Mirror staff reports:

Wild Waves Theme Park will host its annual hiring event with open interviews from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 31 at the park, 36201 Enchanted Parkway S., Federal Way.

Wild Waves usually hires more than 1,000 seasonal employees every year. Prospective employees age 16 and older from Western Washington are invited to attend Saturday’s event. The park is scheduled to open for the 2012 season on May 12.

“From summer through to Fright Fest and into Holiday With Lights in December, we are hiring team members that will have a unique opportunity to join our family and work in this fun, challenging and

safe environment,” said General Manager Todd Suchan in a news release.

The 70-acre park is located just off Interstate 5 in Federal Way. Wild Waves features more than 60 attractions including 20 waterslides along with Washington’s biggest roller coaster, TimberHawk, and a steel roller coaster, The Wild Thing. A new water ride, Riptide, opened in 2011. The park also features live entertainment and music.

To learn more, call (253) 661-8000 or visit www.WildWaves.com.