Top Five Coolest Jobs at Kings Island!

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Do You Have What It Takes To Snag One Of This Summer's Coolest Jobs?

February 19, 2025

You've heard it's FUN to work at Kings Island, but did you know that Kings Island has jobs that no one else in the Cincinnati area has available?

The park's hourly pay ranges from $14.00 to $23.00 per hour, for those who are 16 years of age or older based on experience, prior service and position.

Learn What Jobs are Available and Apply Today

Here are some of the COOLEST jobs you could snag at Kings Island

Blue Ice Cream Cone Creator

What a feeling to know that people travel from across the globe to visit Kings Island, and on their list of tasty treats to take in is the park's world famous blue ice cream cone. With sprinkles, without sprinkles?  Swirled with vanilla or not? Guests will be lining up to tell you exactly how they like their soft serve dished up.

Learn about all the Food & Beverage Opportunities Here

Become a Scrambler Spieler

In one of your visits to the park you've probably heard a ride operator finish their safety announcement and then add a little style of their own.

"All clear! And with that all clear you guys are getting scrambled. Like an egg. Or folded like an omelette depending on your preference. It doesn't matter to me!"  Ride operators keep our guests safe and with a smile on their face all summer long. Imagine helping operate the world's longest wooden coaster or inverted steel coaster! Or maybe The Monster is more  your speed? No matter your style, Kings Island has a ride for you!

Apply for a Ride Operator position today. No spieling experience required!

Work on Ohio's First Dual Racing Water Coaster - RiverRacers

In 2025, Kings Island’s Soak City Water Park will debut first-of-its-kind thrills and chills with the addition of RiverRacers, the first and only dual-racing water coaster in Ohio, and seven new kids’ water slides in the riverside-themed kids’ play area, Splash River Junction. That means Soak City is going to need lifeguards for more than 40 water slides, wave pools, activity pools and more! The best part? We'll train you with a paid aquatic certification class!

Apply to become a Soak City Lifeguard Today!

Step Back in Time, Become a Seasonal Train Engineer

Operate a 2/3 scale replica of The General, a Civil War-era steam locomotive that's more than 50 years old.  In this job you'll operate the controls of the train, perform preventative maintenance on equipment as well as cleaning and polishing the trains daily. Engineers work with the full time maintenance team to ensure the train runs smoothly every day.

Become a Train Engineer

 

Make Your Job All Fun & Games

Whether it's a football game, guessing age and weight, or working in an arcade, the games department is full of fun! Bring your charm and sense of humor to encourage guests to play your game and win a prize.

Apply for a Games position today!

Kings Island plans to hire more than 5,000 seasonal associates as it prepares to open for the 2025 season in April.

The amusement park offers competitive wages and amazing perks for its associates including free admission to Kings Island and all other Six Flags parks, discounts on park food and merchandise, reward and recognition programs, exclusive park events for associates, ride nights and a cafeteria with discounted meals. 

Opportunities include:

  • Food & Beverage Associates
  • Ride Operators 
  • Lifeguards
  • Security Associates
  • Sales Associates for Merchandise and Games
  • Park Services Attendants
  • Registered Nurses, Safety Technicians, EMTs
    ...and so much more!