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All employees 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 the award winning Deep River Waterpark serious consideration.

Please note before starting...

All applicants must be at least 15 years of age
All applicants for the Water Safety Team must be at least 16 years of age.

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 departments. Duties include the preparation and serving of 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 sanitation and food services training.

Water Safety Team

The Water Safety team’s responsibility is to insure the safe operation of Deep River Waterpark’s rides and attractions.

Lifeguard applicants must complete the American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard Training conducted by Deep River Waterpark. Applicants must meet the following prerequisites: be at least 16 years old, able to swim 300 yards using front crawl and breast stroke, and be able to recover a 10 lb. brick from a depth of 7 - 10 feet and swim a distance of 20 yards with the brick.

Maintenance Team

Team members are responsible for maintaining Deep River Waterpark’s trademark appearance and cleanliness. Maintenance staff is responsible for the overall cleanliness of the pools, landscaping, buildings, bathrooms, and attractions. Maintenance staff is 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 must be very outgoing and customer friendly. 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

Admissions 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.

Interested in an internship in any of these departments or in accounting, marketing, or group sales?
Call 219-947-7850 for more info.

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.

2013 Deep River Waterpark Employment Application

Name:
Permanent Address:
City: State: Zip Code:
Phone:
E-mail address:
High School:
College:
Major:
What school will you attend in the fall of 2013:

Previous employment, (Business name, job responsibilities):
1.
Dates employed:
Reason you left:

2.
Dates employed:
Reason you left:

Please list the 3 top teams (see above) you would like to join, in order of preference...

1.
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 or Lake County Parks in the past two years?
If yes, when and where...

Have you worked at Deep River Waterpark or Lake County Parks in the past two years?
If yes, when and where...

Do you know anyone employed by Deep River Waterpark or Lake County Parks?
If so, whom?

Do you have any special skills, training, or certifications that would be beneficial to Deep River Waterpark? If yes, please list them below...

Deep River Waterpark is a seasonal operation which operates nights, weekends, and holidays. As a perspective employee, we would require that you be available to work these shifts. Deep River Waterpark management will make every effort to work with you on your scheduling needs, but you will be required to work the schedule that is ultimately posted. Would this be a problem for you?
No: Yes: Please explain...

Why should you be hired at Deep River Waterpark?

Will you be at least 15 years old on May 23, 2013?
YES- / NO-

For Lifeguards: Will you be at least 16 years old on May 23, 2013?...
YES- / NO-

I hereby authorize anyone of who request is made to supply to Lake County Parks & Recreation, any information concerning my background in connection with employment consideration. I hereby release all parties, including but not limited to the Lake County Parks & Recreation Department and my prior employers, from any and all liability for any damage that may result from their furnishing information concerning me.
I understand falsification, misrepresentation, incomplete information, or omission of facts called for on this application will be sufficient cause for dismissal.

I understand and acknowledge that if I am offered and accept employment with Lake County Parks and Recreation, my employment is considered at-will, is for no definite period of time, and may be terminated with or without cause. I further understand that this application for employment is not a contract for employment.

Put your initials in the box, however you do NOT need to sign the application 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 information is accurate to the best of your knowledge.

Signature: ______________________________ initials: date:

Thanks for your interest...all jobs for the 2013 season are full

Deep River Waterpark is a Lake County Parks facility