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While on the CareerStart Program, participants will take part in the Disney show, making magic for our Guests and taking a lead role in learning what it takes to be successful in a Fortune 100 company.

Participants might be working in one of our theme parks, including the Magic Kingdom® Park, Epcot®, the Disney-MGM

Studios or Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. Or, they might perform a role in one of our resorts, water parks or the Downtown Disney® shopping, restaurant and entertainment area.

Roles are available in the following areas. Responsibilities may not be limited to those outlined below.

Custodial
The Walt Disney World Resort is known for its "world-class" cleanliness, and Custodial Cast Members are responsible for making this happen. These Cast Members will encounter a high level of Guest contact and will work independently.
Responsibilities may include: emptying waste cans, cleaning restrooms, bussing tables, sweeping and mopping, working with cleaning chemicals and providing Guest information.

Full-Service Food & Beverage
Organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks at once are important qualities to have as a Full Service Food and Beverage Cast Member. This role involves prolonged standing and walking. Cast Members may work as a seating host/hostess in various restaurants across property. Full Service Food and Beverage is a non-tipped role.
Responsibilities may include: greeting and seating Guests, cash handling, rolling silverware, folding napkins and keeping the work area clean and stocked.

Lifeguard
Maintaining Guests' safety is our No.1 expectation. Lifeguards must have strong swimming skills. They will endure physically challenging work and prolonged exposure to outside elements. During off-peak seasons, Lifeguards may assist other operating areas throughout the Walt Disney World Resort.
Responsibilities may include: monitoring the safety of our Guests as they swim, providing limited emergency medical attention, keeping pool areas clean, and providing Guest information. Lifeguard Cast Members must be evaluated and certified at the Walt Disney World Resort. In the event that an individual does not pass the requirement of the below swim test, they will be given an opportunity to pursue other vacant positions.
 
Lifeguard Swim Test
As part of our swim test, you will have to swim 200 yards freestyle or breaststroke; retrieve a 10-lb brick from the deepest section of the pool (minimum 8' depth); and tread water with hands out of the water for two minutes.
Merchandise
Critical thinking and the ability to do multiple tasks are important qualities to have in a Merchandise role. Cast Members may work in large, high-volume areas or individually on outdoor carts. Individuals in this role should be comfortable handling large sums of money.
Responsibilities may include: operating a point-of-sale system (cash register), cash handling, stocking shelves, preparation of food/candy, package delivery, stroller rental, heavy lifting, pushing and pulling, light cleaning and providing information to Guests.