Adventureland Park 2027 - Aquatics Supervisor

Palace Entertainment • Altoona, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Aquatics Supervisors are responsible for the care and safety of guests and employees in the park. They oversee day-to-day operations in their assigned areas, help train Aquatics staff, assist with administrative duties, and provide direction and guidance to Aquatics Leads and lifeguards. The role includes supervising team operations and employees, maintaining lifeguard standards and coverage, responding to guest concerns and emergencies, and supporting safe, clean park operations. This is a seasonal opportunity at Adventureland Park for 2027.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness and ability to work with a diverse staff, including American and international students.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully 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 four hours of in-service training per month.
• Ability to take control of emergency and intense situations while remaining calm, and to manage crowd control during emergencies.
• Willingness to learn and ability to follow instructions.
• Guest-focused approach and ability to work well with lifeguards and supervisors.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Ability to swim 200 yards using front crawl/freestyle or breaststroke, retrieve a 10-pound brick from at least six feet of water, and tread water for two minutes without using hands.
• Must successfully complete the Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Training Program before becoming a lifeguard at Adventureland and pass all certification requirements.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods; swim, wade, and stand, sometimes in moderate currents; frequently kneel, stoop, bend, squat, twist, or reach above shoulder level; use hands to grasp, finger, handle, or feel; carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects up to 50 pounds; and aid and physically move guests of varying heights and weights.
• Must have 20/25 corrected vision; corrective lenses, if required, must be worn on duty. The role requires close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision and the ability to adjust focus and distinguish colors and brightness.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of previous lifeguard experience is desired.
• Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the Aquatics team and other assigned departments.
• Lead by example and represent Adventureland’s core values; mentor and coach assigned lifeguards.
• Learn and perform essential duties of aquatics and lifeguarding positions, and backfill those positions when needed.
• Participate in hiring, orientation, training, performance coaching, and discipline for assigned employees.
• Ensure lifeguard rotations meet Ellis and Associates standards and that lifeguards exceed those standards.
• Help 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 questions or concerns.
• Remain alert in swimming areas to help ensure guest safety.
• Oversee morning checks for water attractions, waterslide testing, pool cleaning, tube field testing, and team in-service classes.
• Provide bathroom breaks for lifeguards as needed.
• Render first aid within the scope of knowledge to injured guests or lifeguards.
• Handle operation-related guest concerns, assist with lost children, and escalate major concerns to management or maintenance in a timely manner.
• Maintain vigilance, identify potential hazards, notify Park leadership or maintenance, and help ensure areas are clean and hazard-free before opening.
• Respond calmly and professionally to emergencies and assist with crowd control.
• Ensure lifeguards complete pre-opening and closing checklists and that Zone Coverage and Zone Validations are updated and completed 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: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed