Lifeguard

Westgate Resorts•Orlando, FL

1d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

The beautiful lakefront Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa offers you the perfect opportunity to meet and share stories with guests who arrive from around the world to experience Central Florida’s world-famous theme parks and attractions. Enjoy the surroundings and excitement that our world-class resort offers when you join the Westgate Lakes team. 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. 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. You will render emergency care and, if necessary, contact emergency medical services to ensure prompt and appropriate assistance for guests in need. You will also maintain the cleanliness of the pool and water park areas to create a pleasant and sanitary environment for the guests. Additionally, you will 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, and be a team player, assisting 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.

Requirements

Must be an expert swimmer.
Must be in excellent physical condition.
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.
Must be able to 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.
Required to pass a background check.
Required to pass a drug test.
Prove eligibility to work in the United States.
Not smoke or use tobacco products (except where prohibited by law).

Nice To Haves

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

401(k) with Generous Company Match to Support Your Future
Daily Pay – Access Your Earnings When You Need Them
Wellness Programs to Support Your Well-Being
Tuition Assistance to Help You Grow Your Career
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Support When You Need It Most
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