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Carowinds Reviews
Updated 17 Nov 2023
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Found 331 of over 352 reviews
67% Recommend to a Friend
77% Approve of CEO
Found 331 of over 352 reviews
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- "Supervisors also expected me to stay until THEY wanted me to go home, not the time that it said on my schedule." (in 12 reviews)
- 4.017 Nov 2023Ride OperatorFormer EmployeeCharlotte, NC
Pros
It was so much fun
Cons
None i can think of
- 3.031 Oct 2023Safety SpecialistCurrent EmployeeOhio City, OH
Pros
Fun, exciting, different, seasonal, diverse
Cons
Long hours, inflexible schedule, low pay
- 4.010 Oct 2023Front Gate PhotographerFormer EmployeeCharlotte, NC
Pros
It's great for summer jobs
Cons
The guests can be unruly.
- 3.09 Sept 2023Food and BeverageFormer EmployeeCharlotte, NC
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.
- 4.026 Sept 2023LifeguardFormer Employee
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.
- 3.05 Oct 2023Security OfficerCurrent EmployeeCharlotte, NC
Pros
good pay and decent job
Cons
micro management and heavy workload
- 1.06 Aug 2023Security OfficerCurrent Employee, more than 1 yearCharlotte, NC
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
- 5.016 Sept 2023LifeguardFormer Employee
Pros
great great great great great
Cons
parking parking parking parking parking
- 4.05 Aug 2023BlackoutFormer Employee, less than 1 yearFort Mill, SC
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
- 5.021 Aug 2023Deep Water LifeguardFormer Employee, less than 1 yearCharlotte, NC
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.
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.
