Lifeguard Ages 16+ ($16p/h)

This position is part of our Summer Season, requiring availability from Mid-May through Labor Day.

This position is available for those ages 16+. ($16 per hour)

Must be comfortable swimming in water without touching the bottom.

Job Description:

Lifeguards are responsible for the safety of guests in and around aquatic attractions by preventing and responding to emergencies and upholding all Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Standards. This position ensures safe and efficient attraction operation while providing exceptional guest service and creating memories worth repeating.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide guest supervision in and around water attractions.
• Verbally communicate and enforce safety policies, procedures, and attraction rules and report violations to leadership.
• React calmly and quickly in emergency situations and provide care consistent with Ellis and Associates International Lifeguard Training Program.
• Visually observe guest actions and attraction operation to ensure a safe guest experience.
• Maintain count of number of participants as required to ensure a consistent participant experience.
• Provide park information and initiate friendly and professional interactions with guests to Create Memories Worth Repeating™.
• Participate in all required trainings including weekly in-service trainings.
• Follow all Host Safety Standards and General Safety Training guidelines and use associated injury prevention measures.
• Suspend operations when Safety Standards or Procedures have been violated or a safety hazard to guests or hosts occurs.
• Enforce all park policies, rules, and regulations.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and professional appearance in accordance with park policies and standards, including wearing proper uniform at all times.
• Administer first aid in the event of injury, rescue swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administer CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary, per Ellis & Associates training and operational standards.
• Inspect the facility and equipment on a daily basis and report safety issues to leadership.
• Complete all assigned documentation including Safety Training Plans (STPs).
• Provide clear verbal instructions to guests.
• Additional tasks as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 16 years old.
• Ability to work an average of at least 3 scheduled shifts per week during 7-day operation.
• Positive attitude.
• Self-motivated and disciplined.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes.
• Ability to take action to meet the needs of guests within reason and park/company guidelines.
• Willingness to work in any assigned area of attractions and perform other duties as assigned.
• Ability to retain information and comprehend instructions.
• Strong commitment to safety and exceptional guest service.
• Ability to maintain dependable attendance.
• Ability to be productive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability to always remain attentive and alert.
• Ability to ride any attraction that requires a physical ride through.
• Comfortable speaking in front of large crowds.
• Ability to be sensitive to the needs of our guests and feel empowered to act to meet those needs within company guidelines.
• Ability to maintain current certification in the following:
  • Ellis & Associates International Lifeguard Training ProgramTM – Special Facilities Lifeguard or Shallow Water Lifeguard
  • Aquatics Safety Training
  • Attraction-specific training for all assigned areas.
  • Monthly Safety-Critical Standards sign-off
• Availability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, including up to 40 hours per week.
• Participation in all required training sessions.
• Computer literate with ability to use various department and park-wide software systems
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Candidates who are at least 18 years old must complete a pre-employment background check.