Cedar Point performs pre-employment background checks on all employees 18 years of age or older. Employees will not be permitted to check-in for work until their background checks have been received and reviewed.

Employees are paid bi-weekly. Each pay period begins on Monday and ends on Sunday. A direct deposit program to any bank (checking or savings account) in the U.S. is available.

Employees should come prepared to cover their food expenses for a period of twenty-one days before receiving their first paycheck. Cedar Point has a full-service, inexpensive Employee Cafeteria where employees can enjoy meals at minimal cost.

We want our employees to have a blast while here at the park. That means we’ve organized and planned activities and special amenities for you to enjoy! Here are some of the perks for working at the Best Amusement Park in the World:

• Season-long admission to Cedar Point and Soak City
• Employee Housing (if eligible)
• College Credit (where applicable)
• Bus Trips to Chicago, Niagara Falls, New York City and more
• Employee Appreciation Events (ride nights, picnics, parties, and more)
• Recreation Center with pool tables, internet access, a sandwich shop and more
• Discounts at local retail and dining locations
• “Behind the Lines” Employee Newsletter
• New friends & memories to last a lifetime!

Work uniforms are provided free of charge. Free laundry service for uniforms is also provided.

Most work schedules are dependent on park attendance. The average work week at Cedar Point is six days.

The climate in Sandusky is usually hot and humid July to September. We recommend that all employees drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. Also if you are working outdoors, please wear sunscreen. Cedar Point has rain jackets/pants for purchase from our Wardrobe department.

Cedar Point provides low-cost, on-premise housing for employees who live more than 30 miles away from the park. A $100 deposit is required upon check-in. The deposit can be paid in the form of cash, certified check, or money order. Any employees that do not provide the $100 deposit will not be able to check into Employee Housing.

Note: Employees are required to bring their own bed linens to fit a twin-size bed (sheets, pillows, pillow cases, blankets, etc.). Cedar Point has laundry facilities on site for a minimal cost.

Quick Notes

• Employees must be 18 years of age and your home address must be more than 30 miles from Cedar Point to qualify for housing.
• Rent is paid through weekly payroll deduction.
• Housing is assigned upon arrival at Cedar Point. Employees may choose housing facility when they arrive based on what is available.
• All housing at Cedar Point is non-coed and multiple occupancy.
• In-room phones are provided for in-park, local and toll-free calls. Long distance calls may be placed with a calling card or by calling collect.
• All housing buildings are designated as Non-Smoking. Violators will be fined and/or evicted if they fail to comply.
• All housed employees must be checked-in with Cedar Point and possess a valid Cedar Point ID in order to check-in to housing.
• Quiet hours enforced throughout all housing facilities from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m. daily.
• Free bus shuttle transportation is provided to and from work and to local shopping areas, so you don't need a car.

Bed linens, blankets, a pillow, fan, shower shoes, alarm clock, padlock for locker (Commons Dorms only), wristwatch, personal entertainment (mp3 player, laptop, etc.). Cedar Point is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged personal property while in employee housing.

Small refrigerators (3.5 cubic feet or less) are permitted while living in the dorms.

Cedars Dorms (Men's Dorms)  

Opened in 1915 as one of Cedar Point's premiere hotels and is now a summer camp style facility. Each room houses 2 to 3 men, with community bathroom facilities located on each floor. Furnished with beds, dressers and clothes rack. Building is not equipped with air conditioning or heat.

TV lounge, laundry facilities, employee store, Cedar Point medical clinic are all located in the Cedars dormitories.

Cedars dorms are within walking distance of the Employee Cafeteria, Beach, Soak City and all work locations within the park.
 

Gold Dorms (Women's Dorms)   

The Gold Dorms are summer camp style facilities. Each room houses 2 females, with community bathroom facilities located on each floor. Furnished with beds, dressers and clothes rack. Building is not equipped with air conditioning or heat.

Laundry facilities and TV lounge located on premise. Dorms 1 & 2 are within walking distance of the Employee Cafeteria, Beach, Soak City and all work locations within the park.
 

Bayside Apartments – Building is gender-segregated by floor    

Each apartment contains 2 or 3 bedrooms, bathroom, full kitchen and living room. The bedrooms are all multiple occupancy (6 to 9 people per apartment). Basic furnishings provided: beds, dressers, lamps, chairs, couches, end tables, dining room table and chairs and appliances (stove and refrigerator). Building is equipped with heat.

Includes all utilities and cable service (TV not provided).

Located within 1 mile of park and within walking distance of the Employee Recreation Center. Free bus shuttle transportation provided to and from work and to local shopping areas. Laundry facilities on premise.
 

Commons Apartments – Building is gender-segregated by apartment   

Each apartment contains 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and living room. The bedrooms are all multiple occupancy (16 people per apartment). Basic furnishings provided: beds, dressers, lamps, chairs, couches, end tables, dining room table and chairs. Building is equipped with air conditioning in the living room. Includes all utilities and cable service (TV not provided).

Laundry facilities and employee store on premise. Outdoor grills and picnic tables located in courtyard. Located within 1 mile of park and within walking distance of the Employee Recreation Center.
 

Commons Dorms – Gender-segregated by building  

Each room houses 2 to 3 people, with community bathroom facilities located on each floor. Furnished with beds, dressers and lockers (must provide own lock) for personal use. Building is equipped with air conditioning and heat.

Cable TV hookup in each room (TV not provided). Located within 1 mile of park and within walking distance of the Employee Recreation Center. Laundry facilities on premise.

A $100 deposit is required upon check-in. The deposit can be paid in the form of cash, certified check, or money order. Any employees that do not provide the $100 deposit will not be able to check into Employee Housing.

2012 Housing Rates are as follows*

Cedar Point Seasonal Employee Rates

• Cedars Dorms and Gold Dorms: $4.29 per day
• Commons Dorms: $5.71 per day
• Commons Apartments: $5.00 per day
• Bayside Apartments: $6.00 per day

Non Cedar Point Employees (Lessees, Concessionaires, etc.)

• $7.25 per day per resident

*Housing rates are subject to change without notice.

All housing is based on availability upon arrival. Rooms cannot be reserved ahead of time.

A number of seasonal positions at Cedar Point may qualify for internship credit at your college or university. Check with your school advisor to see if one of our positions will meet the internship criteria required for your major. For more information on internship possibilities within specific departments, please contact the full-time manager listed below.
 

Accommodations  

Katie Fenner (kfenner@cedarpoint.com)
 

Finance  

Revenue/Accounting – Kelly Blimka (kblimka@cedarpoint.com)
Cash Control – Joel Peugeot (jpeugeot@cedarpoint.com)
Internal Audit – Dave O’Hare (ohare@cedarpoint.com)
 

Food Services  

Vicki Marks (vmarks@cedarpoint.com)
 

Games  

Katy Brisson (kbrisson@cedarpoint.com)
 

Human Resources  

Darlene Bland (dbland@cedarpoint.com)
 

Landscaping  

Tom Roberts (troberts@cedarpoint.com)

 
Live Entertainment  

Herbe Donald (hdonald@cedarpoint.com)
 

Marketing   

Jason Blake (jblake@cedarpoint.com)
 

Merchandise   

Heather Boggs (hboggs@cedarpoint.com)
 

Park Operations   

Challenge Park – Ryan Burt (rburt@cedarpoint.com)
Main Office – Marcia Frankart (mfrankart@cedarpoint.com)
Park Admissions – Haley Cline (hcline@cedarpoint.com)
Ride Operations – Karrah Folk (kfolk@cedarpoint.com)
Environmental Services/Traffic – Dave Bauer (dbauer@cedarpoint.com)
 

Security   

Ron Gilson (rgilson@cedarpoint.com)
Craig Manner (cmanner@cedarpoint.com)

Phone: 1.800.668.JOBS
E-mail (from within the U.S. only): work@cedarpoint.com
E-mail (from outside the U.S. only):international@cedarpoint.com