Kennywood, Sandcastle, Idlewild Seeking To Add 900 Workers

PITTSBURGH, PA — With outlooks improving for the summer seasons at Kennywood and its sister water park Sandcastle, the parks and affiliated Idlewild in Westmoreland County are seeking to hire 900 people for the season.

The parks have increased starting hourly pay rates for positions that require an adult - at least 18 years old, or graduating high school seniors - to $13 an hour. New this spring, new and returning
seasonal employees will receive a complimentary 2021 basic season pass for themselves and up to three members of their immediate family as long as they apply and complete the hiring process by May 10.

“All signs point to a much better summer, so we’re stepping up our recruitment efforts to attract great candidates and deliver great experiences for our guests,” Kennywood-/Sandcastle General Manager Mark Pauls said in a new release. “We can’t wait to get people back to work."

Positions are available in all departments, with the parks’ primary focus on lifeguards, ride operators, and food and beverage staff. In addition to the new pay rates and sign-on season passes, employees will receive discounts on dining and retail, advancement and bonus opportunities based on performance, scholarship opportunities, and invitations to
team-building activities such as galas and movie nights.

In-person interviews and orientations will be conducted with facial coverings, social distancing, and strict adherence to indoor capacity limitations. Employees returning from prior years will be
able to participate in online orientations.

Those interested can apply online at the park of their choice: Kennywood, Sandcastle, or Idlewild. Kennywood’s season begins on May 8, with Sandcastle and Idlewild opening on May 29.