Position Type: Part-time, seasonal
Hours: Approximately 25–30 hours per week
Season: Mid-May through early November
Schedule: MUST be available Thursday through Monday, including holidays and late evenings

Position Summary

Circle Pines KOA Resort is looking for a friendly, dependable, and safety-minded Go-Kart Track Attendant. This position is responsible for helping guests safely enjoy the track, monitoring go-kart operations, and keeping the track area clean, organized, and welcoming.

Mechanical experience is not required, but basic knowledge of go-karts, small engines, or similar equipment is a plus. Training will be provided for track procedures and assigned duties. This could be a full time position if you're willing to work between departments. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and provide friendly, patient, and professional service.

• Explain track rules, rider requirements, safety procedures, and operating instructions.

• Confirm that required waivers have been completed before guests ride.

• Check rider height requirements and determine whether guests qualify for single or double karts.

• Help guests safely enter and exit go-karts and properly secure safety restraints.

• Monitor the track closely and respond quickly to stalled or spun-out karts, unsafe driving, accidents, and other concerns.

• Start, stop, move, and reposition go-karts throughout the workday.

• Open, close, push, and pull track gates repeatedly.

• Complete assigned opening, closing, cleaning, and basic safety-inspection duties.

• Watch for visible equipment concerns and promptly report mechanical or safety issues to a supervisor.

• Remove unsafe equipment from service when directed.

• Keep the track, loading area, guest areas, and workspaces clean and organized.

• Handle sales or ticketing duties as assigned.

• Follow all track operating, safety, and emergency procedures.

• Perform other reasonable job-related duties based on campground needs.

Qualifications

• Strong guest-service and communication skills.

• Ability to work patiently and professionally with guests of all ages, including children and families.

• Ability to remain attentive, calm, and safety-focused during busy or challenging situations.

• Dependable attendance and reliable transportation.

• Availability to work the required seasonal schedule, including weekends, holidays, and late evenings.

• Ability to learn and consistently follow operating procedures and workplace policies.

• Mechanical or small-engine experience is helpful but not required.

• Must meet any minimum age requirements applicable to assigned duties.

Physical and Work Requirements

The following are essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities:

• Remain on your feet and move around the track area for most or all of the workday.

• Frequently bend, reach, crouch, twist, and climb in and out of go-karts.

• Repeatedly push, pull, move, and reposition track gates, spun-out go-karts, and related equipment.

• Work outdoors in changing conditions, including sun, wind, rain, and varying temperatures.

• Work around engine noise, fuel, exhaust, moving equipment, and uneven outdoor surfaces.

• Maintain the attention, awareness, and reaction time necessary to monitor an active go-kart track safely.

Pay and Employee Benefits

• Starting pay of $16.50 per hour..

• Free use of on-site laundry facilities.

• Free access to campground amenities, including the indoor pool, hot tubs, playgrounds, dog parks, and go-karts.

• Employee discounts at the café, coffee shop, and scooped ice cream counter.

• Employee discounts on eligible general-store purchases.

• 50% off propane.

• Direct access to the Kaibab National Forest for hiking, mountain biking, and off-road recreation.

• On-site RV site rent of $200 per month, including utilities, when employee housing is offered as part of a signed seasonal agreement.

• Upon successful completion of the signed agreement, 50% of the site rent paid during the contract period will be returned.

Employee discounts, complimentary amenities, housing, and recreational benefits are subject to availability, operating hours, safety requirements, and campground policies.

Qualities We Value

We do not expect anyone to know everything on their first day. We are looking for someone who is willing to learn, accepts coaching, and consistently contributes to a respectful, low-drama workplace.

• Professional and respectful: Communicates appropriately with guests and coworkers and maintains a presentable appearance.

• Positive problem-solver: Stays calm when things go wrong, focuses on solutions, and asks for help when needed.

• Dependable and accountable: Arrives as scheduled, follows through on responsibilities, communicates honestly, and takes ownership of mistakes.

• Team-oriented: Helps where needed and puts guest safety and service ahead of personal disagreements.

• Drama-free and mature: Addresses concerns directly and appropriately, avoids gossip and unnecessary conflict, and keeps personal disagreements out of the workplace.

• Safety-conscious: Follows procedures consistently and speaks up when equipment or conditions may be unsafe.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Circle Pines KOA Resort provides equal employment opportunities without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.

This description outlines the position’s general responsibilities and is not an exhaustive list. Duties may be adjusted based on reasonable operational needs.