Carowinds

Important Employment Information

Thank you for your interest in employment with Carowinds!

Please read this page carefully.  It contains important information and tips about the employment process.  If you have a question that is not answered on this page, please contact the Human Resources Office at (704) 587-9006 or (803) 548-5300 for more information.

Each year Carowinds seeks over 2,500 seasonal associates to help bring our park to life.  There are a wide range of opportunities for our seasonal associates to grow professionally and advance their own potential.  There are also leadership opportunities available in all departments and the possibility of a full-time career at Carowinds or one of the other parks in our Cedar Fair Family.

For an overview of many of the seasonal opportunities that are typically available, visit our Where Do You See Yourself? page.

To be considered for employment, all applicants must be at least 15 years of age at the time of application and legally eligible to work in the United States. Offers of employment may be contingent upon the results of a urine drug screen and/or background check.  Carowinds is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• A safe working environment and experience.
• All associates attend Carowinds University where you learn new job skills to be successful.
• Fair treatment and open-door communication.
• Opportunities for advancement and career development.
• Recognition for a job well done.
• Exciting associates activities and park perks.

Lifelong Friendships:
Time and time again, our associates say that one of the main reasons they love working at Carowinds is the bond that they form with their co-workers.  Many associates become lifelong friends beyond their days at the park.

Interpersonal Skills:
Good interpersonal skills (also known as people skills) are important, no matter what your future plans.  Interacting with park guests, co-workers and management on a daily basis will help you sharpen these talents.

Leadership Opportunities:
Most of our seasonal supervisors and many of our full-time managers are promoted from within.  Your department leadership team can give you information on seasonal opportunities within your area, and full-time positions as well as many specialized seasonal jobs are posted in the Associate Services area, accessible by all associates.

Career Experience and Resume Building:
Every position at Carowinds provides an excellent opportunity to build career-specific skills and gain valuable experience to strengthen your resume.  If this is early in your career, a stop along the way, or just a fun way to supplement your income, there are many rewarding opportunities for you at Carowinds.  You may even decide to make a career of it!

• Work safely and honestly.
• Work hard, but have fun at the same time.
• Be on time for all scheduled shifts.
• Be a team player.
• Seek opportunities for learning and development.
• Adhere to our Appearance Standards.
• Keep the park and work area impeccably clean.
• Be polite and courteous with everyone.
• Take pride in the job.
• Take interest in our guests and other associates.

Our hiring process begins with the application.  We accept applications on-line at jobs4fun.com and in person at our Employment Office.

Once you have completed an application, please stop by our Employment Office to complete a Pre-Screening Interview.  Our Employment Office hours may vary.  Please call 704-587-9006 for up-to-date hours of operation and available position information.  Candidates who are successful with the Pre-Screen will advance to a department interview.

Please call (704) 587-9006 or (803) 548-5300, for any questions regarding our employment process.

For most positions, you will receive an employment decision the day of the interview.  If you are interviewing for a specialized position, however, an employment determination will not be made until all eligible applicants have been interviewed.  Your interviewer will let you know when you can expect an employment decision.

If you are offered a position, you will need to provide certain documentation to verify identity and work eligibility before you can attend training or begin work.

Many applicants find that it is a good idea to bring these documents to the interview, so that you can begin the paperwork process immediately if you are offered a position.  If you are under the age of 18, you may also want to bring a parent or guardian, because there are some additional forms that they will need to fill out as well.  (Please note that parents will not be part of the interview process, however.)

Your interview is an opportunity for you to shine!  It is also an excellent opportunity for you to get to know our organization and the department you’re interviewing for better.  These tips will help you make the most of this opportunity:

• Be honest.  Remember, the application is a legal document and INTEGRITY is the binding principle of our four cornerstones.
• Plan to be here 10-15 minutes before a scheduled interview.
• Dress for success.  A nice polo shirt, khaki pants with a belt and business casual shoes are much more professional than athletic attire.  Your pants should be worn at the natural waist line and you should not wear a hat.
• Be neat, clean and well groomed.  Show that you are serious about working for Carowinds by exhibiting a professional appearance.
• Do not chew gum.  Chewing gum during the interview is not professional and it can make it difficult for the interviewer to understand you.
• Smile and make eye contact with your interviewer(s).
• Shake the interviewer’s hand confidently at the beginning and end of the interview.
• Sit up straight while waiting for the interview and during the interview.  Good posture conveys confidence and respect.
• Be polite, honest and sincere.  You’ve heard it before, but INTEGRITY is the binding principle of our four cornerstones.
• Show interest in the job and our organization by asking questions.
• You will be asked a series of situational questions during your interview.  Try to remember to use the STAR technique to completely answer the questions.
• What was the Situation?
• What was the Task you were trying to complete?
• What Action did you take or do?
• What was the end Result or outcome?

Take I-77 to SC exit # 90 at the North Carolina/South Carolina Border.  The park is just 15 minutes south of Uptown Charlotte and 15 minutes North of Rock Hill, SC.