Lifeguard

Great Wolf Lodge • Grapevine, TX

5d

About The Position

At Great Wolf, Lifeguards help ensure the safety of guests and their families at waterpark attractions. They are trained to respond to situations and help maintain a safe, fun environment. The role involves supervising swimmers and guests, responding to emergencies, enforcing waterpark rules, providing customer service, and helping keep the waterpark neat and orderly. No experience is required; training is provided. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and willing to obtain First Aid, CPR, and Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Training certifications.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Ability and willingness to achieve certification in First Aid, CPR, and Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Training.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screen.
• Ability to swim 50 yards in 4 feet of water and retrieve a 10-pound brick from the bottom of a pool.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to tolerate prolonged exposure to hot and humid environments.
• Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs.
• Minimum corrected or uncorrected vision of 20/25 and no permanent eye abnormalities.

Nice To Haves

• Good oral communication skills.
• Prior First Aid, CPR, or AED experience.
• Prior lifeguard training and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide surveillance of swimmers and guests during park hours, special events, and training sessions.
• Respond to emergency situations in the assigned zone.
• Assist with communicating emergency situations outside the assigned zone.
• Administer and coordinate emergency first aid as necessary.
• Enforce waterpark rules and regulations.
• Advise aquatics management of unsafe or unsanitary conditions.
• Provide polite and expedient customer service to guests.
• Perform daily routine chores and waterpark maintenance to ensure a neat and orderly appearance.
• Perform within Ellis Certification standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Telehealth resources.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid vacation time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Holistic wellness program and technology.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Relief Fund.
• Discounted vacations for employees, family, and friends.
• Employee referral incentives.
• Cross-training, scholarship fund, and talent development programs.
• On-the-job, functional, and leadership training through Great Wolf University.

What This Job Offers

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