JOB DESCRIPTION: MYRTLE WAVES WATER PARK

LOCATION: MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYER INFORMATION

EMPLOYER • MYRTLE WAVES WATER PARK, MYRTLE BEACH, SC

JOB TITLE/ JOB DESCRIPTION

From

http://www.myrtlewaves.com/

• Food & Beverage Host: Greet guests, promoting sale of food & beverage. Maintaining accurate records and transactions. Serve food and beverage orders to guests. Ensure all items are recorded and appropriate receipt collected. Assist in daily breakfast buffet set-up and operation, if applicable, ensure all F&Bs items are restocked. Good math skills knowledge of US currency are required. Clean, re-stock, cook, assist

• Park Services Host: Responsible for the overall cleanliness of the entire park. Sweep and pick up trash and other debris from common areas of the facility, power wash equipment, clean underneath rides and around flower beds; wax floors and clean carpets; clean restrooms; clean grease traps, and give directions to guests. Ability to communicate clearly in English. Steel-toed shoes needed

• 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 (mid/end of August/beginning of September) of the Park operation!

ENGLISH LEVEL • Intermediate – Advanced

EMPLOYMENT POSITION INFORMATION

WORK DATES • Start Dates: May 19th

– June 15th

• End Dates: September 4

th – September 5

th

HOURLY RATE PAY • F&B Host: - $7.75 per regular hour, No OT (seasonal employer) • Park Services Host - $8.00 per reg. hour, No OT (seasonal employer)

AVERAGE # OF HOURS • Average work hours per week for the summer will be 30 per week. Students might seek part time employment outside of Myrtle Waves, however, we will emphasize that Myrtle Waves 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. Work the hours during high peak business and expect low hours during the week-end only operation in mid/end of August/beginning of September!

PAYCHECK FREQUENCY • Paychecks paid bi-weekly

TRANSPORTATION TO WORK • Bicycle, walk or Bus (RTA) http://ridecoastrta.com/

UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS • Shirt is provided, student must purchase steel-toed shoes, cap, khaki pants or shorts, brown or black belt

GROOMING CODE • 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 unnatural hair color, visible tattoos or facial piercing during work

REASONABLE EXPECTATION • 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

• Students are advised to bring $750 USD to use in spending for food, clothes and other basic necessities for the first month of stay in the United States. The money might also be used for hotel accommodation and transportation to job site (depending on the date of arrival)

HOUSING INFORMATION HOUSING ADDRESS • 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

• Fountainbleau Inn (about 2.5 miles from Myrtle Waves Water Park) 701 Flagg Street, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577

Janus International Hospitality Student Exchange US State Department Designated J-1 Sponsor Agency

18067 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Ruther Glen, VA 22546

Phone: 804-589-1924 Fax: 1-804-876-3113

Tel: 843-448-8461 • Comfort Suites/Suburban Extended Stay (1 mile from Myrtle Waves)

710 Frontage Rd, East, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577 Tel: 843-448-4884

• Again, all the housings are suggested by Janus, but students will need to contact the landlords in spring to reserve a room before arrival to the U.S

COST OF HOUSING • 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 $120.00 per student per week

HOUSING COLLECTION • Collected onsite with one week advance payment in housing. One week (7 days) of rent is due upon arrival

HOUSING DEPOSIT • Yes. Between $100-300 Deposit is required, paid upon on check-in

HOUSING DEPOSIT REFUND • 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 FEATURES • Housing is motel type of accommodation with 2-4 students per room in Myrtle Beach, SC area and should be confirmed/arranged by J1 student

• J-1 employees are responsible for cleaning and maintaining their own room HOUSING AMENITIES

*Some of the housing amenities may

no longer be available upon your

arrival.

• Students per room: 2-4 • Front Desk: YES NO • Basic Furniture YES NO • Public Laundry: YES NO • Public Internet Access: YES NO • Shared Bathroom: YES NO

SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION

HOW AND WHEN TO APPLY

FOR SOCIAL SECURITY • 1316 Third Ave Conway, SC, 29536 • Myrtle Beach provides an orientation class for J-1 Work and Travel

students. Social Security & Bank reps attend these meetings • The Social Security Administration suggests that you wait 10 days after

arrival to apply. It usually takes 2-6 weeks before the SS Card arrive • IMPORTANT: To apply for the Social Security Card, you must have: Your

PASSPORT, J‐1 VISA, I‐94 and DS‐2019

SOCIAL SECURITY WEBSITE • www.ssa.gov PANY INFORMATION

AREA INFORMATION

AVERAGE TEMPERATURE • 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. Weather is very humid and hot in Myrtle Beach summer months

WHAT TO WEAR • Clothing for hot humid weather: comfy shoes, pants, shorts, rain jacket

INFORMATION WEBSITE • Job sites: www.janus-international.com, http://www.myrtlewaves.com/

• Visitor sites: http://www.visitmyrtlebeach.com TION

NEAREST CITY • Myrtle Beach, SC - 0 miles

• Charleston, SC – 90 miles NEAREST INTERNATIONAL

AIRPORT • Myrtle Beach International Airport • Atlanta International Airport or any major airport close to Myrtle Beach and

take a Greyhound bus to Myrtle Beach (greyhound.com) • Upon arrival to the Myrtle Beach take a taxi/uber to the housing location

you arranged and contact Myrtle Waves employer representative (email/phone on the job offer) to schedule your paperwork date and time

AREA DETAILS • Public Transportation: YES NO • Greyhound Bus Station within City Limit: YES NO • Public Library: YES NO • Shopping/Bank:Mall : YES (within city limit) NO

CITY FACTS

• Myrtle Beach was incorporated as a town in 1938 and became a city in 1957. Its name comes from the wax myrtle, a shrub that grows abundantly in the area. 25,000 permanent residents welcome millions of visitors to this full-service resort community. Guests come to enjoy the wide beaches, the Atlantic Ocean, and an incredible range of activities, entertainment, golf, shopping and dining. Today, Myrtle Beach is a well-known destination for vacationers from around the country, Canada and abroad

ADDITONAL INFORMATION

• 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 student@janus-international.com and Myrtle Waves employer contact. 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, 2016), some changes may apply

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