Dutch Wonderland Director of Operations
Core
Overall operation of the amusement park, ensuring safety, efficiency, cleanliness, and budgetary goals.
Role type
Senior operations manager (theme park)
Builds
Safe and profitable amusement park experiences for families
Domain
Theme park and water park operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Park operations management, financial budgeting and cost control, safety compliance and risk management, team leadership and coaching, strategic planning, vendor and contract management, emergency response coordination, data analysis for profit optimization
Preferred skills
Amusement or water park industry experience, bilingual communication (Spanish), Capex project planning
Technologies
Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point
Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of park operations including rides, attractions, and business units; oversee financial aspects of departments to maximize revenue and cost savings; ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry best practices; lead hiring, training, and performance coaching for assigned employees; develop and maintain standard operating procedures for attractions; collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure attraction functionality and water quality; establish and monitor safety programs and conduct regular site inspections; manage vendor relationships and contracts; develop yearly business plans for operations departments.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory duties