Six Flags Entertainment Corporation · 1 day ago
Manager, Park Operations
Mason, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expSix Flags Entertainment Corporation is seeking a high-energy, safety-focused Operations Manager to lead Ride Operations and Aquatics at Kings Island. The role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring safety and efficiency, and driving exceptional guest service while managing large teams and departmental budgets.
Entertainment
Responsibilities
Lead daily operations for Ride Operations and Aquatics, ensuring all attractions open safely, on time, and in alignment with operating procedures
Promote a proactive safety culture through training, coaching, audits, and strong adherence to safety protocols
Develop and mentor seasonal and full-time leaders, building an engaged, high-performing team
Drive exceptional guest service, ensuring fast, friendly, and consistent interactions at all attractions
Monitor safety and operational incidents, identify trends, and implement corrective and preventive measures
Support associate experience initiatives, including recognition, communication, engagement, and retention programs
Establish and improve departmental procedures, focusing on safety, efficiency, and guest satisfaction
Collaborate across departments and Six Flags parks, sharing best practices and supporting enterprise-wide initiatives
Oversee departmental budgets, ensuring responsible financial planning and cost control
Qualification
Required
4–6 years of related operational leadership experience, preferably in attractions, hospitality, recreation, or a similar guest‑focused environment
3–5 years of supervisory experience, including hiring, coaching, and performance management
Demonstrated ability to lead large, diverse teams with a focus on associate engagement, communication, and accountability
Strong commitment to safety culture, with experience applying safety protocols, conducting training, or leading emergency responses
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities in high‑volume environments
Experience managing budgets, planning resources, and supporting operational initiatives
Ability to work both indoors and outdoors across a variety of weather conditions
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Benefits
Competitive benefits package
Company
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America’s largest regional amusement-resort operator with 26 amusement parks, 15 water parks and 9 resort properties across 16 states in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase