United Parks & Resorts, the parent company of SeaWorld Orlando Theme Parks, is looking to fill more than 5,000 jobs nationwide. It plans to have a “summer employment event” from May 5-9, the company announced Monday.
“The summer season is round the corner. There’s a great lineup of new rides and attractions, presentations and shows, exclusive experience offers and an incredible lineup of interesting food and drink options that our customers can enjoy.”
Mix has full-time, part-time and seasonal positions, including Sea World Orlando, Aquatica Water Park, Discovery Cove Day Resort and Jobs at the United Corporate Offices in Orlando and Miami.
The openings currently listed on Careers.SeaworldParks.com include bartenders, lifeguards, ride operators, merchandise warehouse workers, zoology experts and corporate tax directors. There are very sea-sounding jobs such as divers, coral rescuer advocates, filtration mechanics, cabana service ambassadors, but some posts have been running for over 30 days.
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Auditions for pearl divers and dancers and vocalists from the scheduled summer stage show have also been posted.
Employee perks include free park admission fees, free and discount tickets for friends and family, discounts within the park, employee referral bonuses, ambassador events and previews, the news release says.
United Parks has 12 attractions in the United States, including Bush Gardens Tampa Bay.
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