United Parks & Resorts, parent company of SeaWorld Orlando theme park, is looking to fill more than 5,000 jobs across the country.  It is planning a “summer hiring event” for May 5-9, the company announced Monday.

“The summer season is right around the corner, and we have a great line-up of new rides and attractions, presentations and shows, exclusive experiences offers and craveable food and beverage options for our guests to enjoy,” Marc Swanson, CEO of Orlando-based United Parks, said in a news release.

There are full-time, part-time and season positions in the mix, including jobs at SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica water park, Discovery Cove day resort and United corporate offices in Orlando and Miami.

Among the openings currently posted at careers.seaworldparks.com are bartenders, lifeguards, ride operators, merchandise warehouse workers,  zoological specialists and corporate tax director. There are so-very SeaWorld sounding jobs including divers, coral rescue aquarists, filtration mechanics and cabana service ambassadors, although some postings have been up for more than 30 days.

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There also have been posted auditions for pearl divers plus dancers and vocalists for stage shows scheduled for summer.

Employee perks include free park admission, complimentary and discounted tickets for friends and family, in-park discounts, employee referral bonuses and ambassador events and previews, the news release says.

United Parks has 12 attractions across the U.S., including Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

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