Adventureland Park 2027 - Aquatics Lead

Splish Splash Water Park • Altoona, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Aquatics Leads are responsible for the care and safety of guests and employees in the park. They oversee day-to-day operations in their assigned area and assist with administrative duties. The role includes helping supervise and coach the Aquatics team, supporting training and scheduling, maintaining safety standards, and responding to guest needs and emergencies. Leads may perform aquatics and lifeguarding duties when needed.

This is a seasonal opportunity at Adventureland. The work takes place in outdoor aquatics environments and includes exposure to changing weather, water, and pool chemicals.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age to comply with Iowa Child Labor Laws.
• Must successfully complete the Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Training Program before becoming a lifeguard at Adventureland and pass all certification requirements.
• Must be able to swim 200 yards using front crawl/freestyle or breaststroke, retrieve a 10-pound brick from at least 6 feet of water, and tread water for 2 minutes without using hands.
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness and ability to work with a diverse staff of American and international students.
• Demonstrated ability to perform swim tests, water rescues, and assists.
• Ability to comply with uniform policies and applicable federal, state, and local aquatics safety regulations.
• Ability to attend 4 hours of in-service training per month.
• Ability to take control of emergency and intense situations while remaining calm and manage crowd control during emergencies.
• Willingness to learn and ability to follow instructions.
• Must be guest-focused and work well with other Hosts and supervisors.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must possess 20/25 corrected vision; corrective lenses, if required, must be worn while on duty.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods, swim, wade, and stand in sometimes moderate currents, and frequently kneel, stoop, bend, squat, twist, or reach above shoulder level.
• Ability to use hands to grasp, finger, handle, or feel; carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and aid and physically move guests of varying heights and weights.
• Ability to meet the position's vision demands, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, adjusting focus, and seeing differences in colors and brightness and details at a distance.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of previous lifeguard experience is desired.
• Spanish or other bilingual language skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily supervision of the Aquatics team and other assigned departments.
• Lead by example and represent Adventureland's core values; serve as an approachable mentor and coach to assigned Hosts.
• Learn the essential duties of aquatics and lifeguarding positions and backfill those positions when needed.
• Participate in new-hire orientation and training activities for assigned employees.
• Ensure lifeguard rotations meet Ellis and Associates standards and that lifeguards exceed those standards.
• Ensure required meal and other breaks are provided in accordance with Iowa law.
• Assist with team scheduling and timekeeping.
• Provide courteous assistance to guests and address their questions and concerns.
• Remain alert in swimming areas to help ensure guest safety.
• Oversee morning checks for water attractions and waterslide testing.
• Oversee daily pool cleanings, tube field testing, and in-service classes for the assigned team.
• Respond to radio calls and properly log ride downtime at the Dispatch station.
• Provide bathroom breaks for Hosts as needed.
• Render first aid to injured guests or Hosts within the scope of knowledge.
• Handle operation-related guest concerns and assist with lost children.
• Escalate major guest concerns to management or the maintenance team in a timely manner.
• Maintain vigilance, identify potential hazards, and promptly inform Park leadership and/or the maintenance team.
• Ensure Park areas are clean and free of hazards before daily opening.
• React calmly and professionally during emergencies and assist with crowd control.
• Ensure Aquatics Hosts complete pre-opening and closing checklists.
• Update and ensure proper Zone Coverage and Zone Validations for each park location.
• Perform other duties assigned by leadership.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule.
• Ability to cross-train and learn unique skills across various departments.
• Free admission to Adventureland Theme Park/Waterpark and select parks on days off.
• Invitations to exclusive company-sponsored employee events throughout the season.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed