Lifeguard

Westgate Resorts•Gatlinburg, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Adjacent to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most-visited national park in the country, Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, provides an amazing work environment with refreshing mountain breezes and spectacular views of the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains. As a member of the Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort team, you will meet and engage with guests who have arrived to enjoy all the Great Smoky Mountains have to offer and help them experience our world-class amenities such as the state-of-the-art Wild Bear Falls water park. As part of Westgate Resorts, recognized by U.S. News as one of the Best Companies to Work For, you’ll be joining a team committed to excellence and creating unforgettable vacation experiences and supporting your career growth where you are or at 60+ resorts across the company. Job Description The Lifeguard ensures the safety of waterpark guest by preventing and responding to emergencies.

Requirements

Lifeguard Trained and Certified (or willing to be trained)
First Aid and CPR Trained and Certified (or will to be trained)
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to speak English effectively
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 weekends and holidays
Required to pass a background check, drug test, and prove eligibility to work in the United States

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety of guests by maintaining constant surveillance; scanning, and monitoring of guests for the assigned pool or water park area
Renders emergency care and contacts emergency medical services as necessary
Assists with maintaining the cleanliness of the facility
Prepares and maintains activity reports
Attends scheduled in-service training and follow all established safety procedures
Assists team members with other duties as required

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Paid Time Off – Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time to Recharge
Paid Holidays
401(k) with Generous Company Match to Support Your Future
Daily Pay – Access Your Earnings When You Need Them
Family-Focused Benefits – Pregnancy, Parental Leave, and Adoption Assistance
Wellness Programs to Support Your Well-Being
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Tuition Assistance to Help You Grow Your Career
Military Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Support When You Need It Most
Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Insurance
Pet Insurance for Your Furry Family Members
Loyalty Program – Exclusive Discounts on Hotels, Cruises, Resorts, Restaurants, Entertainment, and More
Low-Cost Gym Membership
NEW! David A. Siegel Legacy Scholarship – Up to $40,000 for Team Members’ Dependents
Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
Community Involvement – Give Back and Make an Impact