Employee Benefits
What we offer
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari provide a large array of benefits for Hosts & Hostesses. Below is just a partial list of employee pay and incentives available:
- Wages start at $7.25 to $8.15 per hour – premium rates for EMTs and Bus Drivers
- A personal Holiday World & Splashin' Safari season pass
- Free entry in to other regional parks and zoos (expected participants in 2010 are Dollywood, Six Flags St. Louis, Nashville Zoo, and more)
- Parties…parties…parties!
- Luncheons
- 40% discount on food
- 20% discount on merchandise
- Weekly awards programs
- Incentive programs
- Seasonal management opportunities available for returning employees
- Paid internships
- Free soft drinks – how much Mountain Dew can you drink in a summer?
- Valuable work experience
Employee Transportation
Our Hosts & Hostesses now have the option of "taking the bus" to work for a nominal fee. Below you will find more detailed information about the program. Click here to download a printer friendly version of this information.
Program Starting & Ending Dates
- The transportation program will begin Saturday, May 22, 2010.
- The transportation program will end Monday, September 6, 2010.
Pick-Up & Drop-Off Locations
- Aldersgate United Methodist Church (Evansville)
- Boonville High School
- Castle High School
- Evansville Day School
- Hawesville United Methodist Church
- Hillbilly Convenience Store (Maceo on Iceland Road)
- Owensboro Christian Church
- Tell City High School
Route Times
- Pick-up and drop-off times will vary throughout the season. Below is a listing of approximate pick-up and drop-off times for each location. Please be aware that these times may change throughout the season. Route schedules will be available online and in Employee Services throughout the season.
| Location | Approximate Pick-Up Times | Approximate Drop-Off Times |
| Aldersgate UMC | 7:40 AM or 9:40 AM | 6:05 PM through 10:05 PM |
| Boonville High School | 8:10 AM or 10:10 AM | 5:35 PM through 10:35 PM |
| Castle High School | 8:00 AM or 10:00 AM | 5:50 PM through 9:50 PM |
| Evansville Day School | 7:40 AM or 9:40 AM | 6:00 PM through 11:00 PM |
| Hawesville UMC | 7:45 AM or 9:45 AM | 5:45 PM through 9:45 PM |
| Hillbilly’s Convenience Store | 8:15 AM or 10:15 AM | 5:35 PM through 10:35 PM |
| Owensboro Christian Church | 7:45 AM or 9:45 AM | 5:55 PM through 10:55 PM |
| Tell City High School | 8:10 AM or 10:10 AM | 5:30 PM through 9:30 PM |
Hours of Work
- Scheduled hours of work vary by department. Please see the Job Descriptions page for more detailed information.
- Because of scheduling conflicts, not all departments hire bus riders. Departments that bus riders should apply for include: Bussing, Food & Beverage, Games, Gift Shops, Lifeguards, Locker Rental, Rides, Slide Attendants, and Sweepers.
Cost
- The cost to ride the bus is $4 for a one-way ticket.
For the 2010 season
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Please apply online
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We'll call you for an interview if we have any openings
At this time, all of our positions have been filled. However, we still urge you to apply as positions may become available throughout the next few weeks/months.
