Getting Ready for Your First Day of Work
How do I get my uniform?
Purchase your uniform by visiting the Island trader gift shop inside the park or order your uniform online. Online orders will be available for pickup inside the island trader gift shop.
Can my uniform be deducted from my paycheck?
New Team Members: You can payroll deduct half of your uniform order by filling out a payroll deduction form in the Island Trader Giftshop. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must also sign the form.
Returning Team Members: Yes, you will need to fill out a payroll deduction form in the island trader giftshop. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must also sign the form.
Where is the Administrative office?
Our address is 849 General Booth Boulevard. If you are coming in from the General Booth Entrance, drive past Hugh Mongous the Gorilla, park at the end of the parking row in 15 Minute Parking, and walk towards the orange ticket booth building. There is a green door all the way to your left, with a window that says “Administrative Offices” knock on the door for entry.
Where do I get my parking pass and what information do I need to give them?
You will get your parking pass from the administrative office, you will need to provide the model of car you drive, the color and the license plate number.
Where do I get my season pass/team member ID?
You will get your team member ID, which is also your season pass from the administrative office.
Where do I get my name tag?
You will get your name tag from the administrative office. Unless you’re in Aquatics, then you’ll get your name tag from the Gift Shop.
What do I do if I lose my team member ID/season pass?
You will need to purchase a replacement team member ID from the administrative office. There is a $5 fee for replacement ID’s.
How do I get my family’s season pass discount?
Employees can reserve up to 4 discounted season passes for family members by completing the team member ID form. You must have your team member ID before family members can purchase discounted season passes.
As long as the form has been completed in advance, you (the team member) do not need to be present. Family members can visit the ticket window and a ticket booth cashier will assist them.
How do I get my free one-day admission tickets?
To use your free one-day admission tickets, you will fill out the ticket request form in the Admin office with the guests first and last name, and the date they will be visiting the park.
2 tickets are deposited into each employees ticket bank per month. Tickets cannot be used before the Friday a paycheck has been issued.
What other benefits do Ocean Breeze Team Members receive?
Check out our team member benefits page!
What are my options for getting paid?
We offer two methods for receiving your pay check:
1. Direct Deposit – when money is put directly into your checking or
savings account.
2. Pay Card – direct deposit, without a traditional bank account. Get
your money put on your pay card on pay day. Information about
pay cards can be found on the following pages.
Direct deposit can be set up during your onboarding paperwork or at any
time after by logging into your Paycor account via the app or on a
computer. You will also need to speak with us in-person or over the phone to approve the account change request.
A pay card will be issued if you do not to set up Direct Deposit by the
end of your first pay period worked. Your pay card can be picked up from
the Administration Office (by the Ticket Booth) during regular office
hours on your first pay date. You can set up your direct deposit at any
time, even if you have previously been issued a pay card.
You will get paid bi-weekly/every other Friday.
View the pay period schedule with pay dates.
How many hours will I work a day/week?
We offer flexible scheduling, and can schedule you around any time-off requests in paycor. Communicate with your manager or supervisor if you would like more or less hours.
Reminder Tip! We need to know when you can’t work, not when you can work. Any dates or times you do not have a time-off request in, we would assume you are available to work.
Will I still have work if it is raining?
Yes – you will report to work at your scheduled time unless otherwise stated by your manager. Messages will be sent out through paycor/engage if the park will be closing early, or not opening due to weather.
I’ve been hired, finished my paperwork how do I start hands-on training?
Sign up for park orientation: Park Orientation Sign-up
Your manager will schedule your department orientation through paycor, it is important to put in your time off requests to reflect your availability! Once the schedule has been posted, you will be notified through paycor. Tip: Be sure you turn notifications on for paycor so you don’t miss anything!
If you have completed your paperwork, attended a park orientation and submitted time off requests and a schedule is posted, but you are not scheduled for department orientation contact your manager for assistance.
I’m only available to work certain days or times, how do I communicate my availability to my manager for scheduling?
Ocean Breeze offers flexible scheduling and will work with you to schedule you for shifts around your availability needs. Team members just need to submit time off requests to reflect your availability. Your schedule will be posted through paycor.
Tip: Be sure you turn notifications on for paycor so you receive notifications when a schedule is posted or modified.
If you have completed your paperwork, attended a park orientation and submitted time off requests and a schedule is posted, but you are not scheduled for your first shift contact your manager for assistance.
First Day of Work FAQ’s
Where do I park?
Team member parking is at Birdneck Elementary unless you receive a notification that team members should park in the last row of the main parking lot next to Shipwreck Golf.
The team member shuttle will pick you up from Birdneck Elementary and drop you off at the employee entrance to the park.
How do I enter the park when I am working?
Team Members will enter the park at the back gate employee entrance.
Team members must be in full uniform to enter, with their name tag and team member ID.
How do I secure my belongings?
Ocean Breeze Waterpark has 2 employee breakrooms. Both break rooms have lockers (you will need to bring your own lock), or you can utilize the hooks and shelves available.
We recommend using a locker with a lock you bring from home to secure your personal items. The waterpark is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
What are my options for lunch?
Options for lunch during your break:
- Pack lunch that can be stored in a fridge/freezer and heated up in a microwave
- Purchase lunch from a waterpark food outlet
- Use fanfood to order online from a waterpark food outlet
Ocean Breeze Waterpark has 2 employee breakrooms. Both break rooms have a fridge and microwave for employees to store and heat meals.
Where do I report to my first day?
Your schedule will let you know which outlet to report to for the day.
During your park orientation you will learn about locations around the park so you are ready for your first day.
All team members will enter through the back gate employee entrance for their first day as well as future shifts.
F&B and Cabana Rentals team members will report the F&B Office inside Palm Tree Grill.
Aquatics & Clean Team members will report the front break room.
Retail team members will report to the Island Trader Gift Shop.
Admissions team members will report to the front gate.
Parking team members will report to the security shack at the back gate employee entrance.
Maintenance team members will report to the maintenance shop.
How do I clock in?
During your park or department orientation you will be enrolled in the time clock and shown how to use the time clock.
15 year old team members must use the time clock each time when clocking in and out for the day or breaks.
16+ team members may clock in/out at the time clock or with the paycor app mobile punch. To be able to clock in/out on the paycor app, it is recommended to turn on location sharing services with precise location.
All team members will also need to write down their in/out times on the timesheet located in their work outlet.
Getting Paid FAQ’s
What happens if I forget to clock in?
16+ team members can submit a missed punch request through paycor to report the missed punch so it can be corrected.
It is also important to sign the paper timesheet located in the outlet, it serves as a backup!
When do I get paid?
You will get paid bi-weekly/every other Friday.
What are my options for getting paid?
We offer two methods for receiving your pay check:
- Direct Deposit- when money is put directly into your checking or savings account.
- Pay Card- direct deposit, without a traditional bank account. Get your money put on your pay card on pay day. Information about pay cards can be found on the following pages.
Direct deposit can be set up during your onboarding paperwork or at any time after by logging into your Paycor account via a browser (not the app)
A pay card will be issued if you do not to set up Direct Deposit by the end of your first pay period worked. Your pay card can be picked up from the Administration Office (by the Ticket Booth) during regular office
hours on your first pay date. You will need an ID to pick up your paycard. You can set up your direct deposit at any time, even if you have previously been issued a pay card.
How does the paycard work?
The paycard is used just like a bank debit card.
Learn how you can cash out the card for the full amount – for free
What if I lose my check or paycard?
You will need to email [email protected] and you will be issued a new check or paycard. You will need to bring an ID when picking up the new check or paycard in the administrative office.