Many parks have animal shows of one sort or another, while others, like the Sea World parks or Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, are outright zoos. Animal trainers must have an affinity for the animals, knowledge of their care, and be able to devote themselves to the constant work of training. Mechanics and maintenance work behind the scenes to keep the rides running safely. Their duties include periodic inspections of the rides before and as they run, as well as fixing things that break down. For example, before a wooden roller coaster makes its first run of the morning, carpenters have already walked the entire structure, checking the bolts and pounding in nails.
Jobs are also available in the companies that build amusement rides and attractions.
Most of these jobs require extensive design or construction experience or a degree in Engineering, Architecture, or other technical field. Check out these web pages and find out what these parks are offering right now, or contact your favorite local park directly for job information. Cedar Point , is scouting for seasonal help. Disney Careers , is the site for Disney jobs in all of the companies theme parks, from Animal Kingdom to Tokyo Disneyland. Search for specific jobs, parks, or by other criteria and find out about auditions, too.