Splashtown Slide Attendant - 2026

FUNTOWN SPLASHTOWN USA INC • Saco, ME

52d • Onsite

About The Position

Slide attendants work with Lifeguards, keeping Splashtown U.S.A. guests safe by monitoring and controlling the slides. Great for those people who don't have a lifeguard certification, but love the water!

Requirements

• In compliance with the State of Maine and slide manufacturer guidelines, applicant must be at least 16 years old to operate water attractions here at Funtown Splashtown USA.
• No prior slide operation experience required, will train on the job.
• A successful applicant will have strong communication skills and a friendly, positive attitude who is able to work alone and as part of a team.
• Applicant should be able to sit or stand for long periods of time while occasionally walking short distances.
• Applicant should not have a fear of heights to work at select attractions.
• Select slides require the ability to lift or push to 30 to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe attraction
• Perform pre-operation safety checks at the opening of the slide and after any power failure or emergency shutdown.
• Understand and follow all emergency protocols.
• Monitor and enforce the safety of riders during all aspects of slide operation
• Perform pre-dispatch safety Checks.
• Monitor slide continuously while in operation.
• Perform pre-dispatch safety checks
• Screen riders for proper height and weight (as applicable) and verify correct bracelet color of the day and bracelet type.
• Verify that riders are properly seated in the tube or body slide.
• Verify proper inflation of tubes (as applicable).
• Monitor guests for loose items and secure them.
• Monitor queue line.
• Deliver safety spiel(s).
• Verify all attendants are in proper operating position.
• Visually perform final scan prior to dispatch.
• Follow all policies and procedures of slide operation
• Assist loading/unloading of riders.
• Maintain focus and operate the attraction using designated controls as instructed, in an efficient manner.
• Close attraction during weather, other safety shutdowns, and at park closing time.
• Communicate with Unit 1 or supervisor using a portable radio as necessary.
• Provide and maintain a safe, fun, and clean guest friendly atmosphere.
• Engage riders at all points of contact (rider screening, load, unload, pre-dispatch safety checks) to provide direction and/or verbal acknowledgement to enhance awareness.
• Clean attraction and immediate surrounding area as necessary.
• Notify management when a more advanced cleaning is necessary.
• Be attentive to guests needs.
• Be able to assist guests or find someone that can.
• Comply with all policies and procedures of Funtown Splashtown USA
• Follow all policies and procedures of the Department.
• Maintain professional appearance following all uniform guidelines.
• Attend all required department, interdepartmental, and park trainings.
• You may be assigned to other duties as necessary.

What This Job Offers

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