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Work and Travel Program - Employer Information W&T-Summer - 2019

Apex Parks Groups LLC dba Fantasy Island, Grand Island, NY
March 8, 2019
Employer Information
Company Name: Apex Parks Groups LLC dba Fantasy Website: http://fantasyislandny.com/
Island
Phone Number: 716-773-7591
Industry Name: Amusement Park/Theme Park/Water
Park Fax Number: 716-773-7043
# of Employees: 300 Email Address: mtyson@fantasyislandny.com
Primary Address: 2400 Grand Island Boulevard Contact Name: Maria Tyson
Grand Island, NY 14072
Contact Title: HR Manager
Alternate Contact: Chris Kearsing
Alternate Title: General Manager
Alternate Phone: 716-773-7591 x3100
Hiring Manager Email: kpeters@greenheart.org
Participant
Supervisor Email: mtyson@fantasyislandny.com
FEIN: 32-0435579
Workers Policy #: DBL-6753-01-7
Comp Carrier: New York Insurance Fund
Available Jobs
#Students:
50
Hours Average hours/week: 32 Average number of 5

days/week:
Overtime Overtime available: Sometimes Overtime hourly rate: 16.65
Meals Are Meals Provided?: Yes Details: Discounts on food and
meal purchases are
available to all
participants. Discounts
vary based on the shop,
but participants will
receive approximately
50% off at select shops
while working.
English Level requirement: Great
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March 8, 2019
In what month(s) can participants
July, August
expect to receive the most hours?
In what month(s) can participants
May, September
expect to receive the least hours?
Please Explain: At times severe weather may impact business operations which can account for
changes in hours and schedule. Participants will still work an average of at least
32 hours per week over the course of their programs.
Fantasy Island does not begin full-time operations until June 14. Between a
participant's start date until June 14, participants will primarily be working in Park
Services and help get the park ready for the season. After June 14, participants
will work full-time hours in their assigned position.
Fantasy Island only operates on the weekends (Friday to Sunday) after Labor Day
(September 2, 2019). Participants should not expect full time hours after Labor
Day. Participants can stay until Sept 30 to work weekend hours and to help get the
park ready for post season, but they should not expect to receive 32 hours after
Labor Day.
http://fantasyislandny.com/hours
How often do you pay employees? Weekly
Is job training required? D Yes No
If yes, how long is it? 1-2 weeks
Are participants paid for training? D Yes No
Are you willing to hire couples? D Yes No
Are you willing to hire groups of friends? D Yes No
If yes, how many are allowed in the group? 6
Can participants work a second job? D Yes No

Do participants complete an additional application form upon D Yes No
arrival?
This position will provide you the opportunity to interact with American co-workers, customers, or members
of your local community. Remember, it's up to you to make the most of your program!
March 8, 2019
Job Type: Ride Operator
Job Description: Ride Operators are responsible for operating rides for adults and children, reading and speaking
ride safety instructions, and enforcing height requirements.
Duties may include:

-Courteous guest relations and customer service. Operators maintain all safety standards and
provide an enjoyable experience for each guest throughout the day.
-Ride Operators operate various amusement rides and attractions while ensuring that all
appropriate park policies and rider requirements are followed. Participants should have the ability
to maintain constant attention and focus.
-Execute emergency procedures, to include crowd control, as necessary.
-Communicate via public address systems, radios, and telephones.
-Maintain the Fantasy Island cleanliness standard for area of responsibility.
Working in Rides is all about providing the guests with a safe and enjoyable experience while
visiting the park. No experience necessary as on-site training is provided. Participants must be
able to lift and carry 30 pounds and must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time in
all types of extreme weather.
Fantasy Island does not begin full-time operations until June 14. Between a participant's start date
until June 14, participants will primarily be working in Park Services and help get the park ready for
the season. After June 14, participants will work full-time hours in their assigned position. See
Additional Comments for a list of duties participants may be assigned prior to June 14.
Internal Job Type: Ride Operator
No Students being hired: 19 Age requirement: None

Wage: 11.10/per hour Details: Employer will provide two shirts
at no charge to participant. Hats
and sweatshirts are available for
purchase if desired but are not
required as part of the uniform.
Participants must bring their
own khaki (tan or light brown)
shorts or pants and athletic
shoes. No flip-flops, sandals,
open-toed shoes, leggings, or
sweatpants permitted.
Dress Code: Uniform
Requirements: Non-smoker: Lifeguard Certified:
Ski: CPR Certified:
Swimmer:
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Job Benefits (bonuses, incentives): Fantasy Island is a family-oriented, classic American theme
park just minutes from Niagara Falls Park. The park has over
40 rides, shows and attractions. Participants will receive:
Free park tickets
Discounts on food and meal purchases
Flexible work schedules
Opportunity for additional hours (if available)
Awards for outstanding service
Is there a Social Security Admin office nearby: Yes Are you willing to take student to the SSA office? Yes
SSA Office details: Employer will assist with the social security process and bring the participants to the office
at no cost.
Closest office is located:

6540 Niagara Falls Boulevard
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
Phone: 800-772-1213
Office Hours:
MON: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
TUES: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
WED: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
THUR: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
FRI: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED
Participant Requirements
What are the 3 most important qualities you look for in an employee:
Great work ethic
Friendly attitude
Great communication skills
Flexibility and enthusiasm
Please list any special instructions or hiring restrictions by your company (if any):
A neat, clean and presentable appearance is required for the work environment. Hair must be clean and styled.
Personal cleanliness is very important. Participants must maintain good hygiene and prevent unpleasant breath
and body odor. Clothing should be clean, pressed, and properly fitted. Tattoos must be covered and no excessive
piercings or unnatural hair coloring is allowed. Participants are ambassadors of their home country and should
make every effort to represent their country well.
Flexibility with schedule required. Friends may not be able to work the same shifts or have the same days off.
Second jobs are permitted. However, participants are expected to maintain their primary schedule requirements.
Are you interested in being a Greenheart Employer? D Yes No
This business has elected to be a member of CCI's Greenheart Club. We encourage all participants placed here to join
the Greenheart Club, as well. This can be done via the CCI online application system. You may be expected to
participate in an environmental initiative or event, while employed by this business. Don't worry, it will be fun! Login
Housing Options
This employer provides housing
Sex:
No
March 8, 2019
Is the participant required to sign a separate housing contract? D Yes
Is housing provided for the students? Yes
What type of housing is available? Dormitory Shared Apartments D Other
Brief description of housing: Participants will be sharing two or three-bedroom rental houses and
duplexes. Each room will have one set of bunk beds. Each participant
will have their own bed. Rooms are divided by gender. Each until has a
full kitchen, table and chairs, closet, dresser, and one to two bathrooms.
Up to 6 participants will share a bathroom. WiFi, linens, bedding, and
towels are included. Coin-operated laundry is available onsite.
Participants should supply their own cookware. Participants who
terminate employment will be required to vacate the housing within 48
hours.
Work site is easily accessible from the housing through biking or public
transportation. Participants can walk or bike 1.6 miles to the bus stop, or
bike the entire 2.5-3 mile route. The landlord also will provide shuttle
service to the park 2-3 times per day at no additional cost.
Address: Various addresses, see additional City, State, Zip: Grand Island , NY 14072
comments
Please check amenities/services provided with the housing, if applicable include additional costs:
D Linens Telephone D Furniture D Cooking Kitchenware D Microwave D AC / Heat
D Bed Air Mattress Computer D Internet D WiFi Private Bathroom
Rent of this housing (per participant)? 15.00 per day

Are housing costs automatically deducted from participants' paychecks? D Yes No
Are utilities included? D Yes No Approx. cost of utilities (per participant)?

Is a housing deposit required upon arrival? Yes (upon A security deposit of $250.00 is required. The
arrival) deposit will be deducted from each pay check in
increments of $75 until fully paid. The security
deposit will be returned at the end of the program if
the property is clean and in good condition upon
departure.
Any violations of the housing contract may be

subject to financial penalty and immediate eviction.
Participants are expected to maintain the terms of
their housing contract through the duration of the
lease. Deposits will not be refunded if the housing
contract is disregarded in any way. Deposits will not
be returned if the participant ends their employment
willingly before their DS-2019 end date.
Participants who terminate their employment willingly

or unwillingly are no longer permitted to reside in
employer provided housing.
How will the deposit be refunded to the participant (final paycheck, etc.)? Final paycheck
Transportation To and From Work

How far is this housing from the job site? 2+ miles 2.5 to 3 miles
How will the student get to and from work? Bike, walk, or public bus
March 8, 2019
What is the approximate ONE WAY travel time to work? 30 minutes
What is the approximate ONE WAY travel cost to work? $0 - $2 per trip
PARTICIPANT TRAVEL TO BUSINESS
Participant should contact you: Upon boarding: D Upon arrival: D

Employer's Emergency phone number: 716-628-6020 Maria's Cell
D PLANE (Participants should book tickets directly through an airline or travel agent.)
Arrival to (city, airport): Buffalo International Airport (BUF)
Preferred Arrival Time: No Preference
Will participant be picked up from the airport? Yes D No
If so, by who?
How far from the airport is your place of business? 19 miles
Special instructions/comments regarding participant's arrival:

Participants are recommended to arrive to the Buffalo International Airport (BUF). Participants should
then take a local shuttle or taxi directly to the prearranged housing and settle in. Participants should
contact the employer upon arrival to the housing and provide the employer with notice of arrival plans
as soon as travel arrangements are secured. Arrivals plans must be sent to the employer
(mtyson@fantasyislandny.com) at least two weeks before arrival. Transportation costs will vary
depending on the method used. Participants can review the recommended resources available at the
airport: http://www.buffaloairport.com/Ground/.
Local Shuttle:
Participants travelling in groups can book a private shuttle in advance to travel to the housing.
Shuttles will pick participants up from the airport directly. The cost of these shuttles will depend on
how many participants are sharing the shuttle. Shuttle company options can be found at this website:
http://www.buffaloairport.com/Ground/Shuttle.aspx
Taxi:
Taxis are readily available outside the airport terminal baggage claim. A taxi fare from the airport to
the housing will cost approximately $60 per car. Participants can take a taxi directly to their housing.
Public Transportation:
It will be difficult for participants to use public transportation to get to the housing, as the closest bus
station is about one mile from the housing. The employer recommends booking a shuttle or taxi so
that participants do not need to walk this far with their luggage.
COMMUNITY PROFILE
How would you describe your area? Tourist Area Not Applicable
Please provide a brief description of your community:
March 8, 2019
The town of Grand Island is at Erie County's
northwestern corner, on the western edge of New York
state and on the Canada±U.S. border. It is northwest of
Buffalo.
Grand Island is the largest of the islands dotting the

Niagara River between Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Two
spectacular high-arching bridges link it to the mainland.
The area is a popular tourist destination due to the
proximity of Niagara Falls. The population of Grand
Island is about 21,000. Participants should note that
while Grand Island is located in the state of New York, it
is a 7 hour drive from New York City.
Is there anything special that students should bring? Participants should bring clothing that is suitable for the
changing weather and comfortable walking shoes to
explore the area.
What are the seasonal temperatures?
Spring: 40 - 60 F Summer: 60 - 80 F
Fall: 40 - 60 F Winter: 0 - 30 F
What is near work?
Transportation Depot: On foot D In town / by public transport Requires a car N/A
Food/Super Market: D On foot In town / by public transport Requires a car N/A
Shopping Mall: On foot D In town / by public transport Requires a car N/A
Post Office: D On foot In town / by public transport Requires a car N/A
Bank: D On foot In town / by public transport Requires a car N/A
Public Library: On foot D In town / by public transport Requires a car N/A
Movie Theater: On foot D In town / by public transport Requires a car N/A
Restaurants: D On foot In town / by public transport Requires a car N/A
Fitness Center/Gym: On foot D In town / by public transport Requires a car N/A
Sports/Recreation Facility: On foot D In town / by public transport Requires a car N/A
Nightlife: D On foot In town / by public transport Requires a car N/A
Laundromat: D On foot In town / by public transport Requires a car N/A
Internet Access: D On foot In town / by public transport Requires a car N/A
Indicate other nearby activities:
March 8, 2019
Millions of tourists traveling to Niagara Falls pass through Grand Island every year. Grand Island has state parks
along the Niagara River ideal for year-round enjoyment to Erie County¶s only amusement park and an old-fashioned
country store. The area is known for festivals and events. Many restaurants, recreational facilities, and nightlife
venues are in and around the area.
Public transportation is available in the form of metro, bus, taxi and Uber. Costs and schedules vary depending on
method of transportation. Please review details online:
http://metro.nfta.com/Routes/Route.aspx?rt=40
http://gichamber.org/play/transportation/
https://www.greyhound.com/en/
Distances to nearby cities:

10 miles to Niagara Falls, NY
13 miles to Buffalo, NY
410 miles to New York City
Is there wireless internet available?
WiFi is available at the park, the housing at no cost. WiFi is also commonly available at local cafes, restaurants and
local libraries. It is customary to purchase a menu item to use this service for free.
Grand Island Memorial Central Library

1715 Bedell Road
Grand Island, NY 14072
https://www.buffalolib.org/content/library-locations/grandisland
List of interesting area websites:
http://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/neighborhood/grand-island/
http://gichamber.org/play/visitors-to-grand-island/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Island,_New_York
https://www.niagarafallsstatepark.com/
http://www.fantasyislandpark.com/
Additional Comments:
March 8, 2019
Housing is provided to participants at one of the following addresses:
30 West Park Road (2.9 miles from worksite, accessible by bus)
70 Carl Road (2.8 miles from worksite, accessible by bus)
90 Carl Road (2.8 miles from worksite, accessible by bus)
76 Ward Park (3 miles from worksite, accessible by bus)
80 Ward Park (3 miles from worksite, accessible by bus)
3595 West River Road (2.5 miles from worksite)
Fantasy Island does not begin full-time operations until June 14. Between a participant's start date until June 14,
participants will primarily be working in Park Services and help get the park ready for the season. After June 14,
participants will work full-time hours in their assigned position. Park Services employees are responsible for the
cleanliness and overall appearance of the park and all of its facilities. This includes cleaning the restroom facilities
(including cleaning toilets) and common areas, trash collection, some park grounds keeping, painting of park
structures, and light maintenance. Grounds keeping will include weed whacking and hedge trimming prior to the park
opening but will account for less than 30% of a participant's daily duties. Participants will be using cleaning chemicals
and will be provided personal protective equipment.
Participants may also be assigned any of the following duties:
-Raking leaves
-Shoveling
-Weeding
-Tree and Shrub Trimming
-Garbage Collection
-Pressure Washing
-Window Washing
-Painting
-Light Bulb Replacements
-Floor Scrubbing
-Restroom Cleaning and Detailing
-Kitchen Cleaning and Detailing
-Ride & Slide Cleaning and Detailing
-Dining Room Cleaning and Detailing
-In-Park Location Set-Up including: stocking, organizing, furniture placement, trash can set up, delivery of goods
For additional cultural opportunities participants are recommended to join the Greenheart Club:
https://greenheartclub.org. Through the Greenheart Club participants can connect with each other, ask questions, find
volunteer opportunities, take courses, and access various resources. Participants can access the Greenheart Club
through their Greenheart Exchange Online account: https://geo.greenheart.org/ - find a link in the lower right corner of
their home page. Additionally, participants can check-out Visit The USA website: https://www.visittheusa.com.
Participants whose employment is terminated (involuntary or voluntarily), will have 2 weeks from the time that they
end their position to secure permanent housing that complies with Greenheart Exchange¶s Housing Guidelines and
submit a Self-Arranged Job Offer (SAJO) to Greenheart Exchange for consideration. Participant¶s failure to submit a
SAJO within a two-week timeframe will result in shortening the participant¶s program sponsorship. If Greenheart
Exchange rejects SAJO, the participant has 1 business day to resubmit SAJO in accordance with instructions
received from Greenheart Exchange. Information about prohibited jobs for SWT program participants can be found
here: https://greenheartexchange.org/host/host-hire-seasonal-staff/#/tab/regulations
Please feel free to attach any other additional information.
Greenheart
Work and Travel Program - Job Agreement Acceptance
Apex Parks Groups LLC dba Fantasy Island - 3/8/2019
TERMS OF AGREEMENT:
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION:
Name of Participant: Lucia Levco Name of Employer: Apex Parks Groups LLC dba Fantasy Island
DS 2019 Start Date: 6/22/2019 DS 2019 End Date: 9/1/2019
This document signifies an offer of employment between the employer and participant listed above. The Terms of this
agreement, including the Employer Placement Agreement and hired Participant¶s Placement and Housing Agreement, may be
found on the internet, at this URL:
The participant signing this Job Offer is required to print, review, and retain a copy of these TERMS OF AGREEMENT for his
or her own records.
SIGNATURES OF AGREEMENT:
These SIGNATURES of AGREEMENT confirm acceptance of the corresponding TERMS OF AGREEMENT, as listed at the above URL. Participants
must retain a printed copy of both the TERMS OF AGREEMENT (including the Employer Placement Agreement and the Participant Placement and
Housing Agreement) and SIGNATURES OF AGREEMENT for his/her records. Once signed, this SIGNATURES OF AGREEMENT page should be
returned to CCI Greenheart as confirmation of the TERMS and official acceptance of the Placement Agreement
EMPLOYER Signature: Date: 3/8/2019
EMPLOYER Printed Name: Maria Tyson Title:
Supervisor Approval: Joseph Burns Date Approved: 12/7/2018
CCI Greenheart Program Coordinator's Printed Name: Kaitlyn Peters
Participant (STUDENT) Signature: Date:
Employer Job Agreement Approval Date:

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Work and Travel Program - Employer Information W&T-Summer - 2019

Hours Average hours/week: 32 Average number of 5

English Level requirement: Great

Can participants work a second job? D Yes No

Duties may include:

No Students being hired: 19 Age requirement: None

Closest office is located:

Rent of this housing (per participant)? 15.00 per day

Are utilities included? D Yes No Approx. cost of utilities (per participant)?

Any violations of the housing contract may be

Participants who terminate their employment willingly

Transportation To and From Work

PARTICIPANT TRAVEL TO BUSINESS

Participant should contact you: Upon boarding: D Upon arrival: D

Special instructions/comments regarding participant's arrival:

Grand Island is the largest of the islands dotting the

Indicate other nearby activities:

Distances to nearby cities:

Grand Island Memorial Central Library

Please feel free to attach any other additional information.

EMPLOYER Signature: Date: 3/8/2019

EMPLOYER Printed Name: Maria Tyson Title:

Supervisor Approval: Joseph Burns Date Approved: 12/7/2018

CCI Greenheart Program Coordinator's Printed Name: Kaitlyn Peters

Participant (STUDENT) Signature: Date:

Employer Job Agreement Approval Date:

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