceans of Fun and Worlds of Fun Village including mechanical, electrical, HVAC, landscaping, electronic, carpentry, painting, fiberglassing, and plumbing. Responsibilities:-Participates in long-term construction planning for new park projects. Oversees all construction projects. Negotiates contracts for, schedules and coordinates contractors, engineers and architects supplying services and/or materials to ensure completion of maintenance and construction projects on time and within budget. Helps establish scope of work and makes sure contractors provide the required work in a timely manner. Coordinates details of construction projects with the directors and/or managers of other departments as appropriate. Works with Cedar Fair Corporate to make sure that projects are completed on time, on budget and as designed. -Oversees and participates in the selection, training, scheduling and supervision of all Maintenance employees to make sure they are knowledgeable of and proficient in proper procedures including those involving safety issues. Ensures strict compliance with all federal, state and municipal labor laws as well as with any collective bargaining agreement(s) in force.-Manages employee performance utilizing all appropriate means including training, coaching, counseling and performance management. Addresses and fairly resolves employee problems including union grievances within the frameworks of the collective bargaining agreement and company policies. Participates in collective bargaining agreement negotiations. -Communicates division status to Vice President & General Manager on an ongoing basis, including operational issues, employee concerns, guest complaints, special requests, losses and any other unusual situations in order to maintain smooth operations. -Directs and participates in the the preparation of all labor, operating expense, capital and EWO budgets for the division. Monitors financial reports regularly and takes corrective action when needed. -Regularly and accurately reports to management the status of all projects being supervised. -Communicates with manufacturers and other outside vendors to resolve difficulties and to ensure the safest possible operation and maintenance of rides, attractions and equipment. Communicates with Cedar Fair Safety/Engineering on ride-related issues and to provide needed assistance. Researches, bids and oversees the procurement of materials and/or services involved in maintenance and construction projects. -Interfaces with (and may act as the Worlds of Fun representative with) various governmental agencies on a routine basis to ensure park's compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations. These agencies include OSHA, EPA, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, and the Missouri Fire Safety Department, as well as the KCMO Planning & Development and Public Health Departments. -Develops and implements a plan to ensure that all park property, facilities, rides, landscape, and equipment are installed, maintained and, when necessary, repaired in a safe, reliable and cost effective manner. This includes: * inspecting all areas of the parks to identify issues * determining priorities * determining materials needed and negotiating purchase terms * assigning schedules * selecting outside contractors * Installing a preventative/predictive maintenance system so that safety and uptime are maximized. * Ensuring the parts warehouse has the proper inventory levels. Establishing min/max levels to those parts inventories to maximize uptime. * Ensuring all maintenance employees are properly trained to perform maintenance on the rides. This includes specialization, preventative maintenance and timely repairs of good quality. Qualifications:Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication and analytic skills. Demonstrated mental and emotional capability to make sound decisions quickly during emergency situations. B.A. Engineering, Sciences, or Project Management6-10 years of experience in theme/amusement/water park maintenanceExtensive knowledge and understanding of electrical, mechanical, and structural maintenance including applicable codesAbility 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. Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs. Driver's License

Director of Maintenance and Construction

Overview:Job Status/Type:Full Time Hourly Position Level:Mid Level (2-4 years experience) Shift/Schedule Requirements: Ability to work various shifts and days including nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs. Benefits:<ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li>Several medical coverage options to fit your needs best</li><li>401K match</li><li>FREE entry to ALL our parks and water parks!</li></ul>Perks:<ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li>Complimentary tickets for friends and family</li><li>Discounts on food and park merchandise</li><li>Full-time and part-time employee events and gatherings</li></ul> Responsibilities:Responsibilities:<ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li>Installs, repairs, adjusts, maintains, retrofits, and troubleshoots refrigerant controls, compressors, heat pumps, split systems, ductless splits, packaged units, electric motors, motor controls, commercial furnaces and related controls, water pumps, exhaust fans, unit heaters, economizers, humidifiers, capacity controls, sizes of air compressors and air dryers, and related accessories and controls, chillers, (reciprocating, screw and centrifugal), cooling towers, automation control systems, and all types of glycol systems. </li></ul><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li>Maintains accurate and up to date records and logs of all work performed. </li></ul><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li>Makes recommendations for improvements, modifications, upgrades and report findings to supervisor on a timely basis. </li></ul><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li>Assists with major overhauls, modifications, and alterations as required. </li></ul><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li>Ensures the safe operation of each work area and each work project. </li></ul><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li>Assists with general cleaning, inspection, and reassemble equipment as needed. </li></ul><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li>Assists in the maintenance of various other equipment, such as food preparation equipment, on an as needed or as assigned basis. </li></ul><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li>Maintains all required EPA documentation and follows all EPA and AQMD rules when working with refrigerants, oils, and other regulated chemicals. </li></ul><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li>Repairs and maintains various types of walk-in and reach-in coolers and freezers throughout the facility. </li></ul> • Qualifications:Qualifications:Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Proficient in most aspects of HVAC function. Good verbal communication skills, ability to explain complex HVAC issues with customers in a way they understand. Good judgment, decision making and problem- solving skills.Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Related degree or vocational training preferred.License or Certification: Valid driver’s license. Gas Fitter 1 license required in applicable states. CFC recovery certification required in applicable states. Canada: Trade license or equivalent depending on trade.Experience: Typically requires 2-4 years of HVAC experience. Refrigeration experience preferred.Equivalency: Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the above requirements.

HVAC Technician

Overview:The Food & Beverage (F&B) Manager at Worlds of Fun is responsible for leading the daily operations of all food and beverage locations throughout the park, ensuring a fun, high-quality, and efficient guest experience. This role oversees all aspects of food service, including quick service stands, restaurants, catering, and seasonal festivals. The F&B Manager drives performance through hands-on leadership, team development, quality assurance, and revenue optimization while maintaining a strong focus on safety, cleanliness, sanitation, regulatory compliance, and guest satisfaction.  Responsibilities:<div><ul><li>Direct and supervise the daily operations of all food and beverage locations, ensuring consistent product quality, cleanliness, and outstanding guest service. </li><li>Monitor and adjust staffing, production, and inventory to meet operational demands and guest volume. </li><li>Quickly resolve guest concerns and implement service recovery strategies to enhance the overall park experience. </li><li>Recruit, train, schedule, and motivate a large seasonal and year-round food service team. </li><li>Foster a positive and productive work environment that emphasizes safety, efficiency, and teamwork and conduct regular performance evaluations and coaching sessions to develop frontline and supervisory staff. </li><li>Oversee all food and beverage operations adherence to health, safety, and sanitation standards in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while conducting regular inspections to verify compliance with health codes, allergen management, and company policies.</li><li>Implement and monitor cleaning schedules, food handling procedures, and hygiene protocols across all locations to maintain clean, organized, and inspection-ready facilities across all F&B operations. </li><li>Partner with the Revenue Administration Manager to coordinate purchasing, inventory control, administrative processes, ensuring proper storage and rotation of food items and to ensure all required Food Handler’s Permits are current and properly documented.  </li><li>Drive revenue through effective product mix, pricing strategies, upselling programs, and guest promotions and monitoring daily sales, labor, and inventory to control costs and maximize profitability. </li><li>Analyze operational trends and partner with park leadership on strategic improvements and capital planning.  </li><li>Coordinate with park-wide teams including Maintenance, Security, and Entertainment to support special events, peak days, and festivals. </li><li>Participate in budget planning, seasonal forecasting, and operational reviews.   </li></ul></div> Qualifications:<ul><li style="color: black;">Associate's Degree (2 year College or Tech School) preferred. </li><li style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">At least 2-4 years related experience in multi-unit, high volume food and beverage operations</li><li style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Knowledge of all Kansas City, Missouri Health and Safety Codes/Regulations and the ability to acquire and maintain a KansasCity, Missouri Health Department Food Handler's Permit and ability to acquire and maintain a valid liquor license.</li><li style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Knowledge of food preparation, service and quality; menu development; and labor and food cost controls.</li><li style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Management skills and the ability to train, supervise and motivate service staff. Understanding of and ability to enforce allpertinent labor laws including those pertaining to minor labor.</li><li style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Passionate about understanding and creating an exceptional guest and associate experience like no other</li><li>Ability to operate standard office machines as well as equipment listed:<ul><li>Standard commercial food service equipment: ovens, fryers, grills, coffee machines, steamers, dishwashers, slicers, etc.</li><li>IBMtype PC and related printer</li><li>Cash register</li><li>Forklift</li><li>Pallet jack</li><li>Handheld two-way radio </li><li>Vehicles (including golf carts)</li></ul></li><li>Mental and emotional capability to make sound decisions quickly during potentially life-threatening situations in the event of a park emergency.</li><li>Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.</li><li>Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law</li><li>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</li></ul>

Manager, Food & Beverage

Overview:Job Status/Type: Full-time, year-round Shift/Schedule Requirements: Ability to work various shifts and days including nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.   Joining our Ride Mechanic maintenance team at Worlds of Fun means you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient upkeep of our amusement park rides, including roller coasters and flat family rides. You’ll perform inspections, general maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and annual rehabilitation of a variety of different amusement rides and attractions. Areas of responsibility include maintenance of gearboxes, chains, sprockets, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, wire rope, hoists, brakes, pumps, and large bearings.  Benefits: <ul><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in .75in;"> Several medical coverage options to fit your needs best</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in .75in;"> 401K match</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in .75in;"> FREE entry to ALL our parks and water parks</li></ul>Perks: <ul><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in .75in;"> Complimentary tickets for friends and family</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in .75in;"> Discounts on food and park merchandise</li></ul> Responsibilities:Responsibilities: <ul><li>Responds to the requests of the Mechanical Lead, Foreman or General Foreman and the Manager of Ride Maintenance as assigned.</li><li> Properly lubricates all park rides.</li><li> From blueprints, drawings, models or verbal instructions, general mechanical work is performed using a variety of hand and power tools and standard measuring instruments.</li><li>Makes standard shop computations relating to dimension of work. Selects materials necessary for the work.</li><li> Through walking and climbing along all areas of the park's rides, inspects all mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic aspects through visual and auditory observations to ensure safe and proper operation. Also inspects the structures of all steel coasters.  </li><li> Communicates concerns to supervisor and/or, using own judgment, makes necessary repairs. Logs and documents all safety checks and repairs.</li><li> Provides guest service according to Company standards when serving the guest or working with subordinates, including initiating guest interactions, answering questions and giving directions.</li><li> Maintains cleanliness and safety in assigned work area and performs all duties in compliance with Company Safety guidelines and requirements and reports all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision.</li><li> Meets scheduling availability requirements, including nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs.</li><li> Meets Company's attendance requirements as outlined in Cedar Fair's attendance policies.</li><li> Adheres to Company's Rules of Conduct including specific costuming and grooming standards as outlined in Employee </li><li> Guidelines and other park/division specific policies and procedures.</li><li> Varied shifts.   </li><li> Possible exposure to fiberglass dust, welding materials, oxygen, acetylene, propane, cleaning solvents, and paint fumes.</li><li> Possible exposure to gasoline and other petroleum products</li><li> Walking and standing on concrete and asphalt for extended periods of time.</li><li> Other duties may be assigned.</li></ul> Qualifications:Qualifications:<ul><li>Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate not only with senior management but also with seasonal employees in resolving problems. Communicates with individuals both inside and outside the company.</li><li>Ability to become familiar with and use fall protection equipment.</li><li> Ability to lift and carry 100 pounds in the repair or installation of equipment.</li><li> Ability to read materials (including blueprints and drawings) to interpret and analyze content.</li><li> Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 75% of work activities.</li><li> Requires ability to operate:<ul><li> Standard mechanical and hydraulic maintenance equipment and hand tools</li><li> Vehicles</li><li> Ladders</li><li> Measuring equipment</li><li> Park rides</li><li> Telephones</li><li> Hand‑held two‑way radios</li><li> Manlift/forklift</li></ul></li><li> Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law</li><li> 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. </li><li>Driver's License</li></ul>

Rides Mechanic

Overview:Supports in the management of the daily operations and staff of the Secuirty department. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Enforce the rules and policies of Worlds of Fun, Six Flags Entertainment, State Laws, County and City Ordinances.</li><li>Assist in maintaining a security presence on property by patrolling on foot or in a company vehicle and being observant and quick to report all incidents.</li><li>Demonstrate and continually train the Cornerstones of Safety, Service, and Cleanliness and the Core Values of Integrity, Courtesy, and Inclusiveness to each Guest and Ambassador.</li><li>Patrol and inspect assigned areas of the property, check areas for unauthorized persons or vehicles, unlocked doors, and fire and safety hazards.</li><li>Respond to emergencies promptly, evaluate the nature and severity of the situation, and act accordingly, including calling for assistance and interacting with local law enforcement and other EMS services if necessary.</li><li>Apprehend and hold individuals who are involved in criminal activity.</li><li>Write detailed reports of theft, injury, property damage, conditions of property, unauthorized person's on-site, etc. and be able to testify in court if required.</li><li>Perform inspections of all items brought into the park through the metal detectors.</li><li>Maintain control of Toll Plaza, Park entry and exits.</li><li>Escort guests and/or ambassadors as needed.</li><li>Ensure all Training Material is practiced in the workplace including Park, Departmental, and Private Security License/Updates.</li><li>Address Guest Concerns as they arise in the assigned location.</li><li>Always be professional and provide exceptional guest service by answering questions, giving directions and/or enhancing the guest experience.</li><li>Conduct training sessions to introduce new ambassadors to the department policies and procedures.</li><li>Provide ongoing coaching and support to existing ambassadors to enhance their skills and performance.</li><li>Provide oversight and subject matter expertise on assigned area of responsibility (i.e., training, records management, patrol operations, vehicle operations, emergency preparedness, guest screening</li></ul> Qualifications:· Class A Private Security License, unarmed, preferred.· At least one year of supervisory experience.· Must be available Days, Evenings, Overnights (Graveyard), Weekends, and Holidays.· Must have a valid Driver's License.· Must possess the physical and mental abilities to respond to situations quickly.· Must have the ability to work indoors and outdoors and in all weather conditions.· Must have the ability to stand, walk, and run for periods of time, as well as bend, squat, kneel, and stoop when needed.· Must be able to read, write, and clearly speak English.· Must be comfortable working with and interacting with guests.· Must have the ability to interview people and write reports.· Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access is beneficial.

Supervisor, Security

Overview:Job Status/Type:Full Time Hourly Position Level:Mid Level (5 years experience minimum) Shift/Schedule Requirements: Ability to work various shifts and days including nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs. Benefits:<ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li>Several medical coverage options to fit your needs best</li><li>401K match</li><li>FREE entry to ALL our parks and water parks!</li></ul>Perks:<ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li>Complimentary tickets for friends and family</li><li>Discounts on food and park merchandise</li><li>Full-time and part-time employee events and gatherings</li></ul> Responsibilities:Responsibilities<ul><li>Weld items as specified by layout, blue prints, weld procedures, diagrams, work orders, and oral directions.</li><li>Operate machine shop equipment when required or needed.</li><li>Weld in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.</li><li>Clean and degrease weld joints or work pieces using brush, grinder, or chemicals.</li><li>Prepare broken parts by grooving or scarfing surfaces.</li><li>Capable of positioning work piece using clamps or jigs.</li><li>Able to follow all company policies, rules, and regulations.</li><li>Perform Ride Mechanic duties when welding is not available.</li></ul> Qualifications:Qualifications:Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to handle plumbing tools and equipment (pipe wrenches, pipe cutters, plungers etc.). Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Related degree or vocational training preferred.License or Certification: Able to pass company required performance tests including 6G weld test in 2" and 8" steel pipe within 60 days of employment.Experience: Typically requires 5 years welding experienceEquivalency: Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the above requirements.

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