Poconos Manor, Pennsylvania
Housing InformationDormitory style Housing is provided by the Host Company and is on site. Rooms are assigned by gender. No co-ed roommates are allowed. Couples traveling together need to be prepared they will not be able to live in a room together. Although the Housing has a housekeeping staff to assist in keeping the Dormitory clean, all participants will be expected to maintain their rooms to a clean standard and all participants should expect to assist in keeping the public areas of the dormitory clean.
Each room should expect to be given an assigned day where you will assist in the cleaning of the public areas for 1-2 hours. Your assigned day will only happen 1 or 2 times during your program depending on how long your program is.
After the payment at check in, rent will be automatically deducted from paychecks. The first deduction will take place on your first full pay cycle paycheck. You are paid every 2 weeks therefore every 2 weeks $210 ($105/week) will be deducted for rent, which includes utilities (water, electric, trash) and internet. Each participant will receive the "Dorm in a Box" package upon check in that has all the necessities needed for the first week in housing: toilet paper, kleenex, plastic utensils, coffee mug, lock, hygiene products, trash bags, laundry tokens, detergent, etc. The package cost is normally $16.00 and is payroll deducted, but this package fee is being waived until further notice.
These policies include: No smoking or alcohol in housing, No overnight guests in housing, quiet hours from 10:00pm - 8:00am, among other policies that are common in dormitories in the United States.
Participants who leave their jobs before their original end date, or who are terminated, are not eligible for a refund of their housing deposit.
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DetailWhen you visit Kalahari Resorts, you’ll know right away you’re somewhere special. Featuring an exciting mix of rides, slides and adventures, it’s an incredible time for anyone of any age. With an array of amenities like the Spa Kalahari & Salon and exceptional dining options, Kalahari will attract locals and tourists from all over the country, give you the chance to meet so many interesting people!
Any time of year is a good time to live and work at Kalahari Resorts in the Pocono Mountains, located within driving distance of most major East Coast cities. This region teeming with history offers year-round cultural tours and art exhibitions, abundant antiquing and brand-name shopping and a full calendar of festivals showcasing the heritage, music and food of the Pocono Mountains.
If you like variety and enjoy working in an exciting, active environment, then Kalahari Resorts in the Poconos is the perfect place to spend your Work Travel program!
Website: https://www.kalahariresorts.com/pa
Lifeguard
$13 Shallow Water Lifeguard
$14 Deep Water Lifeguard
Participants with strong swimming skills may be placed as a Deep Water Lifeguard and will have their pay increased to $14 per hour
- Lifeguards will monitor pools, slides and other water attractions, provide first aid, and interact with guests. Lifeguards must be able to stand in and out of water for long periods of time while remaining alert.
- Lifeguards will attend 3 days of unpaid Red Cross Training prior to start of work as a lifeguard. All employees make minimum wage during regular training.
Required Duties:
Lifeguards must be able to stand in and out of water for long periods of time while remaining alert.
Skills Required:
- Advanced English skills required.
- Must have strong swimming skills
- Ability to stand on your feet for long periods of time
- Ability to provide outstanding guest service
- Must be able to pass a lifeguard certification class.
- Uniform costs: male – $65, female – $60
- Waterpark uniform incudes shorts and T-shirts (excludes swim suits). Students will have to have their own footwear.
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Typical Schedule:
- Schedules vary. Working weekends and holidays is required.
- Shifts could include early morning and/or late evening hours. Weekly schedule is about 4-7 days per week with 6-8 hours per day.
Additional Hours Details:
- Employees will average 32 hours per week. Some weeks could be more, some weeks could be less.
- You will “average” 32 hours per week over the course of your program.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
- Employee discounts on food and retail items.
- Employee discounted rate on park admission.
- Good performance is rewarded with tokens that are redeemable for various prizes.
SECOND JOBS:
Second jobs are permitted, but you must be available for every shift you are scheduled to work at Kalahari Resort and your second job must not interfere with their work performance.
Participants are not permitted to start work at a second job without receiving approval from US Sponsor first.
- Following are NOT permitted: Visible tattoos deemed inappropriate by management; visible body piercing(s)
- Males: No earrings or long hair (more than 2” over the ear).
- Females: No more than 2 earrings per ear (Bottom part of the earlobe only).
