Adventureland

 

An Atmosphere of Fun!

 

305 34th Ave. NW
Altoona, Iowa 50009


Phone:
515-266-2121 or 800-532-1286
Fax:
515-266-9831


www.adventurelandpark.com

E-mail: HR@adventurelandpark.com


About Us

Adventureland is an outdoor amusement facility covering 200+ acres, featuring: Adventureland Park, Inn, and Campground. We are located on the eastern edge of the Des Moines area just off of exit 142A on Interstate 80. We expect to provide entertainment for well over a half a million guests this coming season.

Adventureland Park opens in late April with weekend-only operations. Mid-May to late August is full-time, daily operations. The season will finish with weekend-only operations through the end of September.



Employee Info

Adventureland Park was voted
"1998 Employer of the Year" by Workamper News.

Workampers have historically filled many positions at Adventureland Park.


Positions available:

  • Rides Operations: running/assisting in the operation of amusement rides.
  • Retail Operations: retail clerking in one of the many retail locations.
  • Food Service Operations: working in one of six food court areas.
  • Games Operations: running games involving skill.

Work requirements:

  • During weekend operations - late April to mid-May, and late August to late September - work at least one shift/day.
  • During full-time operations - mid-May to late August - work 4 1/2 to 7 1/2 hours/day for 5-6 days/week. You may expect to be scheduled up to 32 hours/week.
  • Park dress code does not allow men to have beards or hair extending below the shirt collar. Mustaches above the lip are acceptable. Women with hair longer than shoulder length must be tied back and makeup should be conservative.

Benefits:

  • Pay for all hours worked at $6.50 - $7.00/hour.
  • No campsite charge from second Wednesday in April to May 31st.
  • $125.00/month + tax for campsite charge for June and July.
  • No campsite charge for August and September, if Workamper completes the season.
  • Campsites are full hookups with laundry, recreation area, and pool.
  • Two complete sets of uniform. Workamper is to provide their own predominately white, low-cut athletic style shoes with white socks.
  • Free park entrance for employees.
  • Park entrance discounts for employee family and friends.
  • $100.00/campsite end of season bonus for staying to the end of the season.

Spare Time Activities:

  • Des Moines Area: State Capitol, Blank Park Zoo, Iowa Cubs AAA Baseball, Science Center, Iowa State Fair, Living History Farms, Botanical Center, Art Center, Prairie Meadows Horse Race Track and Casino, Two Rivers Art Festival, Farmers Markets, Four Major Malls, Numerous Golf Courses, Theatres.
  • Easy drive from Des Moines: Amana Colonies (German Community), Hot Air Balloon Festival (Indianola), Knoxville Raceway (Sprint Car Nationals), Iowa Motor Speedway (Newton), Tulip Festival (Pella), Bridges of Madison County (Winterset), Reiman Gardens (Iowa State University Campus in Ames).

2010 Interview & Hiring Schedule

Adventureland will be interviewing and hiring in person at the following locations:

  • Quartzsite, AZ - Annual RV Show, Jan. 16-24
  • Yuma, AZ - Shangri-La RV Resort, Jan. 26-27
  • Mesa, AZ - Mesa Regal RV Resort, Jan. 29-30
  • Alamo, TX - Casa del Valle RV Resort, Feb. 8-9
  • Arcadia, FL - Little Willies RV Resort, Feb. 11-12
  • Wesley Chapel, FL - Quail Run RV Resort, Feb. 14-15

Kokomo Kove!

Call 515-266-2121 or 800-532-1286

or email hr@adventurelandpark.com

for our 2010 Workamper Brochure

 

 

 

Recruiting Status
Now Taking Applications for Immediate Openings Now Taking Applications for Next Season  No Positions Open at This Time
 
 
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