Lifeguard Ages 16+

All Career•Louisville, KY

About The Position

This position is part of our Summer Season , requiring availability from Mid-May through Labor Day. This position is available for those ages 16+. Must be comfortable swimming in water without touching the bottom. Job Description: Lifeguards are responsible for the safety of guests in and around aquatic attractions by preventing and responding to emergencies and upholding all Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Standards. This position ensures safe and efficient attraction operation while providing exceptional guest service and creating memories worth repeating.

Requirements

Minimum of 16 years old.
Ability to work an average of at least 3 scheduled shifts per week during 7-day operation.
Positive attitude.
Self-motivated and disciplined.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively.
Flexibility to adapt to changes.
Ability to take action to meet the needs of guests within reason and park/company guidelines.
Willingness to work in any assigned area of attractions and perform other duties as assigned.
Ability to retain information and comprehend instructions.
Strong commitment to safety and exceptional guest service.
Ability to maintain dependable attendance.
Ability to be productive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Ability to always remain attentive and alert.
Ability to ride any attraction that requires a physical ride through.
Comfortable speaking in front of large crowds.
Ability to be sensitive to the needs of our guests and feel empowered to act to meet those needs within company guidelines.
Ability to maintain current certification in the following:
Ellis & Associates International Lifeguard Training ProgramTM – Special Facilities Lifeguard or Shallow Water Lifeguard
Aquatics Safety Training
Attraction-specific training for all assigned areas.
Monthly Safety-Critical Standards sign-off
Availability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, including up to 40 hours per week.
Participation in all required training sessions.
Computer literate with ability to use various department and park-wide software systems
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
Candidates who are at least 18 years old must complete a pre-employment background check.

Responsibilities

Provide guest supervision in and around water attractions.
Verbally communicate and enforce safety policies, procedures, and attraction rules and report violations to leadership.
React calmly and quickly in emergency situations and provide care consistent with Ellis and Associates International Lifeguard Training Program.
Visually observe guest actions and attraction operation to ensure a safe guest experience.
Maintain count of number of participants as required to ensure a consistent participant experience.
Provide park information and initiate friendly and professional interactions with guests to Create Memories Worth Repeating™.
Participate in all required trainings including weekly in-service trainings.
Follow all Host Safety Standards and General Safety Training guidelines and use associated injury prevention measures.
Suspend operations when Safety Standards or Procedures have been violated or a safety hazard to guests or hosts occurs.
Enforce all park policies, rules, and regulations.
Maintain a neat, clean, and professional appearance in accordance with park policies and standards, including wearing proper uniform at all times.
Administer first aid in the event of injury, rescue swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administer CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary, per Ellis & Associates training and operational standards.
Inspect the facility and equipment on a daily basis and report safety issues to leadership.
Complete all assigned documentation including Safety Training Plans (STPs).
Provide clear verbal instructions to guests.
Additional tasks as assigned by management.