2026 Rides Supervisor - Leadership in Safety and Guest Service (GASTONIA)

Overview:The Supervisor of Ride Operations is responsible for ensuring that the Ride Operations Department maintains a professional atmosphere and ensures the standards of safety and guest service are being upheld by direct and indirect reports. Makes regular field visits to monitor employee performance and policy compliance and resolving various operational issues.Responsibilities:Ensures the safety of our guests and employees by ensuring that all employees are operating according to the policies and procedures outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures manual; directs employee actions during emergencysituations and resolves operational concerns.Supervises daily work performance of Ride Operators; provides coaching and counseling regarding performance and disciplinary situations; provides credible input into discipline, promotion, demotion and terminationdecisions; prepares and conducts job performance evaluations for direct and indirect reports.Ensures guest satisfaction by responding and resolving guest concerns quickly, coordinating other departments' actions that can impact Ride Operations, and making decisions that resolve issues that arise in the daily operation.Makes daily downward adjustments and recommendations for upward adjustments to labor levels based on attendance and sales to meet cost center specific goals.Reviews daily, weekly, and monthly department paperwork and reports.Provides guest service according to Cedar Fair standards when serving the guest or working with subordinates, includinginitiating guest interactions, answering questions and giving directions.Qualifications:You!People who love helping others and will support the needs of our guests and associates.Good judgement and a commitment to safety.Ability to work and interact with people from diverse backgrounds.Individuals with a passion and excitement about Carowinds.Availability to include some weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.