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How old do you have to be to work at Cedar Point?

You have to be at least 16 to work at Cedar Point. Ohio law applies: workers under 18 need a work permit.

Mixed reports · checked October 2026

Cedar Point's hiring age policy

Cedar Point (Sandusky, Ohio), a Six Flags park, had no seasonal park postings live in October 2026, so we could not confirm the ages for rides, food or games. The youngest age in its current postings is 16 (lifeguards at its Castaway Bay resort), and its internships are 18+.

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JobAgeNote
Lifeguard (Castaway Bay indoor waterpark resort)16+
Internships18+
Hotel front desk (Castaway Bay)18+

How much does Cedar Point pay teens?

$15–$18 an hour — Castaway Bay lifeguard postings, fall 2026; park rates not posted

How to apply at Cedar Point

Apply online through the Cedar Point page on jobs.sixflags.com. A work permit may be required under 18.

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Teen work rules in Ohio

In Ohio, you can start most non-farm jobs at 14. You need a work permit until you turn 18 (from School (the school the student attends, or the home school district for home-schooled or GED students)). At 14 and 15 you can work up to 3 h on a school day, 18 h in a school week, 40 h in a summer week. 16- and 17-year-olds also have hour limits. All Ohio rules →

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Questions

How old do you have to be to work at Cedar Point?

You have to be at least 16 to work at Cedar Point. Ohio law applies: workers under 18 need a work permit.

Does Cedar Point hire 14- or 15-year-olds?

We found no current Cedar Point posting that accepts under-16s. We couldn't check the summer-season postings, so look at the posting when hiring opens.

Can I live at Cedar Point while I work?

Cedar Point offers on-site housing to eligible associates. The housing age rule wasn't stated on the page we checked, so confirm it with Cedar Point before planning around it.

How much does Cedar Point pay?

Fall 2026 lifeguard postings at Castaway Bay list $15 to $18 an hour. Rates for park jobs weren't posted when we checked.

Other places that hire at 16

Sources

  1. Cedar Point Jobs (2026-10) — Official park jobs page; work permit may be required under 18; housing and perks; no age list
  2. Lifeguard (Seasonal), Castaway Bay Resort, Sandusky, OH (2026-10) — Ages 16+; $15/hr
  3. Lifeguard (Part-time), Castaway Bay Resort, Sandusky, OH (2026-10) — Ages 16+; $18/hr
  4. Operations Management Internships, Cedar Point (2026-10) — Internships 18+

Last checked October 10, 2026. See a different age at your Cedar Point? Tell us.