EMPLOYER INFORMATION JOB DESCRIPTION: NASCAR SPEEDPARK LOCATION: SEVIERVILLE (PIGEON FORGE), TENNESSEE EMPLOYER NASCAR SPEEDPARK, SEVIERVILLE, TN JOB TITLE/ JOB DESCRIPTION From https://nascarspeedpark.com/ Janus International Hospitality Student Exchange US State Department Designated J-1 Sponsor Agency 18067 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Ruther Glen, VA 22546 Phone: 804-589-1924 Fax: 1-804-876-3113 Ride and Track Attendant: Explain the rules of the ride to guests and enforce the rules for guest safety. Assist with loading and unloading as needed. Ensure ride is operating properly. Operate rides in accordance with government standards and company rules and regulations. Sell tickets and wristbands to guests; operate computerized cash register and make change; process credit card transactions. Clean the area Student will be trained on each Ride & Attraction student are asked to operate. Report any malfunction immediately to supervisor. Maintain visual contact with the ride and guest. Complete daily inspections and checklists Knowledge of US currency is a must. Take and help fill order and check for accuracy. Prepare food for sale. Stock redemption games and tickets; keep games stocked and attractively displayed. Please see detailed Job Description on page 4 Some students to work also as Food & Beverage Attendant hosts (prepare food & drinks, clean, cashing, assist customers, etc. ) Students have to be prepared for high and low Park attendance and work as many as possible hours during high peak business and expect low hours during the slow weeks (end of August/beginning of September) of the Park operation! ENGLISH LEVEL Intermediate EMPLOYMENT POSITION INFORMATION WORK DATES Start Dates: May 15 th June 10th End Dates: August 25 th September 15 th HOURLY RATE PAY Ride & Track Attendant - $9.50 per regular hour, OT: time and a half AVERAGE # OF HOURS Average work hours per week for the summer will be 32 per week. Students might seek part time employment outside of NASCAR Park, however, we will emphasize that NASCAR must be given priority for scheduling, since it is the host employer on the DS-2019 form Students have to be prepared for high and low Park attendance and work as many as possible hours during high peak business and expect low hours during the slow weeks (end of August/beginning of September) of the Park operation! PAYCHECK FREQUENCY Paychecks paid bi-weekly TRANSPORTATION TO WORK Trolley, bicycle or walk http://www.pigeonforgetrolley.org/ UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS Shirt is provided, student must purchase steel-toed shoes, khaki pants or shorts GROOMING CODE Yes. Facial hair for men should be clean shaven and hair above collar length. Good personal hygiene is a must, including daily shower and bath and use of deodorant. No visible tattoos or facial piercing during work REASONABLE EXPECTATION Much depends on the economic conditions in the U.S. during your employment. We can make no guarantee of overtime or the availability of second (part-time) jobs. If you find a part time job, please make sure that you prioritize your obligation to your primary employer. Any second or new jobs must be vetted and approved by Janus International, otherwise student might face the program termination HOUSING INFORMATION HOUSING ADDRESS All the housings are suggested by Janus, but students will need to contact the landlords to reserve a room before their arrival to the U.S Americana Inn of Pigeon Forge http://www.pigeonforgeamericanainn.com/
info@pigeonforgeamericanainn.com 2825 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863, Tel: 865-428-0172 Motel 6 Pigeon Forge https://www.motel6.com/en/motels.tn.pigeon-forge.4021.html 336 Henderson Chapel Rd., Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863 Phone: 865-908-1244 Days Inn Apple Valley (short term stay only!) http://www.godaysinn.com/ 1841 Parkway, Sevierville, TN, 37862, Tel: 865-428-3353 Rodeway Inn https://www.choicehotels.com/tennessee/pigeon-forge/rodeway-innhotels/tn703 117 Pinoak View Drive, Pigeon Forge, TN Phone: (865) 429-3000 Green Valley Motel http://greenvalleypigeonforge.com 4109 Parkway Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863 (865)-453-9091 Again, all the housings are suggested by Janus, but students will need to contact the landlords in April/May to reserve a room before their arrival to the U.S COST OF HOUSING Cost of housing varies based on number of students per room (from 2 to 4 in a room). Please expect to pay between $70.00 and $110.00 per student per week HOUSING COLLECTION Collected onsite with one week advance payment in housing. One week (7 days) of rent is due upon arrival HOUSING DEPOSIT Yes. Between $100-300 Deposit is required, and must be paid when you check-in at the motel HOUSING DEPOSIT REFUND Yes. This deposit will be refunded if you successfully complete your stay at the housing motel for the dates you have agreed and leave your room in the condition it was provided to you. Any damages or unpaid housing charges may be deducted from your deposit amount HOUSING FEATURES Housing is motel type of accommodation with 1-4 students per room in Sevierville/Pigeon Forge, Tennessee area J-1 employees are responsible for cleaning and maintaining their own room HOUSING AMENITIES *Some of the housing amenities may no longer be available upon your arrival. Please see housing options information above SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION HOW AND WHEN TO APPLY FOR SOCIAL SECURITY Students per room: 2-4 Front Desk: YES NO Basic Furniture YES NO Public Laundry: YES NO Public Internet Access: YES NO Shared Bathroom: YES NO 8530 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37919 The Social Security Administration suggests that you wait 10 days after arrival to apply. It usually takes 2-6 weeks before the Social Security Cards arrive IMPORTANT: To apply for the Social Security Card, you must have: Your PASSPORT, J 1 VISA, I 94 and DS 2019 SOCIAL SECURITY WEBSITE www.ssa.gov PANY INFORMATION AREA INFORMATION AVERAGE TEMPERATURE Summer temperature from 70s to 90s F ( 20s-30s C) www.weather.com We suggest that you pack light, casual clothing for your off-duty hours. It is also a good idea to bring a sweater or light jacket for cool evenings WHAT TO WEAR Clothing for hot humid weather: comfy shoes, pants, shorts, rain jacket INFORMATION WEBSITE Job sites: www.janus-international.com, www.nascarspeedpark.com/tn.aspx Visitor sites: www.mypigeonforge.com NEAREST CITY Knoxville, TN - 30 miles Atlanta, GA 204 miles NEAREST INTERNATIONAL Knoxville International Airport
AIRPORT Atlanta International Airport (take a bus to Knoxville, TN) Students to hire taxi or Uber (about $70-$80 per ride) upon arrival to Knoxville, TN. Example: - Smoky Mountain Taxi (865-659-0151) http://www.transportationgatlinburg.com/; - All Right Taxi (865-680-3175) allrighttaxiandlimo@yahoo.com We advise to arrive in group of 2-4 friends, to share the taxi ride AREA DETAILS Public Transportation: YES http://www.pigeonforgetrolley.org/ NO Greyhound Bus Station within City Limit: YES NO (23 mi: Knoxville) Amtrak Train Station within City Limit: YES NO Public Library: YES NO Shopping Mall : YES (within city limit) NO Bank: YES (within city limit) NO CITY FACTS NASCAR SpeedPark is located in East Tennessee in Sevierville, which is surrounded by the beauty of Great Smoky Mountains. Some of the residents have lived here for generations, some are young families attracted to the beauty of the area, while others have chosen to retire in Pigeon Forge area. By the late 1980 s the opening of Dollywood Entertainment Park turned Pigeon Forge into a major tourist destination. In addition to the Smoky Mountain scenery, Pigeon Forge has plenty of parks and recreational areas, an outstanding community center and public library ADDITONAL INFORMATION Your job may not be available if you arrive late. You will be able to start working within 5 days after you arrive at your job location. When you obtain your travel itinerary, please email it to Janus International at student@janus-international.com. Please note that you are responsible for verifying your university schedule prior to your travel arrangements. You must obtain approval from Janus International and/or your employer of any changes in your Job Start or Job Ending dates prior to your arrival in the U.S. If your employer is unable to accept that change, they have the right to cancel your Job Agreement. After your arrival in the U.S., any unauthorized early departure from your program or from your employer may result in loss of deposit, program cancellation and/or denial of a future visa application Information is current as of today (November, 2016), some changes may apply From https://nascarspeedpark.com:
JOB TITLE: Track Attendant REPORTS TO: Team Leader DEPARTMENT: Ride Operations PARC Management, LLC s Corporate Mission Statement: We create special places where magical moments become Treasured Memories. Job Purpose: Operate ride in accordance with company rules and regulations and safety requirements. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Fully embrace the Company Service Excellence Initiative by demonstrating people first actions for all internal and external customers and accepting responsibility and accountability for demonstrating empowerment decisions and actions during daily work. Assist guests with loading and unloading as needed. Ensure ride is operating properly. Report any malfunction immediately to supervisor. Maintain visual contact with the ride and guest. Promote a synergistic relationship with team members in all departments. Ensure professional development to enhance work knowledge, skills and abilities. Adhere to all company policies, procedures, rules, regulations, standards, guidelines, expectations and requirements. Ensure completion of work responsibilities and special projects in accordance with the designated timeframe, as determined by the reporting leader. Adhere to Company ethical requirements, demonstrating the utmost integrity in all professional and personal matters. Provide reporting leader with feedback, ideas and suggestions on a timely basis. SKILLS, REQUIREMENTS, AND QUALIFICATIONS Mission Driven Demonstrated alignment with PARC s vision, mission and core values: People First, Always Safe, Remember It s Fun, and Commit to Excellence. Relationships - Demonstrated ability to advance PARC's "People First" core value, through the establishment of positive, respectful relationships and working effectively with all internal and external constituencies. Ability to read, write and follow instructions. Special Skills Positive and effective customer service skills. Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Must be able to work varied shifts, including holidays and weekends. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to fifty pounds. Ability to push a non-operational go-cart. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level is generally moderate to high. GENERAL SIGN-OFF: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to policies. I have read and understand this explanation and job description. Signature: Date: EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER PARC is a Drug Free Workplace
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