Wildwood, New Jersey. Boardwalk SID Management Corporation

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1 Wildwood, New Jersey Wildwoods Boardwalk Special Improvement District (WSID) owns and operates the Boardwalk Tram Cars, a trackless train service running on the Boardwalk in the Cape May county communities of Wildwood and North Wildwood. The service, which began in 1949, takes passengers along the two-mile long Wildwood boardwalk. It is famous for the phrase, "watch the tramcar please," a pre-recorded alert to clear the tramcar's path. Working on the tram car is a very fun job, where you are always on the boardwalk in the center of activity. Reasons to join us this summer: Work next to the ocean and on the famous Wildwood Boardwalk Great location in Wildwood, NJ, a very popular tourist destination on the Jersey Shore Practice your English and learn about the Boardwalk area We provide housing assistance About Wildwood, NJ: Wildwood is a very popular tourist destination located on the New Jersey Shore. The most notable beach features 1.8 miles of boardwalk and is home to several great shops and amusement parks! There is always something to do on the Boardwalk. Due to the far distance between the ocean and boardwalk (the beach is huge!), sporting events, concerts, and rallies all take place on the beach! Wildwood was ranked the best beach in New Jersey in the 2008 Top 10 Beaches contest! For more information about Wildwood, NJ visit: Wikipedia - Wildwood, NJ New Jersey Wildwoods Weather in Wildwood, NJ: Summers are typically warm and humid with a July daily average of 75.6 F (24.2 C). During this time, the city gets a sea breeze off the ocean that often makes daytime temperatures much cooler than inland areas, making it a prime place for beating the summer heat from June through September. For more information about the weather, please visit:

2 Wildwood, New Jersey How to Get There Fly info New York JFK and take the Air Tran to Jamaica Station. Then take the E train (NYC Subway) to 42 nd Street/8 th Ave. Walk to NY Port Authority at th Ave. Find the NJ Transit Bus 319 to Wildwood (bus will also stop in Atlantic City along the way).

3 Wildwood, NJ Worksite Company Location Biography Wildwoods Boardwalk Special Improvement District (WSID) owns and operates the Boardwalk Tram Cars, a trackless train service running on the Boardwalk in the Cape May county communities of Wildwood and North Wildwood. The service, which began in 1949, takes passengers along the twomile long Wildwood boardwalk. Famous for the phrase, "watch the tramcar please," a pre-recorded alert to clear the tramcar's path. Working on the tram car is a very fun job, where you are always on the boardwalk in the center of activity. Other Company Details Drug test required? No Do students complete an additional application upon arrival? No Does your company issue completion certificates? No If requested, will you evaluate the student's performance? No Any additional company details? Students must have capability where they live so that employer has a means to communicate with them. While employer supports and even assists students in finding second jobs, students must make their job with Boardwalk SID their priority. Worksite Location Worksite location: 2426 Boardwalk Wildwood NJ Nearest major city: Philadelphia Worksite setting: Resort/Ocean/Lake Nearest major airport: PHL Distance to nearest major airport: 90 miles Additional worksite setting details: Wildwood is a city in Cape May County, NJ, famous for its beaches, boardwalk and amusement parks. Social Security Are students required to apply for a social security card prior to arriving at worksite? No Will the company assist students with their social security application? No Assistance detail: Employer will assist students with directions to local bus which stops near the SS office. Where is the nearest social security office? Rio Grande Distance: 5 miles How will students be paid until their social security card arrives? Check CIEE ciee.org/wat COUNCIL contact@ciee.org Page 1 of 1 11-Feb-19

4 Tram Car Attendant Wildwood, NJ Company Biography Wildwoods Boardwalk Special Improvement District (WSID) owns and operates the Boardwalk Tram Cars, a trackless train service running on the Boardwalk in the Cape May county communities of Wildwood and North Wildwood. The service, which began in 1949, takes passengers along the twomile long Wildwood boardwalk. Famous for the phrase, "watch the tramcar please," a pre-recorded alert to clear the tramcar's path. Working on the tram car is a very fun job, where you are always on the boardwalk in the center of activity. Work and Pay Details Position title: Hourly wage: $8.85 Tips? No Description of position: Tram Car Attendant Specific qualifications required: Conditions of bonus: Average hours for last year's students? 30 Hours Maximum weekly hours allowed: Not specified Minimum average number of hours? 30 Hours Possibility of getting more than average hours: Good Students get the most hours in: July, August Students get the least hours in: May, September How often are students paid? Weekly Do you pay overtime? No If yes, after how many hours per week do you pay overtime? Not specified Does your company only operate weekends before or after specific dates? If yes, what are the dates? First two weekends in May and last two weekends in September weekends only. Hours Friday night, Saturday day and night, Sunday day only. Position location: 2426 Boardwalk Wildwood NJ Student rides/operates site-seeing tram that goes up and down the boardwalk. Student collects fares (tickets, token, cash), answer questions about the boardwalk, assists older people, people with strollers and wheelchairs on and off tram car. Students will be asked to operate the tram car and this position requires strong motor skills and 20/20 vision in order to steer and operate the ride, as well as physical fitness and strength to help passengers on and off the tram car. Having experience riding a go kart, bicycle or other motorized sport vehicle is necessary. Student must have excellent english, very honest and trustworthy, great customer service skills, friendly and outgoing. Estimated weekly wage (incl. tips): $ Bonus: None Other Job Details Minimum english level: Advanced Description of working conditions: Will job duties be different at the beginning of the season? If yes, provide details of specific job duties: Uniform and Grooming Requirements Details of purchasing required clothing or footwear: Details of company grooming requirements? For the first two weeks in May, the trams only operate on weekends. Students will be on the tram, in office, in back of tram, outdoors most of day. Boardwalk can be hot, windy, rainy, and chilly in May/September. Students wil be working in the rain during the summer. Must be strong enough to lift strollers and wheel chairs if needed. Student will be standing, sitting, bending and lifting. Must have a strong back and be fit to do this job. Are students required to wear a uniform? If yes, what is the cost of the uniform? $0.00 Are uniform laundry services available? No If yes, what is the cost of the laundry service? $0.00 Do students need to purchase specific clothing or footwear? Do you have company grooming requirements? Students are supplied company shirts and sweatshirts, free of charge. Students are required to buy khaki shorts or long pants. Footwear: sneakers, no sandals or open shoes. Students must be neat and clean. No facial piercings or wild hair color. CIEE ciee.org/wat COUNCIL contact@ciee.org Page 1 of 4 11-Feb-19

5 Other Company Details Company hires couples? Company hires groups of up to 4? Drug test required? No Do students complete an additional application upon arrival? No Does your company issue completion certificates? No If requested, will you evaluate the student's performance? No Any additional company details? Students must have capability where they live so that employer has a means to communicate with them. While employer supports and even assists students in finding second jobs, students must make their job with Boardwalk SID their priority. Training Information Is job training required? Length of training: two to three days Are students paid during training? Hourly pay rate during training: $8.60 How many hours per week are students likely to receive during training period? 10 Any other details? Worksite Location Worksite location: 2426 Boardwalk Wildwood NJ Nearest major city: Philadelphia Worksite setting: Resort/Ocean/Lake Nearest major airport: PHL Distance to nearest major airport: 90 miles Additional worksite setting details: Wildwood is a city in Cape May County, NJ, famous for its beaches, boardwalk and amusement parks. Standard Arrival Information Are students required to arrive or depart on specific dates? Details of required arrival or departure dates: Employer can train three to six students per day. Students who are traveling in groups must understand their start dates will vary due to training. Students will not be permitted to start training on Saturdays or Sundays. Mode of transportation: Public Transportation Students must arrive between these hours: 7 am and 10 pm Cost: $30.00 Other details: From JFK take the Air Tran from inside your terminal to Jamaica Station. Take the E train (the subway) to 42nd Street/8th Avenue. Walk to the NY Port Authority at 625 8th Avenue. Find NJ Transit Bus 319 to Atlantic City/Cape May, which stops in Wildwood.From Philadelphia, take airport train to Market East, walk to Greyhound bus station at 10th St/Filbert St. Take bus 551 towards Atlantic City, change to bus 319 towards Wildwood. Two inexpensive hotels where you can stay while looking for housing: Royal Canadian, 3300 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood, NJ or Arlington Hotel, 325 E. Magnolia (between Ocean and Atlantic). These are budget motels where J1 students often stay. After Hours Arrival Information General information: Name of accommodation: AAE Knights Inn Accommodation address: 139 Jamaica Ave., NY, NY Cost per night: $30.00 Students arriving at night should find a hostel or hotel near the airport and travel the following morning. Best way to travel from airport to overnight accommodation: Hostel close to JFK airport has free shuttle. Social Security Are students required to apply for a social security card prior to arriving at worksite? No Will the company assist students with their social security application? No Assistance detail: Employer will assist students with directions to local bus which stops near the SS office. Where is the nearest social security office? Rio Grande Distance: 5 miles How will students be paid until their social security card arrives? Check Housing Details Is housing provided? No If not, will you assist students in finding housing? Are there affordable housing options in the area? CIEE ciee.org/wat COUNCIL contact@ciee.org Page 2 of 4 11-Feb-19

6 Housing Details Housing options in the area: Local housing resources: Housing address: Housing details: Are housing costs deducted from paycheck? Instructions for payment of housing deposit: Is a housing deposit required? Amount of housing deposit: Housing deposit due date: Is deposit refundable? Conditions of deposit refund: How will deposit be refunded? Are students required to live in provided housing upon arrival? During their work stay, can students find alternate housing? If yes, is there a penalty? Is the student required to sign a separate housing contract? Do you offer co-ed housing? Employer will provide housing options near worksite. Most students in Wildwood are able to find affordable housing ($100 a week) on their own. Cost of housing - per week: Includes utilities? There are many apartments and multi family dwellings in proximity to work location. Type of housing provided: Number of students to a room: Transportation to/from Worksite Method of transportation to worksite: walk or bike Distance to worksite: Depends on housing Is worksite within walking distance of housing? Cost of public transportation to worksite: Not specified Details of public transportation to worksite: Cost of transportation to worksite provided by employer: Not specified Details of transportation to worksite arranged by employer: Cost of arranging own transportation to worksite: Not specified Details of arranging own transportion to worksite: Housing Amenities Available public transportation: Bus, Interstate Bus Access to public transportation? Walking Distance On Site Housing Amenities Laundry: Linens: Private bath: Refrigerator: Microwave: Air conditioning: TV: Telephone: Security guard: Computer/Internet Access: Utensils: Gym: Individual Beds: Nearby Amenities Supermarket: Walking Distance Restaurants: Walking Distance Shopping mall: Requires Transportation Fitness center: Walking Distance Post office: Walking Distance Laundry: Walking Distance Bank: Walking Distance Internet cafe: Walking Distance Movie theater: Requires Transportation Library: Walking Distance Additional amenities: Meal Information Are meals included in rent cost? CIEE ciee.org/wat COUNCIL contact@ciee.org Page 3 of 4 11-Feb-19

7 Meal Information If not, meal plan cost per day: Not Specified Meals covered: Not Specified Is the purchase of a meal plan mandatory? No Cultural Opportunities Types of cultural opportunities provided Organized Holiday Event(s): No Organized Trip(s) to Major Attraction(s): No Organized Potluck(s) or Dinner(s): No Organized Trip(s) to Major City: No Organized Karaoke Night(s): No Information about Events: Organized Movie Night(s): No Information about Local Resources: Organized Sporting Event(s): No Information about Attractions/Sites: Organized Staff Exchange Event(s) - Other: Information about Local Community: Organized Trip(s) to Nearby Attraction(s): No Other: No If Other, please describe: Additional details about cultural offerings: Employer encourages and assists students in planning trips during slow periods, May and September. In the past, these have included Atlantic City, Philadelphia and New York City! In 2017 the employer had pizza, ice cream, fruit and other treats for students throughout the Summer. CIEE ciee.org/wat COUNCIL contact@ciee.org Page 4 of 4 11-Feb-19