My brother-in-law is a school teacher, and has his summers off. He is interested in a job at King's Island this summer, possibly in guest services or security. Does anyone have an idea of the amount of money it pays hourly? And do they offer 40 hour week work weeks?

Not sure about pay rates, but don`t expect much as most positions offered will be seasonal in nature. Additionally, as most positions available are seasonal, there is a chance that he could work more than 40 hours a week (potentially up to sixty if he wanted to). Since it is seasonal work, overtime rules do not apply. The best option if he is really interested in the job would be for him to check out the park`s website related to jobs here.

Security will pay more than guest relations, probably about $2 an hour more. I believe most seasonal positions will make $7.30 (minimum wage) this season. They usually pay at least minimum wage, even though they don't by law have to because of the nature of the business, because otherwise they wouldn't be able to keep employees. When I worked there, I actually made 75 cents over minimum wage (which was $5.25 at the time) as a first-year seasonal merchandise associate (with a 50 cent raise for my second season). Security made $2/hr more than I did. Most other seasonal, such as games, ride ops, admissions, etc, all made the same as merch, but food services and ecology got a dollar more an hour. Keep in mind this was under Paramount, but I believe security does still make more per hour. When my husband interviewed for a security position in 05, they were paying $9/hr.

40 hours a week is no problem at all - I was getting 40 hours a week every week and could have gotten more if I'd asked. Everyone I've talked to that's worked for a Cedar Fair park has said, especially towards the end of the season, you'll get anywhere from 40 to 80 hours a week if you've got unlimited availability.