Lifeguard
About The Position
As a Lifeguard, you will: Ensure the safety of all guests by maintaining constant surveillance, continuously scanning the pool or water park area, and monitoring guests for signs of distress or unsafe behavior. Render emergency care and, if necessary, contact emergency medical services to ensure prompt and appropriate assistance for guests in need. Maintain the cleanliness of the pool and water park areas to create a pleasant and sanitary environment for the guests. Maintain detailed activity reports to document incidents, observations, and any actions taken during the shift. Attend scheduled in-service training to stay updated on the latest safety protocols and guidelines. Be a team player and assist your colleagues with their duties as required. To excel in this role, you must embody our core values of integrity, passion, and a strong work ethic. These values are essential to our success, and we are looking for someone who shares our commitment.
Requirements
- Lifeguard must be an expert swimmer, be in excellent physical condition, and able to react quickly in emergency situations.
- Strong ability to recognize unsafe and hazardous situations and react properly.
- Will be required to enter the water, participate in regular in-water trainings and swim on a daily basis.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion and lift and/or move up to/over 100 pounds with assistance.
- Must be able to work in wet, humid, and outdoor weather conditions and extreme heat and sun exposure.
- Westgate Resorts is a smoke and tobacco-free workplace. Except where prohibited by law, applicants who smoke or use tobacco products will not be considered for positions at Westgate.
- Required to pass a background check, drug test, and prove eligibility to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred certifications in American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, and AED.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the safety of all guests by maintaining constant surveillance, continuously scanning the pool or water park area, and monitoring guests for signs of distress or unsafe behavior.
- Render emergency care and, if necessary, contact emergency medical services to ensure prompt and appropriate assistance for guests in need.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the pool and water park areas to create a pleasant and sanitary environment for the guests.
- Maintain detailed activity reports to document incidents, observations, and any actions taken during the shift.
- Attend scheduled in-service training to stay updated on the latest safety protocols and guidelines.
- Be a team player and assist your colleagues with their duties as required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
- Paid Holidays
- 401K with generous company match
- Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
- Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
- Wellness Programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Assistance
- Military Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.)
- Advancement & development opportunities
- Community Involvement Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
