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Six Flags Great Adventure Seeks to Hire More Than 3,000 Employees for 2026 Season

Six Flags to Celebrate National Hiring Week February 14-22 with Coast-to-Coast Hiring Blitz to Fill Wide Variety of Roles with Competitive Wages and Perks

originally published: 02/04/2026

(JACKSON, NJ) -- Six Flags Great Adventure, the Northeast's Premier Destination for Thrills, announced plans to hire 3,000 part-time and seasonal employees for the 2026 season, which launches March 28. The park will begin filling these roles during a week-long hiring event by parent company Six Flags Entertainment Corporation to fill more than 50,000 positions in its parks across North America.

“As we get ready to open for the 2026 season, it’s an exciting time to join the team at Six Flags Great Adventure,” said Brad McClain, Human Resources Director. “With continued investment across the park — including new attractions, enhanced guest experiences, and ongoing improvements throughout the property — we’re building on the momentum of last season. We’re hiring thousands of seasonal and part-time team members across a wide variety of roles, allowing applicants to find opportunities that align with their skills and interests. Our efficient hiring and paid training process helps team members get started quickly, and we’re proud to build a diverse workforce focused on creating unforgettable moments for our guests, having fun at work, and forming lasting friendships along the way.”

HOW TO APPLY

The company’s “Rapid Hiring Program” provides an expedited online option for interested applicants. Job seekers are encouraged to visit sixflagsjobs.com to apply and complete interview questions remotely. The Rapid Hiring Program offers convenience, speed, efficiency and flexibility for those wanting to apply and interview from the comfort of their home or mobile device.

The park will offer virtual and onsite, in-person hiring during National Hiring Week February 14-22.




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For those interested in entertainment, auditions will be held at Team Six Office – 1 Six Flags Blvd. Jackson, NJ 08527 (Employee Entrance) on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 12:00pm.

APPLICATION: Entertainment applicants are encouraged to apply online prior to attending the auditions to expedite the interview process.

TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS & NEED-TO-KNOW INFORMATION

* Position Perks include flexible schedules, paid training, a fun atmosphere, free park admission for team members, complimentary tickets for friends & family, in-park discounts, scholarships, and the opportunity to gain valuable customer service skills.

* With so much to offer at Six Flags Great Adventure, there are a variety of positions to match every skill set.

* Interested applicants must be at least 14 years old depending on department.

Six Flags Great Adventure Resort boasts four world-class attractions with Six Flags Great Adventure, Hurricane Harbor, Wild Safari and Savanah Sunset Resort and Spa. Home to award-winning rides like Nitro, El Toro and Jersey Devil Coaster, the park offers two areas just for the littlest guests and great family rides for the whole family, plus entertainment, shopping, and a wide variety of dining options. Its Wild Safari is one of the largest safaris outside of Africa and gets guests up-close to more than 1,200 animals from around the globe. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor is one of the Northeast’s largest waterparks with more than 25 refreshing attractions for the whole family.




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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®.



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