Q:
"How old do you have to be to work at Silverwood?"
A:
You must be at least 14 years old to work at Silverwood. Some positions have other age requirements. See department /job descriptions for individual requirements.
Q :
"What type of certification do lifeguards require?"
A:
All Boulder Beach life guards are certified under the Ellis Program. Boulder Beach conducts certification programs in the spring and early summer for all employees hired as lifeguards.
Q:
"When do I get paid?"
A:
Silverwood's employees are paid every other week on Friday.
Q:
"How many hours will I work each week?"
A:
The average work week at Silverwood is 30 hours per week for employees
16 or older. Of course these hours are based on park attendance and
are different in each department. The end of July to Labor Day weekend
is our busy season and your hours may increase as requested during these months.
Q:
"How much do you pay?"
A:
The pay scale for the 2008 season begins at $7.00 per hour, (with the exception of our 14-15 year old employees who start at $6.00). Starting pay can vary with each department and position.
Q:
"What is the uniform deposit?"
A: Our image to our guests is very important to us at Silverwood. A uniform is issued to each employee when they are hired. Each employee must pay a $25 uniform fee be paid by cash, check, debit, or credit card.
Q:
"How do I contact Silverwood for more employment information?"
A:
Email Human Resources at
hr@silverwoodthemepark.com
or call the Human Resource office at (208) 683-3400 ext. 146.
Q:
"What is a job fair?"
A:
Job fairs are held at Silverwood for applicants to have a chance to fill out an application and interview with different department managers.
Q:
"When will job fairs be held?"
A: Please check the job fair page for details.
Q:
"How will I know if I am hired?"
A:
If you are hired, the department manager will contact you and offer the position.
Q:
"What happens after I am hired?"
A:
The department manager fills out an employee agreement form with
the employee and gives the employee an employment packet to fill out.
The employee fills out the paperwork and turns it into HR.
The employee then must read and successfully pass a test on the
Silverwood Seasonal Employee Manual,
and turn in the completion
certificate to HR. HR also schedules the guest service training
for the employee after all paperwork is turned in.
The employee goes to the guest service training, pays a uniform fee,
and receives his or her uniform.
The employee is then ready for department training and scheduling.
Q:
"How many applications should I submit?"
A: One application each season is all you need to submit. Applications remain active for 90 days. Employees can update their applications online at any time, which restarts the 90 day clock. Silverwood hires throughout March, April, May, June, July, and August. Applicants should not get discouraged if they are not hired at the beginning of the season. Silverwood employs over 1000 seasonal employees each year. |