Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Introduction

The specific agency I wanted to research and find more about is the Cedar Point Amusement Park. Where is Cedar Point located? Cedar Point is located in good old Sandusky, Ohio surrounded by Lake Erie with beaches connecting to Lake Erie. Now, you are probably thinking that all Ohio is known for is the Cleveland Cavaliers stud superstar Lebron James, but actually Cedar Point is home to some of the tallest and fallest roller coasters in the world. It is a family-friendly park that has been named the Best Amusement Park in the World for a record nine consecutive years! In hearing that and actually going to Cedar Point two summers ago, it is by far one of the most thrilling and at the same time relaxing trips I have ever been on in my life.



Background

I was lucky enough to get a hold of the Group Sales Office over the phone and asked them about who they are and talk about how the park has changed since it has been around. The Sales Rep said that Cedar Point has been around since 1870, but it started with just people hanging out at their beach. Then, in 1892, the park’s first roller coaster, the Switchback Railway, opened. It stood an amazing 25 feet tall and reached an unbelievable top speed of 10 mph. I’m just joking around, that height and speed is a kiddy ride nowadays. Not until 1970 did Cedar Point turn itself into a real roller coaster park having 14 rides and a Kiddieland. Now we come to present day where Cedar Point is made of: 69 rides, 17 roller coasters, four huge kids areas, a gigantic water park (Soak City), four resort hotels, luxury RV campground including cottages and cabins, two large marinas, an entertainment complex (Challenge Park), award-winning live shows, gift shops, restaurants, and more. It is extremely clear to see why Cedar Point has been voted the best!

Employment Opportunities

Each year more than 4,000 seasonal employees work and play at Cedar Point, including 2,500 who live right at the park. The 2,500 live in dorms built for the workers. Cedar Point hires people for dozens of different types of jobs: bartenders, ride hosts, office clerks, food hosts, desk clerks, room attendants, gift shop clerks, weight guessers, lifeguards, and more. Cedar Point also offers you the opportunity for advancement into supervision for most positions.

Furthermore, Cedar Point hires and trains more than 100 lifeguards each year for Soak City, the Cedar Point Beach, and the hotel and marina pools. The lifeguard training staff is certified by Ellis and Associates, Inc., based in Kingwood, Texas. The lifeguard staff at Cedar Point has earned numerous aquatic safety awards from Ellis and Associates. These designations are awarded to lifeguard crews that consistently exceed the requirements for certification and provide the highest degree of swimmer protection in the industry. As a result, these employees are working hard trying to make sure the customer is safe and enjoying themselves at Cedar Point.

More in-depth look at the Park

Leisure is displayed throughout Cedar Point and at Soak City which includes: a water park featuring more than a dozen thrilling water and inner tube slides, a gigantic 500,000-gallon wave pool, two relaxing inner tube river rides, two kid’s areas and more. Soak City also offers guests a wide variety of sunny and shaded lounge areas for those who want to work on their suntan or find a quiet spot to read a book or catch a nap. Also, it features a food court, lockers, showers, rest rooms and changing facilities and a merchandise shop with everything from swimsuits to suntan lotion.

Getting off the topic of Soak City, most of Cedar Point’s 17 roller coasters are wild and thrilling. In addition, Six Flags’ roller coasters do not even compare to their roller coasters. I went to Six Flags this summer and Cedar Point two summers ago, and Cedar Point just gives you so much more of a rush. I rode on Top Thrill Dragster and Millennium Force multiple times and they were the two best roller coasters I have ever been on. These two rides are truly special and bring lasting memories. I can still remember how much fun and smiling I did when I was at Cedar Point.




Synopsis

Cedar Point is just an amazing place. You forget you’re in Sandusky, OH. It truly does feel like a real get-away. People come from around the world to feel the true experience of touring Cedar Point. Only positive things come to mind if I would ever work at Cedar Point, there are a wide a variety of jobs and it is such a great atmosphere to work in. They obviously demonstrate on how to be a leisure system by all the different things they provide for their guests. In researching Cedar Point there are two things that have stayed the same since 1870. The first thing is the beach, the beautiful, sandy Lake Erie beach. The second thing and the best thing are smiling faces. The smiles that Cedar Point guests have been sharing since the first ferry crossed Sandusky Bay so many years ago. The same smiles that will definitely be echoed at Cedar Point in the future, as Cedar Point continues with the very best in family fun and excitement.