Water Parks Feeling Heat from Worker Shortage

The Lazarus Entertainment group which owns Wild Water and Wheels has lost about 110 workers this summer. Staff positions are available with starting pay at $12 an hour. 

Local water parks are continuing to see staff shortages.  Lazarus Entertainment Group, the company that owns three water and theme parks in our area says even in the height of summer, they’re experiencing staffing issues.  Mark Lazarus, President of the group that owns Myrtle Waves, Broadway Grand Prix, and Wild Water and Wheels says despite the shortage, they’re having a great summer.   Lazarus says the lack of employees is due to the delay of the J-1 visa visitor exchange program.  Overall the group lost about 110 workers this summer and they’re still hiring for all staff positions with starting pay at $12 an hour.