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 (some past participants are Dollywood, Six Flags St. Louis, and the Nashville Zoo)
- Parties!
- Luncheons
- 40% discount on food
- 20% discount on merchandise
- Weekly awards programs
- Incentive programs
- Seasonal management opportunities available for returning employees
- Free soft drinks
- 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.
Program Starting & Ending Dates
- The transportation program will begin Saturday, May 5, 2012.
- The transportation program will end Sunday, October 28, 2012.
Pick-Up & Drop-Off Locations
- Boonville High School
- Castle High School (Newburgh)
- Eastland Mall (Evansville)
- Memorial Gym (Huntingburg)
- 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. Detailed route schedules are available online and in Employee Services.
| Location | Approximate Pick-Up Times | Approximate Drop-Off Times |
| Boonville High School | 8:10am or 10:10am | 4:35pm through 10:05pm |
| Castle High School | 7:45am or 9:45am | 5:00pm through 10:25pm |
| Eastland Mall (Evansville) | 7:20am or 9:20am | 5:25pm through 10:45pm |
| Memorial Gym (Huntingburg) | 10:45am | 6:30pm through 11:00pm |
| Owensboro Christian Church | 7:45am or 9:45am | 4:55pm through 9:55pm |
| Tell City High School | 8:10am | 4:30pm through 8:30pm |
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. Monthly and all-season passes are also available.



