Adventureland Park 2027 - Shallow Water Lifeguard (Ages 15+)

Palace Entertainment • Altoona, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Shallow Water Lifeguard performs lifeguard duties while following park safety and operating procedures. The position is safety-focused and involves frequent guest interaction and customer service to help provide a positive park experience. The lifeguard must complete the Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Training Program and meet its certification requirements before serving as a lifeguard at Adventureland. Candidates must be at least 15 years old. This is a seasonal opportunity at Adventureland Park for 2027.

Requirements

• Must be at least 15 years of age to comply with Iowa Child Labor Laws.
• Must successfully complete the Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Training Program before becoming a lifeguard at Adventureland.
• Must obtain the Ellis Lifeguard Certification instructional handbook and pass all certification requirements, including swimming 50 yards using front crawl or breaststroke and retrieving a 10-pound brick from 5 feet of water.
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully perform swim tests, water rescues, and assists.
• Ability to comply with uniform policies.
• Safety-oriented mindset and understanding of the importance of following federal, state, and local regulations regarding aquatics safety standards.
• Willingness to learn and ability to follow instructions.
• Guest-focused and able to work well with other Hosts and Supervisors.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to swim 50 yards using front crawl/freestyle or breaststroke and retrieve a 10-pound brick from at least 5 feet of water.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods; swim, wade, and stand, sometimes in moderate currents; and frequently kneel, stoop, bend, squat, twist, or reach above shoulder level.
• Ability to use hands to grasp, finger, handle, or feel, and to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 50 or more pounds.
• Must possess 20/25 corrected vision; corrective lenses, if required, must be worn while on duty. Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, adjusting focus, and seeing differences in colors and brightness and details of objects more than a few feet away.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish or other bilingual language skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform lifeguard duties in accordance with park safety and operating procedures.
• Participate in department audits and required in-service skills training sessions.
• Work scheduled hours and adhere to labor laws.
• Enforce general park, ride, attraction, and safety rules.
• Participate in park cleanup, including picking up trash, straightening chairs, cleaning pools, stacking tubes, wiping tables, and pressure washing.
• Communicate park information to guests, including attraction procedures, directions, accessibility, and park policies.
• Communicate appropriate park- or team-related concerns to the Leadership Team.
• Keep designated work areas clean and free of trip hazards.
• Assist with park cleanup during pre- and post-operations.
• Perform other duties assigned by leadership.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule.
• Ability to cross-train and learn unique skills across various departments.
• Free admission to Adventureland and select parks on days off.
• Invitations to exclusive company-sponsored Host events throughout the season.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed