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Updated 17 Nov 2023

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Found 331 of over 352 reviews
3.6
67% Recommend to a Friend
Carowinds President  Richard Zimmerman
77% Approve of CEO

Found 331 of over 352 reviews

3.6
67%
Recommend to a Friend
77%
Approve of CEO
Carowinds President  Richard Zimmerman
Richard Zimmerman
45 Ratings

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Pros
  • "Really fun place to work and the pay is good.(in 24 reviews)
  • "Meet great people and learn many useful skills for other professions(in 23 reviews)
  • "free admission to park(in 12 reviews)
  • "Nice coworkers(in 11 reviews)
  • "free tickets after you work a certain amount of hours(in 7 reviews)
Cons
    1. 4.0
      17 Nov 2023
      Ride Operator
      Former Employee
      Charlotte, NC
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      It was so much fun

      Cons

      None i can think of

      1. 3.0
        31 Oct 2023
        Safety Specialist
        Current Employee
        Ohio City, OH
        Recommend
        CEO Approval
        Business Outlook

        Pros

        Fun, exciting, different, seasonal, diverse

        Cons

        Long hours, inflexible schedule, low pay

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        1. 4.0
          10 Oct 2023
          Front Gate Photographer
          Former Employee
          Charlotte, NC
          Recommend
          CEO Approval
          Business Outlook

          Pros

          It's great for summer jobs

          Cons

          The guests can be unruly.

          1. 3.0
            9 Sept 2023
            Food and Beverage
            Former Employee
            Charlotte, NC
            Recommend
            CEO Approval
            Business Outlook

            Pros

            Fun atmosphere in a theme park. Good for seasonal work.

            Cons

            Scheduling is an issue and not consistent. Constant management change. Lack of direct supervision.

            1. 4.0
              26 Sept 2023
              Lifeguard
              Former Employee
              Recommend
              CEO Approval
              Business Outlook

              Pros

              the respectful kids and parents managers were all lovely

              Cons

              the kids 'Karens' the possible injuries that could occur to you as the lifeguard.

              1. 3.0
                5 Oct 2023
                Security Officer
                Current Employee
                Charlotte, NC
                Recommend
                CEO Approval
                Business Outlook

                Pros

                good pay and decent job

                Cons

                micro management and heavy workload

                1. 1.0
                  6 Aug 2023
                  Security Officer
                  Current Employee, more than 1 year
                  Charlotte, NC
                  Recommend
                  CEO Approval
                  Business Outlook

                  Pros

                  Good compensation Experience for Law Enforcement

                  Cons

                  Extreme Micromanagement Massive Burnout Long hours with zero breaks Condescending attitudes from higher ups Never able to get days off Massively understaffed 10:1 and Overworked

                  1. 5.0
                    16 Sept 2023
                    Lifeguard
                    Former Employee
                    Recommend
                    CEO Approval
                    Business Outlook

                    Pros

                    great great great great great

                    Cons

                    parking parking parking parking parking

                    1. 4.0
                      5 Aug 2023
                      Blackout
                      Former Employee, less than 1 year
                      Fort Mill, SC
                      Recommend
                      CEO Approval
                      Business Outlook

                      Pros

                      Exciting work atmosphere, group activities, independent work available, and free park tickets

                      Cons

                      Working late night shifts, heavy traffic entering/exiting, and exposed to the weather/elements

                      1. 5.0
                        21 Aug 2023
                        Deep Water Lifeguard
                        Former Employee, less than 1 year
                        Charlotte, NC
                        Recommend
                        CEO Approval
                        Business Outlook

                        Pros

                        Tight knit group of people even though theres a lot of guards. Very fun environment.

                        Cons

                        It is HOT outside. You get used to it though.

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                      Carowinds has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 352 reviews left anonymously by employees. 67% of employees would recommend working at Carowinds to a friend and 44% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has decreased by -6% over the last 12 months.

                      According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Carowinds employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Carowinds. This rating has decreased by -1% over the last 12 months.

                      67% of Carowinds employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Carowinds 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

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