Lifeguard
About The Position
Maintain constant and vigilant supervision of assigned pool areas and slide tower splash zones Monitor swimmers and slide users to prevent unsafe behavior and accidents Perform water rescues, including deep-water rescues, when necessary Respond immediately and effectively to emergencies, injuries, or distress situations Provide first aid, CPR, and use rescue equipment as trained Enforce all water park rules and safety regulations in a professional manner Conduct routine safety checks of pools, slides, towers, and rescue equipment Assist with opening and closing safety procedures of pools and attractions Communicate clearly with guests, team members, and supervisors Report incidents, accidents, and maintenance concerns accurately Maintain cleanliness and order in lifeguard and pool deck areas Valid Lifeguard Certification (recognized authority) Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification Strong swimming ability and endurance Ability to work at heights (slide towers) and in deep-water environments Good observation, communication, and decision-making skills Physically fit and able to perform rescues Ability to remain calm under pressure Previous water park or deep-pool lifeguarding experience Knowledge of water slide operations and safety protocols Team-oriented with strong customer service skills Outdoor and indoor water park settings Exposure to sun, water, and varying weather conditions Rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays Minimum of two (2) years of lifeguarding experience. CPR, First Aid Certification, various Water Safety/Instructor Certifications required. Other Qualifications: Regular and reliable attendance. Knowledge of accepted sanitation standards and applicable health codes. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Requirements
- Valid Lifeguard Certification (recognized authority)
- Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification
- Strong swimming ability and endurance
- Ability to work at heights (slide towers) and in deep-water environments
- Good observation, communication, and decision-making skills
- Physically fit and able to perform rescues
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Minimum of two (2) years of lifeguarding experience
- CPR, First Aid Certification, various Water Safety/Instructor Certifications required
- Regular and reliable attendance
- Knowledge of accepted sanitation standards and applicable health codes
Nice To Haves
- Previous water park or deep-pool lifeguarding experience
- Knowledge of water slide operations and safety protocols
- Team-oriented with strong customer service skills
Responsibilities
- Maintain constant and vigilant supervision of assigned pool areas and slide tower splash zones
- Monitor swimmers and slide users to prevent unsafe behavior and accidents
- Perform water rescues, including deep-water rescues, when necessary
- Respond immediately and effectively to emergencies, injuries, or distress situations
- Provide first aid, CPR, and use rescue equipment as trained
- Enforce all water park rules and safety regulations in a professional manner
- Conduct routine safety checks of pools, slides, towers, and rescue equipment
- Assist with opening and closing safety procedures of pools and attractions
- Communicate clearly with guests, team members, and supervisors
- Report incidents, accidents, and maintenance concerns accurately
- Maintain cleanliness and order in lifeguard and pool deck areas
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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