Waterpark Safety Area Manager

Overview :

Job Status / Type : Full-time, year-round

Position Level : Mid Level

Shift / Schedule Requirements : Ability to work various shifts and days including nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.

Manages the park’s daily risk exposure in the areas of fire protection / prevention, safety, and first aid. Ensures compliance with all safety laws, rules, and OSHA and environmental regulations.

Manages and reviews the work of subordinate staff. Administers and supervises all operations related to the health and safety issues of associates, guests, and Park property.

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Responsibilities :

• Responsible for the maintenance of the park’s Safety Data Sheet and Haz Com Program.
• Adheres to and reinforces all Cedar Fair and specific Park policies and procedures, including safety, attendance, and EEO policies, and demonstrates commitment to customer service in all aspects of employment.
• Monitors associate work practices and area not only for safety, but industrial hygiene, which relates to long-term effects or concerns such as chemical exposure, noise, lighting, heat, humidity and radiation.
• Assists with evacuations, emergency response; coordinates outside responses within safety, fire and First Aid.
• Facilitates the activities of the safety committee by providing technical and administrative support.
• Responds to and takes appropriate action to resolve safety concerns and complaints from patrons and associates.
• Communicates safety-related issues through management safety bulletins, safety newsletters, memos and meetings.
• Coordinates the implementation and execution of the Drug Screening program established by Corporate policy. Oversees the pre-employment screening, along with random tests conducted throughout the season.

Coordinates the program, with assistance of trained staff members.

• Attends meetings, makes presentations to staff and others.
• Assist all departments in establishing and implementing safety, security, and emergency procedures.
• Coordinate regular safety and fire inspections on premises.
• Oversee the company’s fire control and suppression systems through proper maintenance and monitoring.
• Responsible for establishment and revision of the Emergency Action Plan.
• Ensure that the company and staff follow all appropriate public agency requirements and compliance guidelines. This includes permits, notification procedures, accident investigations and inspections as directed.
• Prepare and administer the budget for safety department.
• Conducts and investigates on Guest Claims by taking photographs, gathering witness statements, conducting hazard analysis, root cause analysis, contributing factors, determining liability and providing solution on claim.

To include submission of financial documentation for the claim.

Conducts regular park wide safety inspection audits, identifies areas of noncompliance, creates corrective action plan, submits work orders and coordinates with various Maintenance personnel in order to correct the issue.

Follows up on corrective actions to ensure completion and compliance in a timely manner.

Qualifications :

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Some college in Health, Safety and Environmental or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years related experience in Health, Safety and Environmental or related field or 3-5 years amusement park leadership.
• EMT or RN Certification preferred.
• Completion of a OSHA 30 training course, or soon after employment.
• Ability to operate a vehicle, Park rides, and a variety of equipment such as a computer, ambulance, crane, scissor lift, fire suppression equipment, rescue / extraction equipment, gas detector, weather monitor, First Aid equipment, security equipment, protective gear, etc.

during emergency operations.

• Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.
• Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law.
• Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.

Physical Requirements :

• Must be able to frequently sit, repetitive hand motion (such as typing) hear, listen, communicate, walk, stand, bend, climb stairs / ladders, walk on uneven surfaces, handle, finger, grasp, lift up to 10 pounds.
• Must be able to occasionally stoop, twisting movements of torso, crouch / squat, crawl, kneel, balance, reach overhead, lift up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to environmental conditions such as rain, direct / indirect sun and heat for extended periods of time.
• Subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
• Subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.
• Subject to sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
• Exposure to multiple, high-stress situation at any given time and must maintain a high level of alertness.
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, picking, pinching, typing, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motion of the hands, wrists and / or fingers.

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