Boardwalk Guest Services at Santa Cruz Seaside Company

Imagine clocking in every day at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk — voted the World's Best Seaside Amusement Park 10 times — with the Pacific Ocean right at your doorstep. As a Guest Services team member, you'll work as a Ride Operator or Food Service Operator, meet guests from around the world, and level up your English while having the summer of your life in California.

Santa Cruz is a laid-back surf town nestled inside the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Your employer-provided housing is just a 10-minute walk from the beach and Boardwalk, and the charming downtown strip — full of coffee shops, restaurants and indie stores — is only minutes away. On days off, you can explore San Francisco or Yosemite National Park, both just a few hours away.

The company takes care of you beyond the workplace too: seasonal kick-off and end-of-season parties, discounted sailing trips on Monterey Bay, discounted train rides through the Santa Cruz Mountains and Redwoods, and employee discounts to attractions including the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium.

• 💰 $17.50/hour | Estimated ~$560/week (pre-tax)
• 🏠 Free housing provided (also free after Labor Day if scheduled under 32h/week)
• 📶 Wi-Fi included in all employee housing
• 🎡 Ride Operator or Food Service Operator roles
• ⏰ 32–40 hours/week; overtime paid after 40h
• 🌊 10-minute walk to the beach and Boardwalk
• 🎉 Seasonal parties, sailing trips, train rides & park discounts
• 🦈 Discounts at Monterey Bay Aquarium and other attractions
• 👕 Uniform provided free of charge, laundered at no cost
• 🍔 20% employee discount on food while working
• ✅ No previous experience required