Shallow Water Guard/Lifeguard

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc. • Philadelphia, PA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

If you're a skilled and experienced swimmer with a passion for protecting and saving others, we invite you to join us as a Lifeguard and deliver the peace of mind that ensures a memorable and positive experience for our guests. You will learn new skills and become part of a close-knit team of highly motivated individuals. You will be responsible for maintaining a fun and safe environment for guests of all ages to enjoy our water attractions!

Requirements

• At least 15 years of age
• Flexibility to perform varied duties
• You will need to successfully complete the Shallow Water Guard swim test, including 100 yd, continuous swim, underwater object retrieval, and 2-minute tread using only the legs
• You must successfully pass the company provided and paid American Red Cross lifeguard certification trainings to include First Aid, CPR, and AED.
• Maintain the ability to pass a SEA swim test throughout the season
• You must maintain an acceptable level of proficiency of park knowledge, water rescue, CPR/AED, and First Aid Skills
• Must be able to act responsibly with a high attention to safety
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50Ibs
• Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift
• Perform the following physical activities: kneeling, squatting, bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing)
• Perform cleaning duties, including use of cleaning chemicals
• Must be willing to comply with alt SEA grooming guidelines and employment standards
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat
• Must provide flexible, consistent availability (including nights, weekends and holidays) and adhere to our 2026 Holiday and Availability agreement.
• Consistently practice safe work habits including the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and reporting unsafe situations
• Ability to successfully complete all legal, company and department training requirements within established timelines

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplar/ service to guests and team members
• Maintain patron surveillance on water attractions that are 0-5 feet in depth
• Responsible for all aspects of safety on all water activities, including bottoms of waterslides and activity pools
• Work as a team to ensure efficiency on all water attractions
• Prevent and respond to emergencies
• Participate in American Red Cross and SeaWorld audit processes
• Attend in-service meetings and cross-train to work in other park areas
• Communicate professionally and effectively with Ambassadors, Vendors and our Guests

What This Job Offers

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