Only one day into the hiring process for the new water park in the southwest part of the Las Vegas valley and developers have already received 3,600 applications.

Wet 'n' Wild announced Wednesday that it was looking to hire 300 workers for the park, which is set to open Memorial Day.

The positions are seasonal and include everything from lifeguards to food and beverage and security.

Many of the applications were from people applying for several different jobs, a spokesperson for Wet 'n' Wild said.

Managers will now review the applications and select applicants for interviews.

To apply, go to wetnwildlasvegas.com.

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Republican U.S. Sen. Dean Heller says big government, big business and big unions are stalling the economic recovery.

Heller said Friday that federal bailouts of some auto companies and banks rewarded bad decisions.

Heller is speaking at a Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting at the Palms casino off the Las Vegas Strip. He is running to keep his seat against Democrat Shelley Berkley. She has represented Las Vegas in the U.S. House since 1999.

The chamber event comes a few months after Heller cancelled a meeting at the last minute with the separate Latin Chamber of Commerce in Las Vegas because some Democratic leaders showed up to hear his speech.

Silver State Schools Credit Union announced Wednesday it will be closing three branches in January.

The credit union will close the branches at Fort Apache Road and Sahara Avenue, Durango and Warm Springs, and Craig Road and Tenaya Way inside the Albertson’s store.

 “Silver State Schools Credit Union holds the members served by these branches in the highest regard, and we are proactively communicating with those members to let them know about the closing and the options available to them,” President/CEO Andrew Hunter said.

The closures are part of an effort to reduce costs. The employees at the branches will be given a chance to relocate to other branches. The closures will take effect by the middle of January.