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South Jersey Amusement Parks Offer Bonuses, Higher Pay To Attract Summer Workers
The COVID-19 pandemic, and the resulting labor shortage is prompting amusement parks in South Jersey to offer higher pay to new workers.
On Monday, Sahara Sam’s Water Park in Camden County announced that it plans to hire up to 100 lifeguards, bartenders, cashiers, cooks, and park employees.
The park's starting pay is more generous than in summers past at $15-an-hour. The waterpark in West Berlin also is offering a $100 hiring bonus, according to NJ Advance Media.
Clementon Park and Splashworld, also in Camden County, is offering new workers up to $18 an hour and hiring bo…
NJ Gyms Can Soon Reopen For Individual Training Sessions By Appointment Only
New Jersey gyms must remain closed -- but come July 2, members can start booking individual training sessions at fitness centers by appointment only, Gov. Phil Murphy announced at Wednesday's COVID-19 briefing.
Museums, aquariums, bowling allies, shooting ranges, boardwalks, arcades and libraries (at 25 percent capacity) can also reopen July 2. Indoor dining and casinos (both at limited capacity), along with playgrounds, water parks and amusement parks can also reopen that day.
Movie theaters, performing arts centers, concert venues and night clubs will remain closed, Murphy said, addi…
