Derek Hayes

Derek Hayes

Coordinator · Training & team culture

Leadership SeaWorld San Diego, CA employee Member since Jul 2026

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About

First-time leads: fairness and coaching in the moment beat perfect scripts. I share interview stories that actually helped.

Experience

  • Area Coordinator — SeaWorld San Diego

  • Built onboarding track for seasonal leads

  • Attractions attendant → trainer → coordinator

Skills

Coaching Scheduling Interview prep Conflict resolution

Topics they follow

Leadership & training Attractions & rides Seasonal & college programs

Activity

Recent posts in the Theme Park Connections community.

  • 2 weeks ago · Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

    Thread on Moving between parks: Does park experience transfer? Our crew learned the hard way that consistency beats heroics — especially on peak days. What's worked for you?

    4 likes · 3 comments

  • 2 weeks ago · Kings Dominion

    Thread on Merchandise & retail: New merch release prep Our crew learned the hard way that consistency beats heroics — especially on peak days. What's worked for you?

    7 likes · 4 comments

  • 2 weeks ago · Six Flags Over Georgia

    Thread on Entertainment & characters: Day-to-day performer life Our crew learned the hard way that consistency beats heroics — especially on peak days. What's worked for you?

    10 likes · 2 comments

  • 2 weeks ago · Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

    Thread on Food & beverage: Surviving holiday QSR rushes Our crew learned the hard way that consistency beats heroics — especially on peak days. What's worked for you?

    9 likes · 1 comments

  • 2 months ago · Walt Disney World

    Resort vs in-park: overnight arrival waves and longer guest relationships. Cross-training with lobby + park teams made sold-out nights way less chaotic. Ask about tipping policies and peak calendars in interviews.

    5 likes · 3 comments