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Jackie Newton
When I got called to work a waterpark last year, I be flexible and mine at Coconuts and Lake Burger
was reluctant. I started thinking about 110 degree are amazing!
heat index, hills and stairs (I live in the Ozark
Mountain area), noise, water and product that doesn’t 2. Make sure you have a shaded area, large fan,
withstand, etc. Truthfully, my age came to mind. I am bathroom facility, food and drink ability
sixteen inside, filled with ideas and energy, but my depending on how many hours, good parking or
body due to life changes doesn’t always mesh with my help with gear (Lake of the Ozarks area involves
brain. I hesitated! But, I have to admit, the fabulous many steps and high hills), If immobile, make sure
vivaciousness of one vibrant owner changed my you have the ability to get to your spot safely. I have
mind originally (yes, Cassie, that’s you)….I was going mobility, but the terrain here is challenging. If you
to try this. I lucked out with the amazing staff and have ever been to Branson or Lake of the Ozarks,
administration of these, not one, but TWO dockside you will understand. I also setup a one free meal
restaurants and waterparks. deal with my bid. My granddaughter and foster
grandaughters get free slushies when they help me.
First and foremost, I needed to make a deal of
“freedom” with the establishments. I had to realize 3. Be prepared in your costuming to dip into the
my capabilities and occasional issues. As a late 60 sprinkler or wading pool….wet will save your life in
something, I knew that I could have days where I 110 degree heat. I use this everyday. Clean shorts or
might have to be later or early/leave late or trade a capris, light t-shirt…no cutoffs to clog a pool filter. I
day with another day. We discussed these right up don’t submerge, I just step in and let the sprinklers
front. If you work for a restaurant and you are young run down my back. I use a product called Lipsense
at “heart” but slightly older on the outside, make sure instead of facepaint or grease on my face. Lipsense
you have the following. is a lip stain that doesn’t melt in heat. I paint a thick
nose, my mouth and use Ben Nye powder for my
1. Flexibility with your employer. Have a substitute cheeks. It stays in place in the heat.
setup for days you can’t make it or trade out days
and times if needed. Make sure your employer can 4. Be cognizant of your surroundings with your
products. I twist, but then ask the children to do
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