Kennywood and Sister Parks to Hire 2,700 Summer Employees

WEST MIFFLIN, PA - The Pittsburgh region's premier family fun attractions, Kennywood, Sandcastle Waterpark, and Idlewild & SoakZone are now accepting job applications for the 2017 summer operating season. The largest youth employer in the Tri-State area, Kennywood intends to hire about 1,500 individuals to work in departments like Rides, Games, Food & Beverage, Grounds and Public Safety. Sandcastle will hire about 400 employees and Idlewild roughly 800 people for the same departments. Both Sandcastle and Idlewild are also recruiting lifeguards. 

"Working at our parks are some of the best summer jobs in Pittsburgh," says Joe Barron, Human Resources Director for Kennywood and Sandcastle. "In addition to a paycheck, jobs at Kennywood, Sandcastle and Idlewild & SoakZone offer more than just a paycheck, as team members often create lifelong friendships and great memories working with us." 

Beyond being a great addition to a young adult's resume, employment at Kennywood, Sandcastle and Idlewild brings perks such as flexible scheduling, free admission to all three parks and a number of other regional amusement parks, discounted tickets for friends and family, team-building activities such as movie nights, intramural sports competitions and discounts on park food and merchandise. 

Most Kennywood, Sandcastle and Idlewild seasonal positions are available to applicants age 16 and older. Some job opportunities are available to those age 14 and 15. Retirees and adults interested in seasonal work are also encourage to apply. 

To apply, visit our employment page, or the corresponding pages for Sandcastle Waterpark and Idlewild & SoakZone.