Adventureland Park 2027 - International Student Shallow Water Lifeguard

Splish Splash Water Park • Altoona, IA

5d

About The Position

The Shallow Water Lifeguard performs lifeguard duties while following park safety and operating procedures. The role is safety-focused and includes substantial guest interaction, requiring a customer-service-oriented approach to provide guests with a positive park experience. Lifeguards must complete the Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Training Program and obtain Ellis Lifeguard Certification before serving as a lifeguard at Adventureland. This is a seasonal opportunity for international students at Adventureland Park in 2027.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity to cross-train and learn skills across 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