Adventureland Park - Shallow Water Lifeguard

Herschend•Altoona, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our story began 75 years ago when the Herschend family discovered wonder deep in an Ozark Mountain cave—and chose to share it with the world. Today, Herschend is the largest family-held themed attractions company, with 49 leading attractions and immersive experiences that reach audiences worldwide. While each brand offers something unique, all are united by a shared purpose: Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating® . Our passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and service—what we call Heartspitality®—the intersection of heart and hospitality. As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect. The Shallow Water Lifeguard performs lifeguard duties while following all park safety and operating procedures. This position is safety focused and involves a lot of guest interaction and a customer service-oriented mindset to provide a wonderful experience to everyone who comes to enjoy a day at the park. We are currently looking for a: Adventureland Park - Shallow Water Lifeguard

Requirements

Must be at least 15 years of age to comply with Iowa Child Labor Laws
Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Demonstrated ability to successfully perform all swim tests, water rescues , assists
Ability to comply with all uniform policies
Must possess safety-oriented mindset and understand the importance of complying with all Federal, State, and local regulations regarding aquatics safety standards
Must demonstrate a willingness to learn and ability to follow instructions
Must be guest-focused and work well with other Host s and S upervisors
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to swim 50 yards using front crawl/freestyle or breaststroke
Ability to retrieve a 10-pound brick from at least 5 feet of water
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time
Ability to swim, wade, and stand (sometimes in moderate currents)
Ability to frequently kneel, stoop, bend, squat, twist or reach above shoulder -level
Ability to use hands to grasp, finger, handle, or feel
Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 50 or more pounds.
Must possess 20/25 correct vision (corrective lens, if , must be worn while on duty)
Specific vision abilities are for this job, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to see differences between colors and brightness
Ability to see details of objects that are more than a few feet away
Constant exposure to outdoor (or indoor) aquatics environments
Constant exposure to variable outside (or indoor) temperatures, including high heat, direct sun, cold, humidity, dust, rain, and other weather conditions
Regularly subjected to water and pool chemicals
Subject to frequent interruptions and requests that may require reprioritization of activities

Nice To Haves

Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform lifeguard duties while following all park safety and operating procedures
Participate in department audits and in-service skills training sessions
Work required hours scheduled and adhere to all labor laws
Enforce general park, ride/attraction, and safety rules
Participate in park clean up, including but not limited to picking up trash, straightening chairs, cleaning pools, stacking tubes, wiping tables, and pressure washing
Communicate Park information to guests regarding proper attraction procedures, directions, accessibility, and park policies
Communicate appropriate park or team related concerns to Leadership Team
Keep designated work areas clean and safe of trip hazards
Assist with park clean up during pre and post operations
Any other duties assigned by leadership