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

Splish Splash Water Park • Altoona, IA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Shallow Water Lifeguard performs lifeguard duties while following park safety and operating procedures. The role is safety-focused and involves frequent guest interaction and a customer-service-oriented approach to help provide guests with a positive park experience. Lifeguards must complete the Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Training Program and meet its certification requirements before serving as a lifeguard at Adventureland. This is a seasonal summer opportunity at Adventureland Park for candidates aged 15 and older.

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 and pass all certification requirements.
• Must 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 read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must demonstrate the ability to 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 applicable 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 meet the stated vision requirements: corrected vision of 20/25, with corrective lenses worn on duty if required, and abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision and adjustment of focus.
• Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods; swim, wade, and stand sometimes in moderate currents; frequently kneel, stoop, bend, squat, twist, or reach above shoulder level; use hands to grasp, finger, handle, or feel; and carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 50 or more pounds.

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 comply with applicable labor laws.
• Enforce general park, ride and 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 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.
• Ability to cross-train and learn 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