Watch here for information on our "Guard Start" program for 2008.

Application for Employment
Summer 2008

Why work at Deep River Waterpark this summer?

Because Deep River Waterpark employees...
- Work at one of the top waterparks in the country
-Earn money while having fun
-Get great real world work experience
-Work with awesome fellow team members
-Participate in great employee events
-Enjoy great employee recognition packages
-Learn new skills and meet new friends

The Simply SPLASHTASTIC
place to work!!

Food service team

A major part of the Deep River Waterpark experience is fast, quality food service. The food service team is one of our largest and important departments. Duties include the preparation and serving a wide variety of culinary delights to our many guests. This team also hosts numerous catered events to area corporations and organizations. Food service staff must successfully complete the Deep River Waterpark sanitation and food service classes.

Water Safety team

The Water Safety team's responsibility is to insure the safe operation of Deep River Waterpark's rides and attractions. All lifeguard applicants must complete the National Aquatic and Safety Co. lifeguard training course conducted by Deep River Waterpark.

Applicants must meet the following prerequisites: be at least 16 years old, able to swim 200 yards using crawl or breast stroke and be able to recover a 10 lb. Brick from a depth of 8 feet and tread water holding the brick for two minutes.

Maintenance team

Team members are responsible for maintaining Deep River Waterpark's trademark appearance and cleanliness. Maintenance staff are responsible for the overall cleanliness of the pools, landscaping, buildings, bathrooms and attractions. Maintenance staff are required to successfully complete the Deep River Waterpark maintenance training program.

Guest Services team

Team members work at the front gate greeting guests, taking tickets and answering customer questions. Guest services staff help conduct programs and events for group outings. Team members are required to successfully complete the Deep River Waterpark guest relations program.

Merchandise team

Team members work in the U.S. 30 Surf Shop, rental locations and at Water Wars. All merchandise personnel must successfully complete the Deep River Waterpark cashier training classes and are required to maintain established performance levels.

Admissions team

Admission clerks are some of the first staff that guests meet. Personable, friendly, customer service oriented people are a must for these positions. All cashiers must successfully complete the Deep River Waterpark cashier training classes and are required to maintain established performance levels.

General info

All staff are required to successfully complete Deep River Waterpark customer service classes. Each department has standards of professionalism that are required to be maintained. Deep River Waterpark is particularly interested in hiring personable and energetic individuals.
If you want to have a summer of fun while you earn income you need to give Deep River Waterpark serious consideration.

Interested in an internship in any of these Departments or in accounting, marketing, Group Sales? Call for 219-947-7850 more info.

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Note: Everyone must be at least 15 years old (Lifeguards 16) to work at
Deep River Waterpark.

Please fill out the requested information below on line..
when finished, click the submit button to send your application to Deep River Waterpark, Merrillville IN... a facility of the Lake County Parks & Recreation Department.

2008 Deep River Waterpark Employment Application

Name: Age on 5-25-08
Permanent Address:
City: State: Zip Code:
Phone:
E-mail address:
High School:
College:
Major:
What school will you attend in the fall of 2008:

Previous employment, (Business name, job responsibilities):
1.

2.

Please list the team name you would like to join, using the information provided on page 2. List your top 3 choices.

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2.
3.

I want to work at Deep River Waterpark, in any available department.
Yes- / No-

Do you expect to be engaged in any other employment from May to September? If yes, explain:

Will you be taking any vacations this summer? If yes, explain:

Will you be attending any summer school activities or camps? If yes, when and for how long.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor?
If yes, explain:


How many hours do you want to work each week?

When would you be available for an interview?


What is the best time and phone number to contact you for an interview.


Have you applied at Deep River Waterpark in the past two years?


Do you know anyone employed by Deep River Waterpark?
If so, whom?

How did you hear about us?

Why should you be hired at Deep River Waterpark?

Will you be at least 15 years old on May 25, 2008?
YES- / NO-

For Lifeguards: Will you be at least 16 years old on May 25, 2008?...
YES- / NO-

You do NOT need to sign the aplication at this time (which is a good idea since it is on your computer screen), however you will be required to sign it when you are called in for an interview. In signing this application you state that the above infomation is accurate to the best of your knowledge.

Signature: ______________________________ Date:___/____/____

Deep River Waterpark is a Lake County Parks facility