Assistant Manager Attractions
NBCUniversal · California
📍 Universal City, CALIFORNIA, usvia smartrecruitersPosted 2026-06-30
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NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
As an Attractions Assistant Manager, in partnership with the Attraction manager, you will be responsible for the ongoing growth and development of the salaried Supervisor and venue lead team, as well as maintaining strategic financial and daily operational plans that drive overall guest and team member satisfaction.
Job Responsibilities:
Responsible for development of salaried Supervisor and leads
Drive and maintain positive team culture
Lead team focuses on safety and positive internal and external guest service
Develop and implement team member and guest satisfaction programs and ensure staff understands importance of the programs
Ensure operational efficiency of the attraction during park hours and seasonal/special events, including developing plans for high efficiency and low wait times and managing guest flow and experience
Help maintain artistic and thematic integrity of attraction, working closely with Technical Services on venue repairs and upkeep
Assist the manager and Talent Acquisition in hiring, training, and development of qualified team members, including ongoing progress toward lead and premium roles
Offer consistent and timely feedback to all team members, providing team member reviews and coaching to ensure team meets expectations and all policies are followed
Assist in creating, maintaining, and supporting the labor, training, and non-labor budgets
Review team member schedules, time, and attendance forms weekly for accuracy
Serve as designated duty manager for the daily area operation, including crisis management for guest and team member medical/emergency situations
Conduct timely investigation and response to incidents including team member and guest concerns
Advocate for active participation in all safety programs, including forming partnership with Environmental Health and Safety group
Uphold collective bargaining agreements by partnering with HR and Labor Relations to maintain positive union relationships
Minimum 3 years of operations management experience in theme park or hospitality industry, experience in guest service preferred
Must have excellent written and verbal skills
Must be proficient in Microsoft programs such as Word and Excel
Must be available to work on weekends, holidays and nights as required
Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and travel to multiple venues throughout the day
Desired Characteristics
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, or Hospitality is highly preferred
Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
Proactive thinker/self-starter with proven ability to anticipate needs and initiate corrective actions
Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
Proven ability to work well under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and simultaneously manage multiple projects
Strong guest service experience with conflict resolution
Able to prioritize workload and multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
Demonstrates sound judgment and independent thinking as well as an ability to troubleshoot and problem solve in real-time
Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to work seamlessly within a broader team to achieve desired results
Theme Park experience highly preferred
Experience managing in a union environment
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: 70,000 - 80,000
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordin
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