Temporary Jobs in Layton, UT (NOW HIRING)

Description

• POST SEASON OPTION #1 - Earn (4) four 2027 Season Passports - Temporary Staff Employees MUST work a minimum of 10 shifts and a minimum of 60 hours. Shifts must be completed on any Lagoon operational day between August 17 and September 28, 2026 (a minimum of one shift must be completed on August 24 or August 28, hours 5 pm to 10 pm). 
• POST SEASON OPTION #2 - Earn (4) four 2026 Season Passports - Temporary Staff Employees MUST work a minimum of 10 shifts and minimum of 60 hours. Shifts must be completed any operational day between September 25 and November 8, 2026 (a minimum of two shifts must be completed the weekend of October 15 - 18, 2026).  

Lagoon Temporary Staff employee will earn a wage of $10.00 per hour. As an incentive benefit for completing all scheduled shifts and satisfying the minimum hour requirements, Temporary Staff employees may be eligible for Lagoon Season Passports. 

Availability of dates and shifts may be subject to the department's needs and will be available for sign up on a first come, first serve basis. All shifts must be selected and scheduled in advance with the scheduling Manager. Once scheduled, the shift becomes the Temporary Staff employee's responsibility. Failure to work the required minimum number of shifts and hours or failure to complete any scheduled shift (meaning a NO CALL/NO SHOW) shall result in forfeiture of ALL incentive benefit passes.  

Shifts will typically be a duration of 6 or more hours and may vary by department and specific work location. Temporary Staff employees should plan on evening shifts that will generally begin between 2:00pm and 5:00pm and will end after the scheduled Park closing and work area cleaning has been completed. See Lagoon's Operating Calendar for specific closing times.    

Temporary Staff Employees must work the minimum shifts and hour requirement indicated by the designated temporary staff benefit program.  In the event that a Temporary Staff shift is canceled with less than 24 hours' notice or cut short, at the sole discretion of Lagoon management, due to inclement weather, reduction in staff and/or any other unforeseen factors, scheduled employees will be credited for one required shift and up to a maximum of 6 unpaid hours (less any paid hours worked) toward the minimum hour and shift requirements for the incentive Season Passport benefit. Temporary Staff Employees notified of a shift cancellation by management, for any reason, 24 hours or more prior to the start of their shift will NOT be credited a shift or hours credit toward the minimum requirements for Season Passport benefits. 

Temporary Staff Employees are not eligible for any End of Season Bonus Programs and may not participate in the Employee Appreciation Days Benefit Program. Temporary Staff Employees may also be excluded from other Lagoon Employee benefits.  Lagoon reserves the right to change or alter the terms and conditions of any current employee benefit program at any time with or without notice. Current Lagoon Employees are not eligible to participate in the Temporary Staff program. See Employee Services for details. 

Season Passports awarded as an incentive benefit are for use by the Temporary Staff employee's family ONLY. Season Passports awarded as an incentive benefit to Temporary Staff employees do not have a cash value and will not be eligible for any time extensions for any reason. Season Passports CANNOT be sold or used for profit for any reason. Violation may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment and/or prosecution. 

Requirements

Ride Operator 

The Ride Operator is responsible for proper operation of amusement rides and attractions including assisting guests in loading/unloading and checking of ride and restraining systems, operating the ride using control panels, communicating safety instructions, and observing the ride while in motion in accordance with Lagoon's Policies and Procedures. The Ride Operator will also be enforcing all park policies and safety guidelines in accordance with Lagoon's Policies and Procedures.

This position is seasonal. Seasonal employees perform their work at certain seasons and periods of the year. Their work, by its nature, is not continuous nor is it carried on throughout the year. A seasonal employee who is employed at the conclusion of the season will be terminated.

• Able to stand, walk, crouch, crawl, kneel, or stoop.
• Able to stand and/or walk at a specified pace for up to eight (8) hours.
• Able to perform work duties outdoors in varying weather prevalent at the time.
• Able to read and understand daily checklists.
• Able to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Able to speak to and give other employees and guests verbal instructions.
• The Ride Operator must be flexible to work at different ride and/or attraction positions and must be knowledgeable to all work stations requirements and functions.
• Able to work around high noise levels resulting from amusement rides and various equipment.

Food Service Employee

The Food Service Employee is responsible for performing a variety of duties while properly operating Lagoon's food concession stands and the Group Foods Catering Area in accordance to Lagoon's policies and procedures. Food Service Employee prepare and serve food to Lagoon's guests and follow proper sanitation procedures to keep a clean and orderly work area.

This position is seasonal. Seasonal employees perform their work at certain seasons and periods of the year. Their work, by its nature, is not continuous nor is it carried on throughout the year. A seasonal employee who is employed at the conclusion of the season will be terminated.

• Able to stand and/or walk for up to eight (8) hours.
• Food Division Employees are required to obtain a valid Davis County Food Handler's Permit and to follow all food safety guidelines as outlined by the Davis County Department of Environmental Health, as well as Lagoon's policies and procedures.
• Able to complete basic math and to accept, handle, and make change with U.S. currency.
• Able to perform work duties outdoors in varying weather conditions prevalent at the time.
• Shift times will vary depending on the need of the department, however most shifts will be in the afternoon/evening.