Dutch Wonderland Inn Lead Lifeguard

Splish Splash Water Park•Lancaster, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Aquatics Leads are responsible for the care and safety of all guests and employees at Dutch Wonderland Inn. Leads will oversee the day-to-day operation in their assigned area as well as assist with administrative duties.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age to comply with PA 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
Ability to attend 4 hours of in-service training per month
Ability to take control of emergency and intense situations while remaining calm
Ability to manage crowd control during emergency situations
Must demonstrate a willingness to learn and ability to follow instructions
Must be guest-focused and work well with other team members and supervisors
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to swim 200 yards using front crawl/freestyle or breaststroke
Ability to retrieve a 10-pound brick from at least 11 feet of water
Ability to tread water for 2 minutes without the use of hands
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 up to 50 pounds.
Ability to aid and physically move guests of varying heights and weights
Must possess 20/25 correct vision (corrective lens, if required, must be worn while on duty)
Specific vision abilities are required 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

Nice To Haves

1+ year of previous lifeguard experience desired
Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with the daily supervision of the Aquatics team and any other assigned departments
Lead by example, attitude, and as a representation of Dutchj Wonderland’s core values
Act as an approachable mentor and coach to all assigned team members
Become knowledgeable of performing the essential duties of all aquatics and lifeguarding positions and backfill these positions when needed
Participate in new-hire orientation and training activities for all assigned employees
Ensure lifeguard rotations are within the Ellis and Associates standards
Ensure lifeguards are exceeding the Ellis and Associates standards
Ensure that all required meal and other breaks are being given in accordance with PA law
Assist with team scheduling and timekeeping activities
Delight all guests by quickly and expertly providing courteous assistance to address their questions or concerns.
Stay alert when assigned to swimming areas to ensure guest safety.
Oversee daily morning checks for water attractions and waterslide testing
Oversee daily pool cleanings, tube field testing, and in-service classes for assigned team
Respond to all radio calls and properly log down time on rides in Dispatch station
Provide bathroom breaks for all team members, as needed
Render first-aid (within scope of knowledge) to injured guests or team members
Handle operation-related guest concerns and assist with lost children
Escalate major guest concerns to management or maintenance team in a timely manner
Maintain constant vigilance and proactively identify potential hazards; inform Park leadership and/or maintenance team of any such situations in a timely manner
Ensure that all Park areas are clean and free of hazards, prior to daily opening
React in a calm and professional manner during emergency situations
Assist with crowd control in emergency situations
Ensure pre-opening and closing check lists are done by Aquatics team members
Update and ensure proper Zone Coverage and Zone Validations are done for each spot in the park
All other duties assigned by leadership