JOB DESCRIPTION: NASCAR SPEEDPARK LOCATION

Janus International Hospitality Student Exchange
US State Department Designated J-1 Sponsor Agency
16102 Theme Park Way, Doswell, Virginia 23047
Toll Free: 1-866-249-3888 Fax: 1-804-876-3113
JOB DESCRIPTION: NASCAR SPEEDPARK
LOCATION: SEVIERVILLE (PIGEON FORGE), TENNESSEE
EMPLOYER INFORMATION
EMPLOYER
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NASCAR SPEEDPARK, SEVIERVILLE, TN
JOB TITLE/ JOB DESCIPTION
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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
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!
Intermediate
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ENGLISH LEVEL
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EMPLOYMENT POSITION INFORMATION
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HOURLY RATE PAY
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Start Dates: May 15 – June 10
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End Dates: August 15 - September 10
Ride & Track Attendant - $8.00 per regular hour, OT: time and a half
AVERAGE # OF HOURS
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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!
Paychecks paid bi-weekly
Trolley, bicycle or walk http://www.pigeonforgetrolley.org/
WORK DATES
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PAYCHECK FREQUENCY
TRANSPORTATION TO WORK
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UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
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GROOMING CODE
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REASONABLE EXPECTATION
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Shirt is provided, student must purchase steel-toed shoes, khaki pants or
shorts
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
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
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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/
[email protected]
2825 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863, Tel: 865-428-0172
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COST OF HOUSING
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HOUSING COLLECTION
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HOUSING DEPOSIT
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HOUSING DEPOSIT REFUND
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HOUSING FEATURES
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HOUSING AMENITIES
*Some of the housing amenities may
no longer be available upon your
arrival.
Please see housing options
information above
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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
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 to reserve a room before their arrival to the U.S
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 $100.00 per student
per week
Collected onsite with one week advance payment in housing. One week (7
days) of rent is due upon arrival
Yes. Between $100-300 Deposit is required, and must be paid when
you check-in at the motel
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 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
Students per room:
2-4
Front Desk:
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NO
Basic Furniture
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Public Laundry:
YES
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Public Internet Access:
YES
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Shared Bathroom:
YES
NO
SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION
HOW AND WHEN TO APPLY
FOR SOCIAL SECURITY
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SOCIAL SECURITY WEBSITE
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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
www.ssa.gov PANY INFORMATION
AREA INFORMATION
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE
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WHAT TO WEAR
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INFORMATION WEBSITE
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NEAREST CITY
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NEAREST
AIRPORT
INTERNATIONAL
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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
Clothing for hot humid weather: comfy shoes, pants, shorts, rain jacket
Job sites: www.janus-international.com,
www.nascarspeedpark.com/tn.aspx
Visitor sites: www.mypigeonforge.com
Knoxville, TN - 30 miles
Atlanta, GA – 204 miles
Knoxville International Airport
Atlanta International Airport (take a bus to Knoxville, TN)
Students to hire taxi (about $60-$70 per ride) upon arrival to Knoxville,
TN. Example: - Smoky Mountain Taxi (865-659-0151)
http://www.transportationgatlinburg.com/;
- All Right Taxi (865-680-3175) [email protected]
We advise to arrive in group of 2-4 friends, to share the taxi ride
AREA DETAILS
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CITY FACTS
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ADDITONAL INFORMATION
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From https://nascarspeedpark.com:
Public Transportation:
YES http://www.pigeonforgetrolley.org/
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Greyhound Bus Station within City Limit:
YES
NO (23 mi:
Knoxville)
Amtrak Train Station within City Limit:
YES
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Public Library:
YES
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Shopping Mall :
YES (within city limit)
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Bank:
YES (within city limit)
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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
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
[email protected]. 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, 2015), some changes
may apply
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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