NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort is currently accepting employment applications for the 2009, 30th anniversary season.

For the 30th season, the coolness of summer comes to life at the world’s #1 rated waterpark. More than 2,000 staff members are needed to fill open positions in food and beverage, lifeguards, cashiers, retail, costume characters and more. Potential staff members should be at least 15 years old and able to work throughout the summer months.

“We are so proud of the quality of the team we assemble every season,” said Darren Hill, Schlitterbahn’s general manager. “We strive to offer our staff members the best work experience and a competitive compensation plan including scholarship opportunities and an end of the season bonus program.”

Interviews are available daily.

For a quicker and easier way to find out about job opportunities and to apply for a position, applicants are encouraged to apply online at schlitterbahn.com.

Schlitterbahn Waterparks is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. For more information or questions regarding employment, please call 830.625.2351, ext. 3526 or e-mail at: cooljobs@schlitterbahn.com.

Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort in New Braunfels opens Saturday, April 25 for weekend operation and is proud to offer family amenities that include free parking and free inner tubes. Guests are also welcome to bring a family picnic basket, excluding alcohol and glass containers, into the parks.

The flagship park in New Braunfels, which opened in 1979, features more than 40 family attractions and 232 overnight rooms.  Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort is the most popular summertime waterpark in the United States and has been rated America’s number one waterpark by the Travel Channel.  It has been the top-attended seasonal waterpark in the United States for 14 years, according to Amusement Business rankings.

For more information, call 830.625.2351 or visit the park’s website: schlitterbahn.com.

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