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Cedar Point Hiring Thousands For 2013 Season

SANDUSKY, Ohio (WWJ) - Cedar Point is looking for enthusiastic people of all ages to serve guests as the park makes history with the opening of its new wing world-record-breaking roller coaster, GateKeeper.

The park is recruiting at least 5,000 seasonal employees who want to play where they work and give each guest a memorable experience this summer.

More than 70 types of jobs are available, including positions in food service, games and merchandise, hotels, maintenance, park operations and security.

This year, Cedar Point is implementing a variety of employee-centered initiatives as it strives to become an employer of choice. That means providing more flexible scheduling, developmental training for first-time workers, rewards for returning employees and other incentives for outstanding efforts.

Employees who live in Cedar Point's dormitories and apartments will also see significant improvements this year, including major Wi-Fi upgrades and new basketball and volleyball courts.

All employees have the opportunity to participate in intramural sports and bus trips to popular travel destinations while they build a solid foundation for any career. They can even earn college credit and work their way into management positions.

To apply for a job, visit cedarpoint.com/jobs before attending one of the following interview sessions:

  • 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8
  • 5-8 p.m. Friday, March 15
  • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 16
  • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 13

All interview sessions are held at Castaway Bay, 2001 Cleveland Road, Sandusky, just outside the entrance to the park.

In 2012, Cedar Point received approximately 22,000 applications from 49 of the 50 states and dozens of countries.

Cedar Point will open for its 144th season on May 11, 2013. For more information, log on to www.cedarpoint.com.

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