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Michigan’s Adventure, Michigan’s largest amusement and water park, is seeking part-time and seasonal employees for the 2026 season, which opens Friday, May 22. The park will begin filling these roles this week during a week-long hiring event, which began on Saturday, Feb. 14, by parent company Six Flags Entertainment Corporation to fill more than 50,000 positions in its parks across North America.

“Michigan’s Adventure is gearing up for another great season ahead,” said Laura Jorgensen, human resources manager at Michigan’s Adventure. “Our efficient hiring process ensures that applicants can complete everything, including paid training, quickly and begin earning money. We’re excited to once again build a diverse workforce focused on having fun, making a difference in the lives of our guests and making friends along the way.”

Michigan’s Adventure will hire for all positions, including ride operators, food and beverage, admissions, park service/cleanliness team, EMT/paramedics, security, lifeguards and a variety of other exciting positions.

How to Apply

Job seekers are encouraged to visit the Michigan’s Adventure jobs page for open positions and to learn more.

The park will offer onsite, in-person hiring Tuesday, Feb. 17 through Friday, Feb. 20, which is during National Hiring Week Feb. 14-22.

On-Site Hiring:

WHERE: Michigan’s Adventure – Human Resources – 4750 Whitehall Rd., Muskegon, MI 49445
WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 17 – Friday, Feb. 20, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
APPLICATION: Applicants are encouraged to apply online prior to attending the hiring event to expedite the interview process, but may also attend without pre-registering.

Team Member Benefits and Need-to-Know Information

Positions offer competitive pay and flexible schedules, a fun atmosphere, free park admission for team members and their friends, in-park discounts and the opportunity to gain valuable customer service skills.
With so much to offer at Michigan’s Adventure, there are a variety of positions to match every skill set.
Interested applicants must be at least 15 years old.

About Michigan’s Adventure

Michigan’s Adventure is Michigan’s largest amusement park and water park with more than 60 world-class rides, slides, unique attractions, and events throughout the season. Located just north of Muskegon, Michigan’s Adventure offers fun for the entire family, including Camp Snoopy and WildWater Adventure Waterpark. Michigan’s Adventure is owned and operated by Six Flags Entertainment Corporation.

About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America’s largest regional amusement-resort operator with 26 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties across 16 states in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The Company also manages an amusement park in Saudi Arabia. Focused on its purpose of making people happy, Six Flags provides fun, immersive and memorable experiences to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks, resorts and a portfolio of beloved intellectual property such as Looney Tunes®, DC Comics® and PEANUTS®.

By Vista Springs Assisted Living

The winter winds have come and gone. Spring has brought new life to the world and summer is finally here. That means a whole new array of safer activities for aging adults is beckoning.

From playing board games in the park to catching a sporting event, the sky is the limit for fun, activities for assisted living community members.

Don’t be stuck indoors during the summer months. Take the opportunity to get out and enjoy the warmer weather; it is good for the soul, mind, and body. The following seven activities will have you wishing that it was summertime all year round.

1. Head to a sporting event

Summer is the perfect time to watch a sporting event. It could be something as exciting as attending a grandchild’s first soccer game or watching your favorite professional sporting team in action.

2. Go fishing

Fishing is a low-impact and safe activity for aging adults. The hours will melt away as you spend time with friends and family fishing off the dock at your favorite lake or pond.

3. Play a board game at the park

Did you know that many cities and state parks have designated areas for board games? Some parks even have chest boards built directly into their park tables. Round up a group of your friends and head to the park for a day spent outside playing your favorite board games.

4. Become a local tourist

Are you tired of being indoors? Do you like seeing new sights? If so, take a boat or bus tour of your city. You’ll be amazed to discover your city through a new pair of eyes. The best part about this fun summer time activity is that you can enjoy it with your fellow assisted living community members, family, friends, or on your own.

5. Volunteer at the library

The library is the perfect excursion for an aging adult. It provides the unique opportunity to read to the next generation of little scholars. Volunteering at a local library will also give you the opportunity to spend your day both inside and out, as you enjoy reading your favorite childhood stories to an eager audience.

6. Enjoy some pool time

Feeling adventurous for the day? Don your favorite swimming trunks and head to the pool. Spending time at the pool can be both relaxing and therapeutic. Whether you decide only to sit on the edge with your feet hanging in the water or choose to participate in low-impact water aerobics, your day at the pool will certainly leave you with a smile on your face.

7. Have a picnic

Pack a picnic for an afternoon spent enjoying the company of your friends and family. Picnics are a timeless summer tradition. Aging adults will feel young again when they feel the grass between their toes and ward off any ants from the chocolate dessert. This fun summer activity is the perfect way to spend an afternoon enjoying the company of your loved ones.

Are you ready to make 2019 your best summer yet? Keep these seven fun activities in mind, call your family and friends, and prepare to enjoy the summer months like never before.

Reprinted with permission from Vista Springs Assisted Living.