Cincinnatians have been enjoying the thrills and fun at Paramount’s Kings Island for years. Home of “The Beast,” the world’s longest wooden roller coaster, Kings Island has been a local favorite since it opened in 1972. It’s also a great place to earn a little pocket cash over the summer, and have fun at the same time.
Located in Mason, just north of Cincinnati, Paramount’s Kings Island begins weekend operations in April, and in late May will begin opening every day through August. Now owned by the amusement park giant Cedar Fair Entertainment company, which owns successful parks like Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio and Knott’s Berry Farm in California, Paramount’s Kings Island boasts more than 80 rides and shows including 13 roller coasters, a 15 acre waterpark and Nickelodeon Universe with themed rides and characters for kids. Paramount’s Kings Island has a number of part time job opportunities for those age 15 and older, everything from admissions to entertainment. Those who are 16 and over can apply for the lifeguard program at Paramount Kings Island’s waterpark, Boomerang Bay, and the amusement park will provide the necessary training and certifications. You never know what to expect from a job at Paramount’s Kings Island, you could work the grounds, star in a show, run games or rides or even entertain guests as one of the many costumed Nickelodeon characters. Either way, you’ll have a great time and earn money too.
Paramount’s Kings Island is a great place to start your career as well. Besides having a great job for the summer, you’ll also leave with excellent references, leadership experience, and skill training to give you a firm foundation to build on. You never know, you might end up turning your summer job as a ride operator into an exciting career designing roller coasters one day!
You can see what positions are currently available and fill out an application on line at paramountparks.com. If your application is approved, you will have an interview and might be offered a position at that time, so come prepared with any identification or paperwork you might need. You can also send an application in the mail or apply in person at Paramount Kings Island’s offices, call 513-754-5748 or email [email protected] for office hours.
Paramount’s Kings Island brought Cincinnati great rides like the wooden terror “Son of Beast,” the six looped “Vortex,” and now the new Flying Dutchman coaster “FireHawk.” Surrounded by that much excitement, you can be sure that a summer job at Paramount’s Kings Island will be full of thrills!
