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Air Castles And Slides' Owner is the official NJ State Representative for the Professional International Inflatable Products and Games Association, IIPGA .

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**********Staff Kudos**********

**Games & machines, Staff involved; Danielle, Shannon and Valentin ***

I would like to say "THANK YOU" to your staff/company for the wonderful job they did at my son and daughters birthday party on Saturday the 29th.  The children at the party had a wonderful time!  The staff was exceptionally professional, patient, kind and just all and out great!  I am looking forward to working with you on another party! 
 
Thank you so very much for creating a birthday party my children will always remember!
Arlene & Keith S.

**Rockets, Staff involved; Jesse **

Dear Air Castles Staff:

Thank you for a wonderful experience.  Your equipment was clean and Jesse was personable and professional.

We provided your cards to several of the parents who attended the function with their children.

I appreciate your prompt timing and your business.

Sincerely,

Keith G.


**Caterpillar, Staff involved; Ben I, Bonnie **

The caterpillar we ordered was exactly as promised and the 2 attendants were friendly, helpful and a wonderful assurance that everyone's children would have safe good fun.  The party was a terrific success.  Thank you so very much and we will certainly use your services again and again!!!
Margot B.

**Birthday Bounce, Staff involved; Jason and Ben***

Hi Debbie: Hi 
I am completely amazed ~~ I cannot thank you enough for making my daughters party a hit which was held yesterday here at our home in East Brunswick.
Jason and Ben are amazing! They were completely professional and VERY POLITE, they never left their post, not even for a minute. They truly had our children's best interest at hand. 
The birthday moonwalk was so much bigger and better than I ever imagined. It was so clean that it looked brand new. I will definitely use your company again.
I must call  to thank you ~~ but I wanted to send you an email to post in your testimonials.
Thank you again. Thanks 
Dorothea S.

**The Institute for Children with Cancer and Blood Disorders, Supervisors; Valentin, Lida, Sonia, with additional setup staff***

Dear Aircastles Staff,

Thank you for being a part of the 2006 Heel to Heal event on Sunday, September 17.  Your crew did a really great job with managing the games, setting up and everything else.  They were a big help and the kids loved the activities! 

I appreciate you arriving early, knowing what to do and really being self-sufficient.  The event was a huge success and you all were a big part of it!  We raised over $105,000!

I hope you enjoyed yourself and I look forward to working with you again next year.

Sincerely,

Randi B
Manager of Family Services

**The Colossal Combo, Company Party, Supervisors; Jason and Danielle***

Just wanted to say a quick thank you for the extremely professional handling of the party Saturday. The kids all had a wonderful time which meant the parents could too.

Hopefully we’ll see you again next year!

Thanks
ME T LTCC

Job Positions & salary rates.
You may be working for different pay rates on one day, depending on your qualifications and certifications.
Setup and Take down
Position requires the ability to lift and transport (a minimum of eight) 50 lbs of sand (in bags or containers,) and other products including the ability to maneuver 300 lbs of vinyl over grass, gravel, and up/down hills, within a specific time period.   
$20.00 per hour RCMTS staff
$15.00 per hour, MTO staff 
 $10.00 per hour, QPO staff 
$7.25-8.00 per hour W interview
Supervision
Position requires the ability to supervise while standing (for a minimum of two hours) and assist the children in and out of the inflatable as well as help with getting shoes on and off. English language proficiency is required to explain the rules to the children and understand their various requests. Other language proficiency is helpful.   
$20.00 per hour RCMTS staff
$15.00 per hour, MTO staff 
 $10.00 per hour, QPO staff 
$7.25-8.00 per hour W interview
Game operator
Position requires the ability to supervise participants and game play, as well as to be able to reset game pieces, and encourage participants in playing our games. This person is proficient in social skills to be able to peek the interest of the guests at the party/event to entice guests to play the games. Setting up and taking down the game, and the tent which covers the games, and all associated tables are also required for this position. Look at Games on our website.    
$20.00 per hour RCMTS staff
$15.00 per hour, MTO staff 
 $10.00 per hour, QPO staff 
$7.25-8.00 per hour W interview
General Duties
All positions include keeping delivery vehicles and equipment clean, sanitized and in good repair. If you find something not working make sure you notify the staff leader for that event/party and note it on your time card so repairs can be brought to our attention and attended to in a timely manner. While at an event/party one rotation will include a cleaning/safety check period.
Table supervision
 Position is only for Public Rentals. This is an experienced adult staff supervisor who is capable of answering information about our products and services. The person's primary responsibility is to record incident or accident information, if there was an incident or accident. Call Mrs. Henderson at the Air Castle's and Slides phone number, which is on most inflatables, our signs, and on our business cards if there is an incident or accident.  This person also assists with the inflatable when there are large numbers of children wanting to ride.   
$20.00 per hour RCMTS staff
$15.00 per hour, MTO staff 
 $10.00 per hour, QPO staff 
$7.25-8.00 per hour W interview 
Truck Delivery
Delivery staff make more money because they do more of the work themselves. If you have a personal vehicle which can fit our products let us know. You would get paid extra for use of your vehicle! You will need to show us your liability insurance coverage and provide a copy of your license.
$35.00 per setup and/or takedown using your truck.
$25.00 per setup and/or takedown using our truck. Excellent driving record and insurance documents required. Advanced training required.

Staff Only Website
Video may take 5-10 minutes to download. Eventually we will make them faster, but this is just a trial.

Staff Training Safety Certification Award

Here is a sample of the Certification Award you will earn:


Staff must have certificates on location at every public rental.
Written test must be completed and passed before certificate can be issued.

Your staff ID will contain a miniature version of your certificate on the back and must be with you at every rental.

We have a few websites people use;

www.AirCastlesAndSlides.com

 www.AirCastleRentals.com

www.MoonWalkNJ.com

www.LicensedInflatable.com

Classroom training at our Edison Warehouse videos will be uploaded to the training website as soon as we can figure how to upload such huge files!

Our philosophy on training is that staff development and training is ongoing, and never stops. We want all of our staff to be trained in CPR and First Aid, though we hope you never need to use it! Please give us copies of whatever certifications you have. Even our owners continue their training and development by joining professional organizations related to this business, upgrading their certifications and taking the time to visit the specific manufacturers we use, or consider using. Principals of our company also attend annual conventions related to the amusement industry.

Thanks for doing our staff training with us. We stand out from the competition and it is because of you! Thanks for helping us whenever we need you!

You can be proud to work with our company! We are very careful about how we do business and use the Disney Corporation and the National YMCA as our role models. WE hold ourselves to a higher standard! We donate too, read about our Good Neighbor Award, and you can recommend people/organizations for this award too.

Here is a quote every customer receives from us;

"We are good at what we do, so our products and services book fast! We understand that though we may be booking many parties on your date, you are booking one, and as far as you are concerned, your party is the most important one on that date. We agree. Call or email us, any time day or night and we will make time for you and your party plans."

Here is a little story from one of our renter's who took the Air Castles And Slides' on line training program;

I just wanted to say thank you for such a professional and well run company. The rental process was easy, efficient and well worth it.  The online training was very helpful.  I read the material and thankfully was well prepared when we lost power.  The castle began to deflate and parents panicked. However, as a Certified Supervisor (which I bragged about the entire party), I was able to keep the parents calm while having enough time to get the kids out safely.  Prior to the outage, parents teased that I had to take a test and I was so serious about my whistle, after the incident, we all appreciated my ability to handle the situation calmly.
 
Thanks again, the castle was a huge success.
 
Velva N D, MPA

Tips are a way that a customer lets you know that you did above and beyond what they expected of you. We provide a fun and safe environment for their children, BUT you make the difference in the experience they have.

5 Ways to Be Fun or It's the little things that mean so much.

  1. Smile a lot
    No matter if, or how behind you are, remember that every customer is important. You may deliver 4 or 5 moonwalks today, but they are only getting one, and they are excited about it!
  2. Talk to the kids
    The kids are what make our jobs possible. Sometimes they are overexcited to the point of insanity, but showing them a little attention not only makes their day happier, it reminds you of why this is such a wonderful business to be in. Parents who observe you being nice to their kids are much more likely to recommend our company to other parents, and tip you.
  3. Bring a Little Something Extra for the Birthday Child
    We provide a gift for the birthday child and siblings. Will they remember you? You bet!
  4. Tell Jokes
    You don't have to be original- find 4-5 jokes that work for you and while you are setting up, tell them to the kids who are anxiously waiting to start bouncing.
  5. Bring a Little Something Extra for the Parents We also provide whistles, certificates and pens for the parents, remember to give them to the parents along with a few business cards for their family and friends. Mention that anyone who uses their name to rent from us gets a $25.00 discount.

Why Worry About Being Fun?

  • It's Good for YOU!
    Staying positive and acting happy (even when you are stressed) actually helps to relieve stress. Often you can turn a bad mood around when you see the delighted reactions of the children and family at the event. This can be a stressful business- focusing on fun helps to keep you motivated.
  • It's Good for Business!
    In a family-oriented business, personal impressions count for a lot. Being fun can make the difference between a "yeah, we had a moonwalk for the party" and a "you have GOT to get your next moonwalk from this company, they are great!"
  • Tell them your name, they may ask for you next time!

WE promise great service and then we go the extra mile to deliver the fun! You are a very important part of our team. We want to take a moment to acknowledge and appreciate Outstanding team members, who go above and beyond, consistently. Here are our current MVP team members:
Nate Isaac
  • Team leader, Public rentals
  • Recommends staff that work regularly
  • Schedules additional staff as needed
  • Dependable and reliable, Never calls out from work.
  • Regularly transports staff
  • Problem solver, flexible
  • Member of 100 club
  • Second season, continued training

When things go wrong with vehicles/pickups;

  • Loyal team member when vehicles have broken down
  • Continues to work till pickups are completed, regardless of the time,
  • Loads remaining vehicles for next day regardless of the time,
  • Always pleasantly works the full next day regardless of when work stopped previous day

Unexpected time changes/adjustments;

  • Works extra days and time as needed with little or no advance warning,
  • Team leader, Public rentals
  • Recommends staff that work regularly
  • Dependable and reliable, never calls out from work. always on time.
  • Additional training; NCAA Leadership Training
  • Problem Solver, flexible
  • Second season, continued training

When things go wrong with vehicles/pickups;

  • Loyal team member when vehicles have broken down
  • Does extra pickups as needed
  • When hours are unexpectedly long, still pleasantly works the full next day,

Unexpected time changes/adjustments;

  • Works extra days and time as needed with little or no advance warning

 

Staff appreciation gift;
Personal size room air conditioner
Staff appreciation gift; 
$50.00 Gift Card

Testimonial Bonus winners; when a customer takes the time to specifically call, or email how good you were we note it and you get a $25.00 bonus.
Kyle Chris Xu

Inflatables In The News Safety Manuals
Some examples of why we are so serious about training and the units we use:

Star Ledger
June 29, 2004


 

News Tribune
June 29, 2004

An inspector comments on the incident above: (Quote was provided in all caps)
 

AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED AT AN ISLAMIC CENTER. THE UNIT WAS NOT PROTECTED PROPERLY AND THE RIDE COLLAPSED.

 

THE OPERATOR HAD REGISTERED WITH THE DEPARTMENT 2 YEARS AGO 1 RIDE, HE NOW OWNS 30 AND THEY ALL HAVE BEEN RED TAGGED.
THE OPERATOR HAS BEEN SERVED AND IS IN RECEIPT OF A $16,200 PENALTY.  THIS IS THE RESULT OF WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DO NOT COMPLY.

State ride inspector recently said at a meeting: (Quote was provided in all caps)
 

I WOULD LIKE TO TELL YOU ABOUT SOME THINGS THAT HAVE HAPPENED IN MY OFFICE RECENTLY . . .

THERE WAS AN INCIDENT IN JUNE AT A PUBLIC SCHOOL.

5 PEOPLE WERE INJURED AND TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL

THE SLIDE HAD 20 PEOPLE ON IT

THE EVENT WAS NOT ON THE ITINERARY [list that goes to the State prior to a party] AND THE SLIDE WAS NOT INSPECTED.

  THE RESOLUTION:  THE STATE SHOULD LOOK AT THE LAWS AGAIN.

LIMIT THE RIDES THAT ARE PERMITTED, LIMIT THE HEIGHT OF SLIDES,

PUT ORDINANCES ON INFLATABLE RIDES.

Here are several more incidents in the news; 

Inflatable ride blown away with children inside

(Saturday, April 9, 2005) - In Sahuarita, Arizona, an inflatable ride was carried away in strong winds with a 5-year-old girl and her 22-month-old sister inside. The girls suffered only minor injuries.

The girls' parents rented the ride -- an inflatable castle in which children bounce and play. They say that the release form that they signed warned of the dangers that high winds pose to inflatable rides, but that they never read the paperwork. They say that the rental company, C&J Party Rental, should have warned them verbally.

Inflatable slide tips over at Texas carnival; 4 injured

(Saturday, March 25, 2000) - At a carnival in Rockwall, Texas, four people were injured after an inflatable ride tipped over.

On Sunday, carnival workers refused to tell reporters who was responsible for the ride, a portable and inflatable slide, however, the name Kaiser Rides appeared on at least one of the trailers in the lot. Workers also told reporters that they did not want any pictures to be taken at the scene. The ride had already been dismantled and was not visible on site.

The carnival packed up and left Rockwall on Sunday night.

Inflatable ride collapses at fair; 5 injured

(Friday, June 2, 2000) - At a carnival at Sherwood Park in Alberta, Canada, five teenagers were injured after an inflatable ride collapsed. The ride, a portable, inflatable slide, is a replica of the Titanic. It allows riders to slide down what is made to look like the deck of the ship as it sank into the ocean.

All five teens were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Eyewitnesses say the accident is a result of the teens' rowdy behavior. The Alberta Elevating Devices and Amusement Rides Safety Association is investigating.

One killed, 12 injured in inflatable ride accident

(Monday, March 11, 2001) - An 8-year-old girl has died from massive head injuries she received when an inflatable ride detatched from its grounding cables and flew up into the air. The accident happened at a carnival in Kapunda, Australia on Sunday.

Officials say that a strong, freak gust of wind lifted the ride about 10 feet into the air, and that they will focus their investigation on the cables used to secure the ride to the ground.

Twelve other people were also injured in the accident, including 11 children, five of whom remain hospitalized.

The South Australian Workplace Services department is issuing an alert to other amusement ride operators, warning them of the potential dangers that changes in weather conditions can have on inflatable rides.

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Another inflatable ride collapses; 9 children injured

(Monday, May 21, 2001) - At a carnival in Charlotte, North Carolina, nine children were injured after an inflatable slide collapsed. Most of the children landed in the parking lot or on top of each other and received only minor injuries.

The ride, called the Titanic, is owned by Master Rental of Asheville, North Carolina.

The North Carolina Department of Labor is investigating the accident.


Inflatable ride tips over at Michigan carnival; 2 children injured

(Sunday, June 24, 2001) - At a carnival in Canton Township, Michigan, two children were injured after an inflatable ride tipped over. The ride was not secured to the ground.

The children's injuries included a broken wrist, cuts and bruises.

Another inflatable ride accident; 4 injured

(Sunday, July 15, 2001) - At the Magdalena Oldtimers Rodeo in Magdalena, New Mexico, an inflatable children's ride was blown about 30 feet into the air, injuring four children. The accident may have been caused by sudden high winds, however investigators are questioning whether the ride was properly anchored. Another inflatable ride collapses; 5 injured

Another inflatable Titanic ride accident; 2 injured

(Sunday, August 19, 2001) - At the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto, Canada, two children were injured in a 12-foot fall from an inflatable slide called the Titanic. The children, ages 3 and 8, fell over the side of the ride on their way down and hit the ground.

The accident is under investigation.

The have been at least six accidents involving Titanic inflatables in the last 14 months. On August 12, a 3-year-old boy was injured and knocked unconscious after falling from a Titanic ride at a fair in Scotland. On July 28, five people were injured when a Titanic ride collapsed at a fair in Salem, Oregon. On May 21, nine children were injured after a Titanic ride collapsed at a carnival in Charlotte, North Carolina. On May 20, three children were injured after a Titanic ride collapsed at a fair in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. On June 2, 2000, five people were injured after a Titanic ride collapsed at a carnival at in Alberta, Canada.

Another inflatable ride collapses; 5 injured

(Saturday, July 28, 2001) - At a fair in Salem, Oregon, five people were injured when an inflatable slide called the Titanic collapsed. Police say that the ride's operator, Butler Amusements of Fairfield, California, did not properly anchor the ride to the ground.

Another inflatable ride collapses; 3 children injured

(Sunday, May 20, 2001) - In Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, three children were injured when an inflatable ride called the Titanic collapsed.

The Nova Scotia Department of Labor is investigating.

Boy injured on Titanic inflatable

(Sunday, August 12, 2001) - At a fair in Scotland, a 3-year-old boy was injured and knocked unconscious after falling about four feet from an inflatable slide called the Titanic. The owner of the ride says that the child fell from a chute and "bounced awkwardly." The boy was taken to a local hospital where he was treated for back injuries and released.

Another inflatable ride collapses; 12 children injured

(Thursday, August 8, 2002) - In Brooklyn, New York, as many as 12 children were injured when an inflatable slide collapsed without warning. Some witnesses say that a gust of wind tipped the slide over, spilling the children onto the ground.

The accident happened at a day camp for children. Six children were taken to local hospitals, but none of them was seriously injured.

Employees of the company which owns the ride later packed up the ride and left town, refusing to answer reporters' questions.

Local police are investigating.

Three people shocked while waiting in line for ride at carnival

(June 8, 2013) - At a carnival in Bellaire, Ohio, three people were shocked when an electrical wire came loose and touched the metal guardrail that surrounded the ride, according to witnesses. Two victims were treated at hospitals and released, but the third victim, an 8-year-old boy, remained hospitalized in critical condition. He was leaning on the guardrail at the time of the accident.

The carnival was operated by Desher Amusement.

Water slide collapse injures 15

(August 21, 2012) - Fifteen people suffered various injuries when a water slide collapsed at Nicco Park in Calcutta, India. The ride is designed for a maximum load of two people. Park officials said that the victims, who were mostly students, ignored warnings and overloaded the slide.

Six of the riders suffered serious injuries, including broken legs, arms, and shoulders.

NO DEFENSE: AMUSEMENT INDUSTRY'S "SAFETY MAN OF THE CENTURY" PLEADS GUILTY IN TEXAS HIMALAYA DEATH

(Friday, May 11, 2001) - On behalf of his company Bob G. Gill and Associates, Bob Gill has pled guilty to manslaughter charges which resulted from the 1998 Texas Himalaya fatality at the Austin-Travis County Livestock Show and Rodeo. Fifteen-year-old Leslie Lane was killed while riding the Himalaya, which was owned and operated by B&B Amusements of Yuma, Arizona. Her safety bar broke off her car at every point of attachment. She was thrown from her seat into a wall and killed. The Himalaya had been inspected by Gill's company just ten days earlier.

An Austin, Texas court accepted Gill's plea, and fined his company $30,000. In addition, Gill pleaded guilty on his own behalf to a misdemeanor charge and was fined $100.

When Gill inspected the Himalaya ride on March 9, 1998, he found that four of the ride's cars had broken locking mechanisms and another car had a broken seat. He ordered that those cars not be used, but allowed the ride to open.

Lane's safety bar broke on March 19, 1998, the same day that three other passengers reported another broken safety bar after they had ridden in another car. In addition, police investigators found two other cars on the ride with no locking devices on them at all. They also witnessed three more locking devices break off of cars when they went to operate the ride after the accident to test speeds. For a complete description of the condition of the Himalaya, click here.

Gill remains a member of the board of directors of the National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials and was given the organization's "Man of the Century" award last year for his "dedication to ride safety."

Gill's company is no longer in business.

Gill is now employed by Farrow Shows of Jackson, Mississippi.

B&B Amusements, which also pled guilty to manslaughter charges late last year, still operates amusement rides.

Bounce house injuries skyrocketing
CNN, 11/26/12

Read the report online.

Another bounce house mishap injures 17 children

(May 23, 2013) - Seventeen elementary school students suffered minor injuries in a bounce house during an indoor school celebration in Algonquin, Illinois.
  • Inflatable ride blows into pond with girl, 5, inside (1/17/10)
  • Boy, 5, dies after fall from inflatable (3/22/10)
  • Another inflatable goes flying; 3 children injured (4/4/10)
  • Another inflatable topples in wind; 1 injured (9/25/10)
  • Boy, 5, dies in inflatable accident (10/30/10)
  • Another inflatable topples in wind; 3 injured (11/23/10)
  • Another inflatable goes flying; girl falls onto roof (2/20/11)
  • Another bounce house blows away; 2 children hospitalized (4/2/11)
  • Another inflatable topples in wind; 3 children injured (4/21/11)
  • Another inflatable slide collapses; 5 injured (4/29/11)
  • Another inflatable slide collapses; 4 injured (5/7/11)
  • Another inflatable goes flying; 6 injured (5/13/11)
  • Another inflatable slide topples; children injured (5/27/11)
  • Another inflatable blows away; 3 children hospitalized (5/29/11)
  • Three inflatables blow away with children inside; 17 people injured (6/4/11)
  • Child injured on inflatable slide (7/26/11)
  • Flip switch to turn on blower on (or off.) Say it in pictures. Here is the step by step setup procedure illustrated with staff photos. It is still necessary to read the written material, and watch the video for full understanding of what they are doing in the photos. Includes Combo Jump, Climb and Slide material not available anywhere else.

    October 25, 2005 Air Castles And Slides, LLC, Mrs. Henderson and Jason provided two seminars to the official PA Inspector Certification program. We introduced our online training program for a National training program and discussed Disney's customer service training program. Our programs were very well received!

    The law . . .  The Safety manual is required by State Law to be with you whenever you supervise! We do have a copy attached inside a plastic folder on EVERY inflatable blower, so if you need one or an inspector needs to see one get it from there. At public rentals we prefer you to have the hard binder version but the blower version has the essential information if you forget it.

    According to a recent meeting with the governing body for inflatables :

    Question: PLEASE CLARIFY THE DOCUMENTS THAT HAVE TO BE ON AN EVENT SITE.

    The director Answered:  YOU WILL NEED:

    1. OPERATIONS MANUALS

    2. SET UP INSTRUCTIONS

    3. MAINTENANCE LOGS

    4. TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS

    5. PRE OPERATIONS INSPECTION REPORTS [Walk-around]

    Make sure you have your manual and that it is up-to-date!

    You can print out the certificate above and fill in your portion and then bring it to us to initial and sign. It becomes part of your manual, which you put together from the training materials. We have some manuals already printed which you can use until you put your own manual together. You will also need to get certified with the food machines too.

    New Jersey considering additional amusement ride regulations

    (Wednesday, May 10, 2000) - The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs is working with state legislators on proposed amusement ride regulations which would require that ride manufacturers seek state approval for designs for rides which would operate in the state, and increase the maximum fine for operators who are found to be in violation of state regulations from $5,000 to $50,000.

    The action comes at least partly in response to last year's fatal accident at Gillian's Wonderland Pier in Ocean City, New Jersey, which killed a woman and her 8-year-old child. The two were killed while riding the park's Wild Wonder roller coaster. Investigators concluded that the accident was caused by faulty brake parts.

    William Connolly, the director of the New Jersey Division of Codes and Standards, suggested that the state might have been able to prevent the Ocean City accident, had the design for the Wild Wonder been submitted for approval. Connolly also says that, while independent reviews of ride designs pose no harm to manufacturers or operators, they could greatly benefit consumers.

    "Right now, the fox is watching the henhouse... and while most manufacturers are as honest as the day is long, people make mistakes, and as you raise the risk level of the ride, it warrants an independent review," Connolly told New Jersey's Asbury Park Press.

    New Jersey has been successful in reducing the number of serious accidents on amusement rides since 1998, when it stiffened fines for operators who violate safety regulations or fail to report accidents to the state. Since the new law took effect, there has been a 50% decline in the number of serious amusement ride accidents in the state of New Jersey.

    The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that the number of injuries resulting from amusement ride accidents n nationwide has increased 87% since 1994. Currently, amusement parks are exempt from federal regulation.

    John Graff, the executive director of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, told New Jersey's Asbury Park Press that he questions the need for new regulations, and that he sees the proposal as just another level of bureaucracy.

    Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey, supports the proposal.

     

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    RELATED STORIES -- INFLATABLE RIDES:

    ·  Inflatable slide tips over at Texas carnival; 4 injured (3/25/00)
    ·  Teen dies after accident on inflatable ride (5/31/00)
    ·  Inflatable ride collapses at fair; 5 injured (6/2/00)
    ·  One killed, 12 injured in inflatable ride accident (3/11/01)
    ·  Another inflatable ride collapses; 3 children injured (5/20/01)
    ·  Another inflatable ride collapses; 9 children injured (5/21/01)
    ·  North Carolina slide was uninspected and overloaded, says state (5/25/01)
    ·  Inflatable ride tips over at Michigan carnival; 2 children injured (6/24/01)
    ·  Another inflatable ride collapses; 4 injured (7/15/01)
    ·  Another inflatable ride collapses; 5 injured (7/28/01)
    ·  Boy injured on Titanic inflatable (8/12/01)
    ·  Another inflatable Titanic ride accident; 2 injured (8/19/01)
    ·  Another inflatable ride collapses; 12 children injured (8/8/02)
    ·  Another inflatable ride mishap; 2 injured (9/21/03)
    ·  Report: at least 14 Titanic inflatable slides have collapsed (11/26/03)
    ·  Turbo Rocket inflatable collapses; nine hospitalized (5/7/04)
    ·  Another inflatable ride collapses; 8 children injured (6/27/04)

    ·  Another inflatable ride collapses; 9 injured (7/30/04)

    Teen dies after accident on inflatable ride

    (Wednesday, May 31, 2000) - A 19-year-old man died from head injuries he sustained in a fall from a Rocky Mountain inflatable amusement attraction. The accident happened Saturday at the Famous Players Coliseum movie theater in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The Rocky Mountain, manufactured by Airbounce Amusements, was being used by the theater to promote a new movie. The victim was a theater employee.

    The attraction inflates to a height of 25 feet. Climbers are harnessed and use a rope climbing system as they attempt to ascend to the top of the attraction.

    The victim was attached to a safety harness and a rope, neither of which stopped his fall.

    A spokesman for Airbounce Amusements says that the ride was in perfect operating condition and denies any responsibility for the accident.

    The Ottawa-Carleton police department has seized the ride. Police officials, the Ministry of Labor, and the Technical Standards and Safety Authority are investigating.

    Another inflatable ride collapses; 3 children injured

    (Sunday, May 20, 2001) - In Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, three children were injured when an inflatable ride called the Titanic collapsed.

    The Nova Scotia Department of Labor is investigating.

    North Carolina slide was uninspected and overloaded, says state

    (Friday, May 25, 2001) - Investigators from the North Carolina Department of Labor say that an inflatable slide that tipped over on Monday at a carnival in Charlotte was overloaded with children. They also say that the ride's owner, Master Rental of Asheville, North Carolina, violated state law by not filing a notice of insurance on the ride with the state, by not informing the state that the ride would be set up, and by not filing documentation as to whether employees had been properly trained to supervise the ride.

    Nine children were injured when the ride collapsed, none seriously.

    In an interview with the Charlotte Observer, the owner of Master Rental says that he was unaware that his equipment was regulated by the state of North Carolina. He also refused to disclose how long his company has been operating in Asheville.

    "We're complying with authorities. I can't say anything else."

    Report: at least 14 Titanic inflatable slides have collapsed

    (Wednesday, November 26, 2003) - In Waterloo, Iowa, a court case began involving the parents of a 7-year-old girl who was injured in an accident involving a Titanic inflatable slide. She fell 25 feet and landed on cement when the slide, operated by Midwest Amusements of Minnesota, collapsed. The accident happened at Waterloo's National Cattle Congress fair in 2002.

    The lawsuit alleges that the operator failed to follow safety instructions for the ride, and that the ride attendant allowed six people on board when the maximum capacity was only four. It also claims that the ride had started to tip hours earlier, and the attendant had grabbed the ride to keep it from toppling. The attorney representing the family claims that Midwest Amusements did not get a copy of the ride's manual and did not know how to properly set up the ride. He said the instruction book warned of catastrophic failure if the ride was overloaded, and that the warning featured an illustration of people falling from the ride.

    Midwest Amusements said the inflatable slide passed a state inspection before the fair, and that they had no reason to suspect it would collapse. The defense attorney representing Midwest says the company had used the slide for two years without any problems.

    Reports cited by the plaintiffs' attorney show that at least 14 inflatable slides with the Titanic design have collapsed in recent years.

    Another inflatable ride mishap; 2 injured

    (Sunday, September 21, 2003) - Two children were injured when a gust of wind tipped over an inflatable castle they were jumping in. The accident happened in the Southern Highlands, New South Wales, Australia.

    One of the victims, a 7-year-old boy, suffered a bloody nose and the other victim, the boy's 4-year-old sister, suffered an injured shoulder.

    The gust of wind reportedly lifted all of the ride's stability pegs out of the ground, then tipped it over. Several other children who were on the ride were not injured.

    The children were given first aid on the scene by workers who had been setting up a display on how to stay safe in wind and thunder storms. The display was part of "Storm Safe Week."

     

    7-year-old flung from water slide

    (August 5, 2012) - A 7-year-old boy was seriously injured in a water slide accident in Bad Goisern, Austria. Witnesses said it appeared the boy was traveling so fast that he slid up and over the edge of the slide as he was passing through a steep curve. He fell about twelve feet to the ground.

    The boy was airlifted to a hospital where he was to receive treatment for stomach injuries, a skull fracture, and bleeding of the brain.

    Help update this website.  Find more recent inflatable incidents and send them to us to include here. Send the whole article and the action the authorities took.  It might get you appreciation dollars!

    RideAccidents.com is for nonprofit research and educational purposes only. The site has no affiliation with any government agencies, amusement industry organizations, or consumer advocacy groups. Visitors to this site include amusement ride inspectors, operators, supervisors, and maintenance workers whose tasks include accident prevention. For these visitors, and for all visitors associated with the amusement industry, this site is intended to serve as a resource that helps identify circumstances that have either caused or contributed to accidents so that similar circumstances may be avoided. To all visitors, the information at this site is openly reported with the purpose of bringing awareness to the risks associated with amusement rides -- an awareness that will translate into a safety-conscious respect for rides and a greater willingness to follow instructions, procedures and warnings.
  • How safe are jump houses, inflatable rides? - Internet Broadcasting Systems, 10/26/05
  • Party jumpers pose danger to kids: Inflatable injuries increasing steadily - KGTV News, 8/19/05
  • Injuries from inflatable rides jump; state now stepping in - WDBJ News, 7/5/05
  • Dangers uncovered in operation of inflatable slides - KIRO News, 11/18/04
  • We tip share!
    • We learned from the restaurant industry, it takes a team to make a good impression. Unless you loaded the vehicle, drove the vehicle, set-up the unit, supervised, took down the unit and returned it to our warehouse by yourself, other team members helped you and they deserve a fair share of the tip the team received. We divide by 'units' to determine fair share. Divide by the total 'units' to get the number of shares and then 'dish' it out. If two people 'set-up, but one person supervised for 3 hours and the same person took it down then one person gets 5 units or shares and the other person only the one unit/share for the setup. In this example a $30.00 tip would be $25.00 to the person who setup, took down and supervised with the $5.00 going to the person who only set up. 
    • You don't need to tip share with Mr. or Mrs. Henderson, although you should know that the moment Mr. Henderson (or Mrs. Henderson) does any physical work you are not doing your job correctly! You are either working too slow or not efficiently. Drivers are supposed to stay with the vehicle after the contract is signed and placement of the rented units have been decided. We hired you because we believe in you!

     

    Staff Notices:
    As a staff member of AIR CASTLES AND SLIDES, LLC you are expected to be familiar with our products and services. Please read and review all the information available on our site. Links are on top of page.

    As a seasonal employer we are exempt from Federal and NJ State law on minimum wage and overtime. We are also permitted to pay high school and college students less than minimum wage. We can pay less, but we pay more! Here are some changes and clarifications going into effect this operating season (Spring 2011) All current staff must train to the level of your current pay rate if you have not done so already. All certifications must be current.

    $25.00 per hour ARCMTS staff
    $20.00 per hour RCMTS staff
    $15.00 per hour, MTO staff 
     $10.00 per hour, QPO staff 
    $7.25-8.00 per hour Working interviews

    Starting pay rate ($7.25-$8.00) is based on previous training, certification and experience such as but not limited to;

    • CPR ($.05-$.10)
    • First Aid ($.05-$.10)
    • Lifesaving ($.05-$.15)
    • Red Cross Babysitting Certification ($.05-$.10)
    • Previous Job related experience ($.05-$.15)
    • Previous Volunteer related experience ($.05-$.10)
    • Previous Leadership related experience ($.05-$.10)

    Air Castles will assign raises based on individual exams and practical training. Here are the guidelines;

    Training requirements:

    Staff training; new procedures 2011 and ways to earn raises;

    Working Interviewees must do initial training and pass test prior to first working interview;


    •Supervision Exam (Required prior to first day)
    •Supervision Practical series completed ($.20 to $0.50)
    •Operating Procedures Exam (Required prior to first day)
    •Operating Procedures Practical series completed ($.20 to $0.50)
    • Policies Exam (Required prior to first day)
    • Policies Practical series completed ($.20 to $0.50)
    •Game Exam (Required prior to first day)
    •Game Practical series completed ($.20 to $0.50)

    Note; Practical series is a 4 level series. Employee can earn $.05 to $.10 raise on the first three levels (each level) and $.10-$.20 or the fourth level for a total of $.20 to $0.50 for the completed series. This will bring the employee up to a maximum of $10.00 per hour and enable the ‘working interviewee’ to become a regular member of the staff. The title changes from ‘working interviewee’ to ‘Qualified Party Operator’ or QPO (up to $10/hr.) after all exams and practicals are completed.

    All working interview staff candidates must complete the online training in four categories as follows;
    1.) Supervision (how to supervise our units.)
    2.) Standard Operating Procedures (understanding checklist items.)
    3.) Policies (what to wear, where to meet, how we do things.)
    4.) Carnival Games (how we play games with kids.)

    This gives you the basics to then get on the job training and practical tests, with opportunities to demonstrate you know how to do what you were taught in the training.

    When you complete both the online training and the Practical tests you will then be a Qualified Party Operator. In New Jersey law this is also a 'Qualified Person' (QP) for our industry. This will bring staff pay from $7.00 per hour up to a maximum of $10.00 per hour as you train and pass practical tests so YOU determine how much money you make per hour!. This will also enable you to start training at the next level of staff advancement. All training is required to be documented and a copy retained by the employee and in the office, but training is not valid and is void if any documentation is missing.

    Qualified Party Operator or QPO can begin training for
    Manufacturer Trained Operator or MTO
    (pay rate up to $15.00 per hour)

    • General industry Exam. (MoonWalks, Slides, Obstacle Courses, Combo Units, general) [$.05-$.30]
    • Manufacturer Overall Exam (Ninja Jump, Happy Jump, E-Inflatable, Cutting Edge, Magic Jump) [$.05-$.70]
    • Manufacturer Overall Practical (Ninja Jump, Happy Jump, E-Inflatable, Cutting Edge, Magic Jump) [$.05-$.50]
    • Supplemental Exam (Ninja Jump, Happy Jump, E-Inflatable, Cutting Edge, Magic Jump) [$.05-$.70]
    • Supplemental Practical (Ninja Jump, Happy Jump, E-Inflatable, Cutting Edge, Magic Jump) [$.05-$.50]
    • Company Policies Exam [$.05-$.20]
    • Companies Practical [$.05-$.20]
    • OSHA Exam [$.05-$.20]
    • OSHA Practical [$.05-$.20]
    • ADA Exam [$.05-$.20]
    • ADA Practical [$.05-$.20]
    • Fire Exam [$.05-$.20]
    • Fire Practical [$.05-$.20]
    • Electrical Exam [$.05-$.20]
    • Electrical Practical [$.05-$.20]
    • Current issues Exam [$.05-$.15]
    • Approved outside training [$.05-$.15]

    After successful completion of the above exams and practicals the title changes to: Manufacturer Trained Operator or MTO (with a pay rate up to $15.00 per hour.) Staff person can now train to become an Ride Certified Manufacturer Trained Supervisor (RCMTS)

    All regular staff
    must have current certification for the above Qualified Party Operator training as well as the following;

    1.) General category training on all types (moonwalks, combos, obstacles and slides) of units we own. (manuals and industry training.)
    2.) Manufacturer specific training on all units we own from each manufacturer. (manuals, supplemental manuals and fact sheets.)
    3.) Supervision and public rental issue training.
    4.) Industry policies;
    5.) ADA,
    6.) OSHA
    7.) Fire and Electrical standards
    8.) Additional company policies

    Observed practical testing is required for this level per type and per manufacturer for each item we own in several different venues; including private party, semi-private party, semi-public event, and public event. Successful completion of this level brings staff salary from $10.00 to $14.00 per hour and earns the title of Manufacturer Trained Party Operator.. In NJ law this is also a 'Maintenance Technician' (MT.) Again training must be fully documented and kept on file by both the staff person and the office or it is not valid and would be void.

    Manufacturer Trained Party Operator. (MTO.) may begin training for;
    Ride Certified Manufacturer Trained Supervisor (RCMTS)


    • PDA/NAARSO/AIMS Limited Specialty
    • PDA/NAARSO/AIMS Level 1/General Inspector
    • Media Relations Exam
    • Media Relations Practical
    • Emergency Response Exam
    • Emergency Response Practical
    • Staff supervision/training/practicals
    • Public event coordination
    • Inspections
    • Maintenance
    • Repair

    After successful completion of the above training, exams and practicals the title changes to;
    Ride Certified Manufacturer Trained Supervisor (RCMTS)
    or in NJ law; RCMT (paid up to $20.00 per hour.)

    Our policy on this training is as follows;

    1.) Request a particular industry training program including but not limited to NAARSO, AIMS, PDA, and ROAR
    2.) Air Castles will consider the program if you have met in house training, experience and pre-requisite requirements..
    3.) If the program is approved by Air Castles the staff person will front the money and pay for the training in full. 
    4.) If you pass the final tests and/or requirements for the specific training Air Castles will reimburse your training expenses at 50%.
    5.) IF you pass the program in an outstanding way such as; with comments from the training professional that you  went above and beyond in your training/testing with productive participation in class, and/or excellent scores in the final exam (100%) or in some other way brought credibility and stature to yourself and Air Castles the company will pay for your full training expenses*.
    6.) Air Castles will reimburse you for the full training expenses if Air Castles has required you to take the training program and you do in fact pass the program/exams.
    7.) Media relations
    8.) Emergency Response plan and training.
    9.) Media relations
    10.) Supervision and other duties.  See list above also.

    Advanced Staff will have the opportunity to train for higher level training as a Ride Certified Manufacturer Trained Supervisor (RCMT Supervisor) in NJ law this is also called a Recognized Certified Maintenance Technician. This person becomes a trainer for Air Castle staff as only RCMT can train other staff and sign off on the practical exams. There is industry requirements for this level of training and on the job experience. Most of this level training will be 'away' training at professional training seminars.

    Advanced Ride Certified Manufacturer Trained Supervisor (ARCMTS)

    The following is for Advanced Ride Certified Manufacturer Trained Supervisor (ARCMTS) (paid up to $25.00 per hour.)

    • Company policy review/revision
    • Purchasing
    • Budgeting
    • Emergency Response policy review/revision

    Successful completion of the above training and practicals earns the title; Advanced Ride Certified Manufacturer Trained Supervisor (ARCMTS) and is paid up to $25.00 per hour.

    *Training expenses are costs to cover the actual training program, not housing or additional supplies though Air Castles may consider helping with some of the other costs depending on tenure/experience with Air Castles.

    Additional Training opportunities:

    If you take CPR and/or First Aid give us a copy of your cards for the file. We will reimburse (standard) training costs if you pass the course. All staff should have this training.


    We are looking into a special self defense class for all staff. It is not a martial arts class, there is no 'work out' but it does provide very specific self defense. Body guards, and law enforcement use these techniques. Look for more info on this soon.

    GPS
    We have found GPS is very helpful, like having a cell phone while you travel. We will provide a GPS unit to select staff to use while working with us. The GPS unit needs to be returned and if lost or damaged would need to be replaced.  We are working on the criteria for which staff would get to use the GPS. At this point it will be for staff who use their personal cars for OUR advantage, example: driving other staff from place to place, or to transport our products. 

    OABA
    We will provide membership in this professional organization if you attend a National or International training program.  We will pay for 1/2 of the membership fee if you want to be a member for the local training benefits, scholarship opportunities, and 10,000.00 life insurance policy. 

    ASTM
    American Society Testing Materials is the international organization that makes the standar operating policies around the world and is FREE to students.  Please consider joining this valuable organization, and it looks great on a resume!

    Staff Legal Stuff: 
    Here are things you need to fill out, show us, and/or the government wants you to know.
    We have tried to provide you with all applicable laws and information. If you know of something which may be of benefit for our staff please let us know. 

    If you are injured on the job, we do have a Workman's Compensation policy, if it is needed. Work safe and work smart!

    The law . . .

    • Special section for Staff under 18  All staff are welcome to read it as well.   
    • Minimum Wage ($6.15) as of Autumn 2006, there is a poster on the right. (2007 recently updated.)
    • Everyone who works for us is paid well, and paid beyond Minimum Wage!
    • Note: Staff are not paid for hours riding in the vehicle. Staff are paid a set amount per 'pick up' and per 'take down.' Most deliveries are within 1/2 hour from each other and most rentals take 20 -25 minutes to set up/take down. Supervision hours are paid per hour based on your pay rate. Pay rate may vary for pick up/set up and supervision. Pay rate is determined by education, experience, certifications, and physical ability. You have the option of getting paid for straight hours, at your lowest payrate.

    Equal Opportunity Poster below.

    Please  use the W-4 form provided here, or download a W-4 payroll form, print it, fill it out and give it to Mrs. Henderson. This one can be filled out on line:

    • Please show us the original and bring a copy (for our files) of IRS acceptable proof of citizenship and governmental permission to work (example: Passport or driver's license and social security card.) You can get more information from the three forms below.  http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/files/i-9.pdf

    The Law about overtime: 12:56-12.3 Overtime rates
    The law . . .  Employees engaged in seasonal amusement occupations shall be exempt from the overtime provisions of the act. This is one of the ways that getting paid per set up and per take down can help, if you are a fast worker!
    This information is important for all staff
    • The name of our company is: Air Castles And Slides, LLC 
    • Mailing Address: Air Castles And Slides, LLC    PO Box 8041,    Piscataway NJ 08855   
      Phone number: (908) 222-1111 or (732) 642-2194    Website: www.AirCastlesAndSlides.com
    • Office/Warehouse is located at: Air Castles And Slides, LLC  216 Tingley Lane, Edison NJ 08820
    •  Online training, (http://www.licensedinflatable.com/toppage1.htm) individual training, written tests and practice opportunities are all included in the staff development program. With our ongoing staff development program, you will eventually be trained and experienced in all of our products and services.
    • 'Non-compete' agreement and 'understanding of responsibility' letter will need to be signed as a condition of employment.
    • We have an employee dress code/uniform. Staff needs to be neat and clean shaven. Clean clothing is required. If you are setting up and supervising, you may need to bring a second shirt so you look fresh and ready to supervise.  See staff training website for more info.
    • Staff rest periods/breaks are taken while riding in the delivery vehicle, and at gas station refueling. We do not use the renter's facilities nor do we accept food and/or drinks. Bring plenty of water for yourself.
    • It is our goal to give our customers 'the Magic of Disney' in terms of products and service. 
    •  Staff meetings, when needed are held at the office or local buffets such as Old Country Buffet on Route 22 West in Watchung.
       
    • General cleaning of delivery vehicles, and sanitizing of our products as well as safety checks are done at actual rentals. Look for any issues that need our attention and tell us, then follow it up by writing it on the check list and your time card. When you get a break from supervising it is for cleaning and safety checks as well as table duty.
       
    • Maintenance and cleaning of our units are done at our warehouse, if you would like additional hours we can arrange for you to do cleaning and maintenance of the units, and weekday supervisions. Pay rates for cleaning and maintenance may be different from your normal pay rate.
    • Main website for inflatables: www.aircastlesandslide.com Please be familiar with all of the products we provide. There are several different pages including games and food machines to review.
       
    • We often donate to charity, and you can too, with our matching donation program. We will match your (pre-tax) contribution up to $100.00 per year to the charity of your choice, with a few exceptions. It must be a real charity, and it can help children, animals, environment, University sports teams, people of any age. It may not be a political or abortion advocacy group. So let us know what is important to you!

     

    Staff Hours/Pay Reports:

    Please fill this in and send it to us after you work. This is considered to be like a 'time clock' or sign in sheet.  Special section for Staff under 18

    Our pay period is from Monday through Sunday and you get paid on the following Sunday.
    (Paychecks have a one week delay, which means if you work 'this weekend' you get paid 'next weekend.')
    You can elect to be paid by check, cash, Direct Deposit or ATM Pay Card.

    Accuracy: Please take the time to check for accuracy on your 'time cards,'  we actually confirm what you send us so your pay will be delayed when you send un-verifiable info. Specific inflatables and machines need to be listed, but games can be listed as how many 'games with tents' (count the tents, not the games under the tents.) If there are no tents then list the number/names of games. Thanks.

    Our Company provides excellent volunteer opportunities including helping many charitable organizations do their job better! Click here to see some organizations we have helped.  Scroll down to see box. If you have an organization you want to help, let us know and maybe we can help you, help them!
    $25.00 per hour ARCMTS staff
    $20.00 per hour RCMTS staff
    $15.00 per hour, MTO staff 
     $10.00 per hour, QPO staff 
    $7.25-8.00 per hour Working interviews
    $35.00 per setup and/or takedown using your truck*.
    $25.00 per setup and/or takedown using our truck*.
    *Excellent driving record and insurance documents required to drive for Air Castles And Slides, LLC.
    Cell phones; We want you to have one for safety and emergencies, but you may not chat or play games.
    You are representing us when you are working and being on the phone is unprofessional and unsafe.

    Resources

    www.RentalSafety.com
    Full CPSC Bulletin
    Power Point Presentation
    Corel Presentation
    Preparing The Site
    Sand, Water, Stakes
    Weights and Measures
    Blower and Inflating
    Safety in Inflatable
    Inflatable Problems
    Consumer Product Safety Commission
    Kidd Safety
    SaferParks
    Disney's Wild About Safety
    Child Labor Law
    Here are a few of the staff; (not pictured; Nate, Desmond, Greg, Jackson, Carrie, Curtis, Xu, Daniella, Jesse, George, Bell, Wayne, and Shannon)
    Staff photos for Staff IDs need to be taken. Please arrange for this as soon as possible.
    Ben S Mike S
    Stefanie Deanne
    Valentin Bonnie
    Ben I Jason
    Steve Danielle
    David Sonia
    Heather Melissa
    Nicole Katy
    David R Mitar
    Andrew Ryan
       
    Lida Olga
    Isaac Kyle
    If your photo is not here let us know.
    We want everyone to be able to recognize you!
    Sarah
    Nicole Kristen
    David Brianne
    Fredie Yvonne
    Sean K Alex
    Khalil Jackson
    Andrew Valentin
    Derek Jared
    Deep Mr. H.
    Did you get a tip?
    The law . . .
    12:56-4.7 Employee gratuity reports

    (a) Employees receiving gratuities shall report them either daily or weekly as required by the employer. The information in the report shall include:

      1. The employee's name, address and social security number;
      2. The name and address of the employer;
      3. The calendar day or week covered by the report; and
      4. The total amount of gratuities received.

    You can report your tips in the 'extra information' section on the payroll form.

    We don't want to compete with you!
    Working with us you are learning an incredible amount about how to run an inflatable business. It would be unfair for us to provide you with this information and training and then have you take the new skills and training to work in/start another company, so we need you to promise that you will not 'compete' with us in this way. This is called a 'non compete' agreement. You may not work for us unless you agree to this 'non-compete' contract. This would cover a two year period after leaving our company and only be for the distance of a 45 minute travel (non seasonal travel time) area around our warehouse at 216 Tingley lane, Edison NJ 08820. 
    Seasonal Employment: The law . . .
    • “Seasonal amusement” means any exclusively recreational or amusement establishment or business which does not operate more than seven months in any calendar year or which has received during any consecutive six months of the preceding calendar year average receipts equal to or less than 33 1/3 percent of its average receipts for the other six months of that year. “Seasonal amusement” includes but is not limited to amusement rides and amusement device ticket sales, and operations of games.
    • “Seasonal amusement occupation” includes but is not limited to amusement rides and amusement device operators, cashiers who sell tickets for the rides and device, and operators of game concessions.
    • However, “seasonal amusement” does not include retail, eating or drinking concessions, camps, beach and swimming facilities, movie theatres, theatrical productions, athletic events, professional entertainment, pool and billiard parlors, circuses and outdoor shows, sport activities or centers, country club athletic facilities, bowling alleys, race tracks and like facilities which are not part of a diversified amusement enterprise.
    What WE Are

    Air Castles And Slides, LLC is "Seasonal Amusement" and we only operate from April through October.

    Working Interview
    Before becoming a member of the staff you are on a 'Working Interview' during this time you will be paid in cash, or check but no taxes will be taken out of this since you are not an employee and YOU are responsible to pay any and all taxes for this money at the end of the year. Once you become a member of our staff we will deduct all taxes as required by law.
    Our pay period is from Monday through Sunday and you get paid on the following Sunday. You can elect to be paid by check, Direct Deposit, ATM card, or cash. Cash still has all legal tax deductions made from your pay.
    There are special ways that inflatables, chairs, cones and signs are set up at public rentals. Learn how this is done before we arrive.
    Public rentals always require supervisors and a table supervisor.
    Rainy day, or a weather related cancellation when you are scheduled to work; We can't control last minute cancellations for weather, but we will give you a choice to work or stay home. We need you to be prepared to work because it may not be rainy or windy at every location. Stay in touch with the office before you leave for where ever you are meeting. If you want to work we always have bathrooms to clean, paperwork to do, walls to paint, or maintenance to perform, just tell us.
     
     Pay Options
      To simplify payday you can select any one of the following five options. All options have all legal tax deductions made from your pay.
    Cash (Deductions are made first.)
    Traditional Pay Check

    Direct Deposit: Avoid handling paper checks —  we deposit your pay directly into your bank accounts electronically. You may appreciate the convenience. New! Available now!

    PayCard Debit Card: We deposit your pay electronically into a PayCard account each payday — it's just like Direct Deposit, but no bank account is required. PayCards look and work like debit cards. You can use your PayCard to get cash or buy goods and services at any automatic teller machine (ATM).
    PayCards are ideal if you don't have access to a checking or savings account but would prefer the convenience of automatic electronic deposits. (Service subject to availability.) You will be charged $1.50 for each ATM withdrawal.

    I would like all (or a portion) of my money to be donated to the charity I have specified below. We will match this pre-tax contribution up to $100.00 per year.

    Name;      Email:    
    Last 4 numbers of Social Security Phone Number 

    Your pay rate for Set ups/Take downs:     Your pay rate for Supervisions;             
    Hold down 'control' button on your computer to select more than one option.

    SATURDAY SUNDAY OTHER DAY
    Date worked: Saturday,
    Something special about this date.  Type specifics in box below
    .
    Specify items at locations in the box above;  Specific inflatables, Machines, Games, Chairs, Tables, etc. Mention maintenance items you noticed.
    Date worked: Sunday,
    Something special about this date.  Type specifics in box below

    Specify items at locations in the box above;  Specific inflatables, Machines, Games, Chairs, Tables, etc. Mention maintenance items you noticed.
    Other Date worked:  Specify day, too
    Something special about this date.  Type specifics in box below

    Specify items at locations in the box above;  Specific inflatables, Machines, Games, Chairs, Tables, etc. Mention maintenance items you noticed.
    Set-ups Select major items at locations Set-ups Select major items at locations Set-ups Select major items at locations
    # different Setup locations: # different Setup locations:  # different Setup locations: 
    Take Downs locations Take Downs locations Take Downs locations
    # different Take down locations:  Specific Units:  # different Take down locations: 
    Specific Units:
    # different Take down locations: 
    Specific Units:   
    Supervision Supervision Supervision
    Supervision specific time:  
    Total # hours:
    Supervision specific time:
    Total # hours:
    Supervision specific time:
    Total # hours:
    Total # days worked:  
    Total # different Setup locations: Total setup $ anticipated:
    Total # different Take down locations: Total take down $ anticipated:
    Total # Supervision hours Total Supervision $ anticipated:
    Write other information you want us to know, and/or take into consideration when calculating this pay period. If specific units are not in the drop down list, write them below. Don't forget to put the total amount of money you anticipate.
    Working with us you are learning an incredible amount about how to run an inflatable business. It would be unfair for us to provide you with this information and training and then have you take the new skills and training to work in/start another company, so we need you to promise that you will not 'compete' with us in this way. This is called a 'non compete' agreement. You may not work for us unless you agree to this 'non-compete' contract.

    No Compete Agreement; (Pressing submit is an acknowledgement that you agree to the no-compete agreement written below the buttons.)



    I, (the above named employee) have
    had an opportunity to receive proprietary online training, personal instruction, and have/will be privy to trade secrets of Air Castles And Slides, LLC. In light of the training and experience I will be receiving, I promise 'not to compete' with Air Castles And Slides, LLC in either opening, or founding a similar business, working in a competitors' company or using the skills and information I learn while working at Air Castles And Slides, LLC to work in/with another similar company for the period of one year (one year date begins when I cease working/stop association with Air Castles And Slides, LLC) and not to work within 35 miles driving distance (circumference) of our warehouse/office location at 216 Tingley Lane, Edison NJ 08820 for an 18 month period, date also begins at the time I cease working/stop association with Air Castles And Slides, LLC.  I also promise not to work for a competitor while employed at Air Castles And Slides, LLC.
     
    I am involved in, all or some of the following: delivering, setting up, taking down, and operating/supervising; inflatable amusement rides, food machines, and games, and/or performing other duties in Air Castles And Slides, LLC which is a seasonal amusement company. Air Castles And Slides, LLC has already begun providing training to me.

    Thanks, we are very happy to have you as a member of our staff, we know we need to be a team to make it magic for the children and parents we cherish!

    If there is anything else that you need from us,  please let us know and we will give it careful consideration. 
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