PITTSBURGH — Kennywood and Sandcastle Water Park are hiring more than 2,000 employees ahead of the 2026 season. The parks will host a dual job fair on March 7 at Kennywood to recruit for various positions across both properties. Kennywood is seeking more than 1,500 hosts to join its staff for the upcoming year. Sandcastle Water Park is currently hiring more than 500 team members for its summer operations. The hiring event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet current staff, learn about open roles and participate in on-the-spot interviews. Starting pay for park employees is up to $15 per hour. Job opportunities are available across all park departments, including ride operations, security and lifeguards. Other open positions include roles in food and beverage, park services and admissions.