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Job Offer Agreement Form: J-1 Work and Travel Program
Job Offer Agreement Form: J-1 Work and Travel Program
JOB INFORMATION
Job Title Room Attendant
Start date - Earliest 01 December 2020 Latest 01 January 2021
End date - Earliest 01 March 2021 Latest 31 March 2021
Guaranteed salary/wage per hour before deductions 11.50 $ per hour
Estimated tips N/A
Average hours per week 32
Required Interviews Sponsor Interview
HOUSING INFORMATION
Housing Model Host company provided
Signature Date
I confirm that I have read, understood, and agreed to the conditions outlined in this job offer. I agree to adhere to all Alliance Abroad and Department of State program rules
regarding employment and program participation, including the Terms and Conditions which were part of my program application. If I change jobs without receiving prior
permission from Alliance Abroad, or if I violate other Alliance Abroad rules or J-1 program regulations, Alliance Abroad may end my program early, and I will be required to
return home. I understand that if my program ends due to regulation violations it may have a negative impact on future U.S. visa applications.
Entity HQ address 3575 N US Highway 31 S, Traverse City, MI, 49684, United States
Description Come and play at Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City! Our Michigan resort offers both
indoor water park fun and dry-land experiences for the entire family. Your stay includes
access to the water park, kept warm at 84-degrees year-round. There's something for
everyone such as kid-friendly activities, a range of dining options, interactive games,
and more all under one roof. Book now and go for the moment today.
Email lneubauer@greatwolf.com
Site of Activity address 3575 N US Highway 31 S, Traverse City, MI, 49684, United States
Special requirements Participant is required to live at housing facility assigned by Great Wolf Lodge; housing
is tied to the job offer. Additional housing facilities may be added and housing
assignments will be finalized and communicated.
Participants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen. This will be done
prior to orientation. Participants who do not pass the drug screen will not be employed
with Great Wolf Lodge.
Position details and description Cleans guest suites in an allotted time period determined by management using the
proper procedures and chemicals provided by management. Knowledge/Skills to
process linens, terry, blankets, spreads – including staining, washing, drying, folding
and returning to shelves for re-stocking in closets. See attached.
Department Housekeeping
Required skills - Familiar with housekeeping including sanitation, laundry operations, and guest
service.
- Lift up to 30 lbs., move up to 100 lbs., bending, stretching, must be able to stand for 8
hours at a time.
- Exposure to chemicals.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Grooming
Screening
Description of drug screening policy Participant must obtain and pass drug screen prior to orientation. If they do not pass
they will no longer have a position with Great Wolf Lodge. Details to be provided by
Great Wolf Lodge upon arrival.
Payment
Allowances, bonuses, and/or incentives Free use of waterpark and discounted use of other resort amenities.
Training / Orientation
Host Entity provides training/orientation Yes
Description Full day of orientation prior to being released to working in department. Participant will
receive department specific training from their direct supervisor.
HOUSING INFORMATION
If company provided housing or temporary housing is not offered, Exchange Visitors will need to secure housing after they have accepted the job
offer.
Housing Lead 1
E-mail lneubauer@greatwolf.com
Additional items must bring Participant must bring all toiletries and personal items.
Further information on housing refund policy Deposit is refundable upon checkout if participant has stayed for the duration of
program, leaves the room as it was when participant arrived, and has not incurred any
charges.
Lease required No
ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS
Alliance Abroad provides Orientation to all Exchange Visitors either in the Exchange Visitors home country or in the United States. If Exchange
Visitors attend Orientation in their home country, they will travel directly to the Host Entity upon arrival. If Exchange Visitors attend Orientation in
the U.S., they will travel to the Host Entity after Orientation is completed.
Closest port of entry airport ORD - Chicago O'Hare Intl (Chicago, IL)
Nearest airport to site of activity TVC - Cherry Capital (Traverse City, MI)
General arrival instructions Please email flight arrival info to Laura Neubauer at lneubauer@greatwolf.com at least
2 weeks before departure. If host company is notified at least 2 weeks before arrival
host company will provide pick-up from Traverse City Airport if available. (Pick-up is
only available from Traverse City Airport.)
*Please note that Chicago O'Hare International Airport is located 325 miles from
Traverse City. Taxi service from Chicago to Traverse City is extremely expensive ($500
- $1,000 - prices subject to change) and it is highly recommended that participants fly
into Michigan with final destination as Traverse City. Indian Trails Bus is available for
$68 (subject to change), but it is a 9-hour ride:
https://webstore.indiantrails.com/ticketing/
If arriving outside of housing check in hours, participant is responsible for securing a
hotel room at their own expense.
Preferred arrival days Any day, as long as you contact Laura as soon as tickets are purchased.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Other Social Security assistance provided There is a bus participants can take to the Social Security office. http://www.bata.net/
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HAIR
Hair should be clean and well groomed.
Hair color should be a natural shade. Unnatural colored streaks and exotic designs are not allowed.
Shaved sections, spiked hair longer than 1 inch, beaded, or multi-level hairstyles are not acceptable.
A completely shaved head is acceptable.
Dreadlocks are not permitted
Cornrow, micro braids, and twists less than 1/2 inch are acceptable if pulled back in neat fashion.
EYEWEAR
Sunglasses are allowed for positions outside the resort.
Sunglasses may not be worn inside the resort.
Sunglasses are for protection of the eyes, not for decorative purposes. Exotic designs are not
allowed.
Sunglasses should not be reflective so eyes are visible when speaking to guests or Pack Members.
Contact lenses must be a natural color.
FACIAL HAIR
Beards, mustaches and goatees are acceptable and must be well-defined and trimmed.
Bare skin shall be shaven and presented in a professional manner.
Sideburns cannot be longer than bottom of the earlobe and may not extend onto the cheek. (i.e.
“pork chop” sideburns are not allowed.)
Pack Members must be in compliance with safety and sanitation regulations with regard to facial
hair. Some local codes have specific requirements. See your Department Director or Director of
Human Resources.
JEWELRY
Excessive jewelry is not allowed.
Safety and health regulations/standards may prohibit certain jewelry. Any changes from this
Tradition will be specified by Human Resources and your Department Director.
Icons on jewelry cannot contain profanity or be directed toward any protected class.
Earrings are allowed unless safety regulations require otherwise.
o Stud earrings must be less than ¼” in size.
o Hoop earrings must be less than ½” in size.
o No more than 2 earrings are allowed per ear.
o Earrings are to be located in the lobe, not on the sides or top of the ear.
o Ear lobe gauges are not allowed.
Other piercings:
o One nose stud piercing is allowed. Hoops or bars are not allowed. Nose piercing should be
1/8 inch in diameter or smaller.
o All other visible body piercings are not allowed. This includes tongue, eyebrow, lip rings, studs,
and spacers.
Necklaces:
o One gold, silver, pearl, or black necklace less than ¼ inch in diameter is allowed unless safety
regulations require otherwise.
o Beaded, rope, hemp, and leather necklace types are not allowed.
o If necklaces are allowed, a pendant no more than 1” in diameter is acceptable.
A maximum of two (2) rings per hand are allowed unless safety regulations require otherwise.
Rings may not be any larger than the width of the finger.
One bracelet per wrist is allowed.
If pants, shorts, skirts, or capris have belt loops, a brown leather, black leather, or company-issued
belt is required. . Synthetic leather is acceptable. Studded, hemp, or decorative belts are not
acceptable.
Pack Members may wear shorts in the following areas (this is subject to General Manager
discretion):
• Housekeeping • Waterpark Maintenance
• Aquatics (protective gear available)
• Arcade • Mini Golf
• Outside Bar • Security (based on patrol
• Bell Staff, Bell person environment
• Spirit Island cashiers
Shorts can be no shorter than fingertip length (approximately 6-7 inches above the knee). The
exception is Aquatics as shorts are company issued.
Capri’s are allowed and must be color compliant with the department.
BODY TATTOOS
Every effort should be made to cover tattoos that are visible when wearing the full uniform.
Tattoo standards may vary by position. Human Resources and the General Manager reserve the
right to determine which tattoos can be visible and will advise Pack Members on appropriate
methods of covering them.
Unacceptable tattoos must be fully covered by clothing or tattoo make-up. Unacceptable tattoos
include, but are not limited to: profanity, nudity and symbols or messages directed toward any
protected class. (See Human Resources for clarity)
Tattoos added subsequent to hiring are subject to this Tradition. It is strongly advised that Pack
Members avoid getting a tattoo after hiring.
SHOE REQUIREMENTS
Clean and tied at all times.
Shoes should be slip-resistant and sturdy.
Safety shoes may be required based on the scope of work or in specific departments. If job duties
require specific protection of feet or toes, proper footwear must be worn.
Open toed shoes are not allowed at resorts, with the exception of Aquatics.
Aquatics Pack Members may wear a vented toe shoe and must have a heel strap.
o Flip flops and sandals without a heel strap are not allowed.
o Aquatics staff must be wearing approved footwear in the hotel and on exterior grounds.
o Aquatics staff must be wearing closed-toed shoes if working in mechanical rooms, with any
mechanical equipment, and when using floor chemicals.
Housekeeping, Security, Retail, and Brand Experience pack members are required to wear mostly
black or mostly white slip/skid resistant shoes with no more than 1 additional color on the shoe.
Food & Beverage pack members are required to wear black slip/skid resistant shoes.
Banquet pack members are required to wear a black slip/skid resistant dress shoe.
Guest Service pack members are required to wear a black shoe.
Engineering pack members are required to wear slip/skid resistant shoes; boots are preferred.
RETURNING UNIFORMS AND OTHER COMPANY PROPERTY
The uniform and any other issued company-issued equipment you have received is Great Wolf
property and must be returned if it needs replacement and upon termination, whether voluntary
or involuntary.
In cases where property has not been returned, you will be billed personally for the value of the
property. Failure to return property or pay the invoice may result in legal action against you.
PERSONAL HYGIENE
Personal hygiene must be maintained on a daily basis.
Local health codes may have specific requirements for some departments and shall be complied
with.
Hands and Fingernails:
o Hands and fingernails must be clean and well groomed.
o Fingernails should be a reasonable length to allow for the work specific to the department.
o Fingernail polish should be a solid, natural color. Exceptions to this rule are French
manicures and conservative designs that complement our culture. (i.e., paw designs, etc.)
Heavy perfume, aftershave and make-up should be avoided.
PERSONAL PARCELS
Personal parcels and coats are not allowed into selling or storage areas. These should be kept in
lockers where available.
For properties without lockers, personal parcels may be limited in size and every effort should be
made to keep them away from guest view, away from food storage, and away from cash handling
areas.
Any items carried into or from the lodge are subject to inspection.
Pack Members must use a bag where contents are visible per the Personal Item Tradition.
Pack members are encouraged to secure their valuables. Great Wolf Resorts and Great Wolf
Lodge will not be responsible for lost or stolen items.
Uniforms may not be worn when on property as a paying guest, at school, or in public spaces when
not on company business.
Pack Members may dine in the restaurants with prior approval from the General Manager. Alcohol
may not be consumed when on duty or in company logo-wear.