Lifeguard - Summer 2026

Jay Peak Resort • Jay, VT

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Lifeguards monitor activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents and provides assistance to swimmers. Guest safety is the most important concern of the lifeguard. All lifeguards should do everything possible to maintain an accident-free environment by watching for potential problems proactively. Every lifeguard has the responsibility of covering their assigned zone using the 10/20 scanning rule. This means that the lifeguard has 10 seconds to recognize a problem within their zone and 20 seconds to respond to and reach that problem. The role involves monitoring and maintaining control over queue areas and slide towers, ensuring the waterpark is clean and free from trash, and performing daily opening and closing duties as assigned. Lifeguards supervise and provide surveillance of swimmers and guests during park hours and special events, enforce rules and regulations, and render appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary. They advise aquatics management of unsafe and unsanitary conditions, possess a general knowledge of the activity pools and flume attractions, and assist guests in a polite and expedient manner. Daily routine chores and maintenance of the waterpark are performed to ensure a neat and orderly appearance. Lifeguards handle and communicate with guests on a one-on-one basis in a professional, courteous manner, and maintain a businesslike atmosphere and a clean, neat appearance with professional conduct at all times.

Requirements

• Must obtain certification in First Aid, CPR and NPWLTP
• Must pass Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Training
• Must be comfortable in water and able to swim 50 yards
• Must be able to recover a 10 pound brick from 4 feet of water
• Must be 16 years of age
• Must have full availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Maintain an accident-free environment by watching for potential problems proactively.
• Cover assigned zone using the 10/20 scanning rule.
• Monitor and maintain control over queue areas and slide towers.
• Ensure that the waterpark is clean and free from trash.
• Perform daily opening and closing duties as assigned.
• Supervise and provide surveillance of swimmers and guests during park hours and special events.
• Enforce the rules and regulations and render appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary.
• Advise aquatics management of unsafe and unsanitary conditions.
• Assist guests in a polite and expedient manner.
• Perform daily routine chores and maintenance of waterpark to ensure neat and orderly appearance.
• Handle and communicate with guests on a one-on-one basis in a professional, courteous manner.
• Maintain a businesslike atmosphere in the Guard area at all times.
• Maintain a clean and neat appearance and professional conduct at all times.

Benefits

• Wages ranging from $17/hr to $17.50/hr, depending on certification.
• Paid Sick Time
• 401k program eligibility with employer match after a year of employment with 1,000 hours of service
• Employee Recognition Programs (including daily, monthly, yearly, and seniority programs)
• Seasonal employee parties
• Regular free employee breakfasts/lunches, family events, and parties

What This Job Offers

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