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Cedar Point Amusement Park a Cedar Fair Park Sandusky, Ohio Cedar Point Amusement Park a Cedar Fair Park Cedar Point Amusement Park has been voted the best amusement park on earth by Amusement Today readers for multiple years! Opened in 1870, Cedar Point Amusement Park, located on the shores of Lake Erie, in Sandusky, Ohio is home to more rides and roller coasters than any other amusement park in the world! The historic amusement park also features a wide variety of live shows, merchandise gift shops, restaurants, games, children’s areas and much more. Cedar Point is also home to an 18-acre waterpark (Cedar Point Shores), a mile-long beach, three resort hotels, an indoor waterpark/resort, a luxury RV campground including cottages and cabins, and two large marinas. Why should you work for Cedar Point? · Located right on the shore of Lake Erie in Sandusky, Ohio. · FREE admission to Cedar Point (including 17 roller coasters, rides, live shows, and more) & Cedar Point Shores (including water slides, rivers, and pools)! · Supervised, furnished, on-site employee housing (rent is $30.00 to $45.00 per week) with wireless internet access in all common areas. Dormitory style housing - multiple occupancy (2-3 roommates). · Employee Recreation Center with free Internet access, sandwich shop, table tennis tables, pool tables, games, basketball court, soccer field, sand volleyball & big screen televisions. · FREE Uniforms (laundered free, too!). · FREE employee activities program including employee-only parties, picnics, and more! Also, inexpensive bus trips arranged to areas of interest (Niagara Falls, Chicago, etc.). Student testimonials: "I feel good with my job (Front Desk Clerk/Supervisor) since it allows me to communicate with Americans and other nationalities." "I enjoy my work and I get to meet many people from different countries." "Everything and everyone in my job is amazing." About Sandusky, OH: Sandusky is a small city located on the shores of Lake Erie, one of the five Great Lakes. It is a popular vacation destination for families around the world, and Cedar Point is the primary attraction. Sandusky is located between the major cities of Toledo and Cleveland and is accessible by car, train, bus and ferry. For more information visit these sites: Things to Do in Sandusky General Information Watch this video from Cedar Point! For more info visit: http://www.cedarpoint.com Cedar Point Amusement Park a Cedar Fair Park Sandusky, Ohio How to Get There We recommend flying into the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (airport code CLE). Travel from the airport to the Greyhound Station by taking the RTA (Rapid Transit Authority) RED LINE train to the Tower City-Public Square stop. Then take an RTA bus to 15th Street and Chester Ave. From the Greyhound bus station (1465 Chester Ave) take a bus to Sandusky, OH. Visit Greyhound to confirm schedules and fares at www.greyhound.com. Please note: Students should arrive at the Human Resources office between the hours of 8am and 4pm, no earlier than 24 hours before you are scheduled to start work. *Cedar Point housing is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you arrive after 4pm, you can "check-in" to housing at the Commons Store. Students arriving after 4pm should report to Human Resources between 8:30am-9:30am the following morning. If arriving in Cleveland after the last Greyhound bus to Sandusky, students should spend the night in Cleveland. Cedar Point is not able to pick up stranded students. Cedar Point Amusement Park a Cedar Fair Park Sandusky, OH WorksiteCompany LocationBiography There's a place where the glistening Lake Erie shoreline meets a unique skyline. That place is Cedar Point, and there is so much to offer. Towering over a mile-long beach, you'll find 18 roller coasters and an 18 acre waterpark. Opened in 1870, this historic amusement park also provides a wide variety of live shows, retail shops, restaurants, games, children’s areas and much more. Cedar Point is home to three resort hotels, an indoor waterpark/resort, a luxury RV campground including cottages and cabins, and two large marinas. Employee housing is on-site, very affordable, and includes wireless internet access. Located on our housing campus, the recreation center includes an employee cafe, discounted retail store, tennis tables, pool tables, games, basketball court, soccer field, sand volleyball, and big screen televisions. Working at Cedar Point means FREE employee programs with exclusive parties, picnics, ride nights, and more! Cedar Point organizes reasonably priced bus trips to areas of interest such as Niagara Falls, Chicago, and New York City. Share your smile by the water, in our campground or at any of our hotels. Be here for PointFest, HalloWeekends and other special events. Work on roller coasters, thrill rides, family rides and interactive attractions. Begin your journey here for a summer job like no other! Other Company Details Drug test required? Yes Do students complete an additional application upon arrival? Yes Does your company issue completion certificates? No If requested, will you evaluate the student's performance? No Any additional company details? 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Social Security Are students required to apply for a social security card prior to arriving at worksite? No Will the company assist students with their social security application? Yes Assistance detail: Once students have arrived, transportation to the Social Security office will be arranged. Where is the nearest social security office? Sandusky Distance: 4 miles How will students be paid until their social security card arrives? Cedar Point will assign each student a temporary employee number. CIEE | ciee.org/wat | 1.888.COUNCIL | [email protected] | Page 1 of 1 | 16-Sep-18 Cedar Point Amusement Park a Cedar Fair Park Character Talent Sandusky, OH Company Biography There's a place where the glistening Lake Erie shoreline meets a unique skyline. That place is Cedar Point, and there is so much to offer. Towering over a mile-long beach, you'll find 18 roller coasters and an 18 acre waterpark. Opened in 1870, this historic amusement park also provides a wide variety of live shows, retail shops, restaurants, games, children’s areas and much more. Cedar Point is home to three resort hotels, an indoor waterpark/resort, a luxury RV campground including cottages and cabins, and two large marinas. Employee housing is on-site, very affordable, and includes wireless internet access. Located on our housing campus, the recreation center includes an employee cafe, discounted retail store, tennis tables, pool tables, games, basketball court, soccer field, sand volleyball, and big screen televisions. Working at Cedar Point means FREE employee programs with exclusive parties, picnics, ride nights, and more! Cedar Point organizes reasonably priced bus trips to areas of interest such as Niagara Falls, Chicago, and New York City. Share your smile by the water, in our campground or at any of our hotels. Be here for PointFest, HalloWeekends and other special events. Work on roller coasters, thrill rides, family rides and interactive attractions. Begin your journey here for a summer job like no other! Work and Pay Details Position title: Character Talent Hourly wage: $9.20 Tips? No Description of position: Provides entertainment to guests as a fully costumed character who performs, greets guests, poses for pictures with guests and interacts with children throughout various locations on and off Cedar Point property. Must adhere to character role while in the presence of our guests and may need to pose for photographs for our guests and/or media. Specific qualifications required: Must be 4’6-5’2 tall. Must be physically able to handle the demands of working in full body costume (working in very hot conditions, limited peripheral vision, handling over zealous actions from unruly guests).You will have someone walking with you. Estimated weekly wage (incl. tips): $320.00 Bonus: None Conditions of bonus: Average hours for last year's students? 35 Hours Maximum weekly hours allowed: 60 Hours Minimum average number of hours? 35 Hours Possibility of getting more than average hours: Average Students get the most hours in: June, July, August Students get the least hours in: May, September How often are students paid? Every Two Weeks Do you pay overtime? No If yes, after how many hours per week do you pay overtime? Not specified Does your company only operate weekends before or after specific dates? Yes If yes, what are the dates? After Sept. 2, weekends only through October 27. Minimum Hours: 35-50 hours