Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is committed to developing tomorrow’s hospitality leaders. We provide a unique program that could lead to future career opportunities at one of our four current resorts, or upcoming projects! Our internships are categorized into three different experiences - Hospitality Introduction, Advanced Hospitality or Leadership Development Program. The programs are currently offered at our resorts located in: Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin | Sandusky, Ohio | Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania | Round Rock, Texas.

As the leader in the waterpark industry, Kalahari has been known as an innovator. As a family-owned company, you’ll get a chance to feel the presence of the family and their passion for hospitality, plus learn the inner workings of a successful entrepreneurial brand.

We believe that when we lead with love, it fosters a culture of collaboration, understanding, and support. Our company is a place where everyone can thrive, and where we celebrate the diverse talents and perspectives of our team members.

Leading with love means that we approach challenges with empathy, listen with an open heart, and embrace the humanity of everyone. It is the essence of how we treat our associates, guests, and the communities we serve.

At Kalahari Resorts, we don't just talk about diversity, inclusion, and leading with love - we live it. Our actions speak louder than words, and it is reflected in the genuine care and respect we show to everyone who walks through our doors and beyond.

The Water Colors Life Project is an initiative from the Nelson Family Life Foundation that seeks to provide clean water to communities in Africa while also highlighting the talent of artists in the region. Through these efforts, borewells are being created, so artists can spend more time on their craft and less time worrying about where to get clean water.

Join us and become a part of a company that is not just committed to diversity and inclusion but strives to come together as one team every step of the way. Together, we create a warm and inclusive environment that nurtures personal growth, fosters innovation, and celebrates the richness of our differences.

We’ll immerse you in specific University of Kalahari training, mentorship from a peer of similar age and someone with substantial industry experience, various expose you to a number of new adventures and task you with different responsibilities. We’re so much more than the #WorldsCoolestWaterparks!

The goal this program is to provide a practical hands-on training program which guides the transition of a graduate, or someone looking to transition into hospitality from another field. At the successful completion of the program, participants will be ready to grow into a leadership role.

To be eligible for the Leadership Development Program, one of the following must apply:

If job performance, development progress and assimilation to Kalahari Resorts’ culture are all positive, promotion to a leadership position will occur prior to, or at, the end of the program.

As a reminder, the applicant must be willing to consider transfer into any one of our properties.

A detailed University of Kalahari training plan will be presented upon arrival and will provide details of both cultural and leadership training guidelines.

There is a potential for multiple job rotations, depending on the skill-set of the associate, conversations with leadership and desire to explore additional areas of the property.

The participant will be spending time experiencing and learning functional management skills, understanding workflow systems of other departments and building relationships with managers across the property.

Participants will receive a minimum of 40-hours of management skills training during the program, through the University of Kalahari.

A Buddy is assigned upon arrival, and is someone who is a Kalahari leader, has experienced the leadership development program, or is a previous University of Kalahari intern. They will be a confidant, support system, and help the participant get acclimated to the location. A mentor will also be assigned that can help the participant assimilate to the company and its culture, and well as Kalahari Resorts’ management philosophies.