Dutch Wonderland Inn Lifeguard

Dutch Wonderland Inn; Lancaster, Northern (Lancaster County, KY); Hybrid; USD 13,776,000 - 20,664,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park admission

Flexible schedule

Cross-training across departments

Employee events

Job summary

Dutch Wonderland Inn is hiring a Lifeguard to oversee the pool area, ensure guest safety, and respond to emergencies during the summer season. You will work outdoors, monitor water conditions, and provide immediate assistance while delivering a high level of guest service.

There are no formal education requirements; the role requires completion of Ellis Lifeguard Training and certification, plus the ability to communicate effectively in English.

Qualifications

• Fluent reading, writing, and speaking English required; bilingual skills a plus.
• Must be at least 16 years old per PA child labor laws.
• Must successfully complete the Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Training Program and pass certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Scan pool area for distressed swimmers and maintain constant surveillance.
• Perform water rescues using approved techniques and equipment.
• Enforce pool rules and safety standards; provide first aid when authorized.

Skills

Fluent English

Strong swimming skills

Lifeguard readiness

Education

Ellis Lifeguard Certification

Job description

Our story began 75 years ago when the Herschend family discovered wonder deep in an Ozark Mountain cave—and chose to share it with the world. Today, Herschend is the largest family-held themed attractions company, with over 40 leading attractions and immersive experiences that reach audiences worldwide. While each brand offers something unique, all are united by a shared purpose: Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating®. Our passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and service—what we call Heartspitality®—the intersection of heart and hospitality. As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect.

Summer is meant for FUN in the SUN! Do you love working outside and engaging with people? Do you care about safety but also strive to deliver an amazing guest experience? If you answered yes to these questions, you might just be the perfect addition to our Aquatics Team!

Dutch Wonderland Inn Lifeguard

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Dispatch riders down water slides
• Roam entire area of assigned pool, scan water for distressed swimmers
• Maintain constant surveillance of assigned area
• Maintain a sense of calm in tense, escalated or emergency situations
• Perform water rescues when necessary, using appropriate techniques and equipment
• Physically assist distressed swimmers to safety in both shallow and deep water
• Enforce weight and height requirements
• Provide first-aid to injured guests when authorized
• Quickly and efficiently elevate medical emergencies to proper authorities, when needed
• Report customer and safety concerns as well as lost children to management
• Protect guest belongings turn in found items to lost-and-found as soon as time permits
• Clean up assigned area (including parking lots) at end of shift
• Remove unwanted trash or tripping hazards from Aquatics areas
• Assist in other departments as needed
• All other duties assigned by leadership

Education and Experience:

• No education requirements for this position
• Previous work experience is not required
• Must successfully complete the Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Training Program before becoming a lifeguard at the Dutch Wonderland Inn. All Lifeguard candidates will be required to obtain the Ellis Lifeguard Certification instructional handbook and pass all certification requirements. Swim 100 yards doing front crawl or breaststroke Retrieve 10-lb brick from 11 ft of water and tread water without arms for 1 minutes)
• Language: Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years of age to comply with PA Child Labor Laws
• Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Demonstrated ability to successfully perform all swim tests, water rescues, assists
• Ability to comply with all uniform policies
• Must possess safety-oriented mindset and understand the importance of complying with all Federal, State, and local regulations regarding aquatics safety standards
• Must demonstrate a willingness to learn and ability to follow instructions
• Must be guest-focused and work well with other team members and supervisors
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to swim 100 yards using front crawl/freestyle or breaststroke
• Ability to retrieve a 10-pound brick from at least 11 feet of water
• Ability to tread water for 1 minutes without the use of arms
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to swim, wade, and stand (sometimes in moderate currents)
• Ability to frequently kneel, stoop, bend, squat, twist or reach above shoulder-level
• Ability to use hands to grasp, finger, handle, or feel
• Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to aid and physically move guests of varying heights and weights

Vision Requirements:

• Must possess 20/25 correct vision (corrective lens, if required, must be worn while on duty)
• Specific vision abilities are required for this job, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to see differences between colors and brightness
• Ability to see details of objects that are more than a few feet away

Working Conditions:

• Constant exposure to outdoor (or indoor) aquatics environments
• Constant exposure to variable outside (or indoor) temperatures, including high heat, direct sun, cold, humidity, dust, rain, and other weather conditions
• Regularly subjected to water and pool chemicals
• Subject to frequent interruptions and requests that may require reprioritization of activities

Working at Dutch Wonderland is about making people happy! It’s about being independent and having fun, making new friends and earning extra money while doing so. As a Dutch Wonderland employee, you can be the smiling face that makes a great first impression for incoming guests, a cook that serves up tasty treats and culinary delights, a lifeguard who soaks up the sun while keeping guests safe, or a ride operator that keeps guests coming back for more thrills! There are many exciting seasonal job opportunities available to take your summer job to new heights!

Palace Perks & Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Ability to cross-train and learn unique skills across various departments
• Free admission to Dutch Wonderland and all Palace Entertainment parks on your days off
• Invitations to exclusive company-sponsored employee events throughout the season

We've got great jobs for people just starting out in the workforce, looking for a second job or staying active after retirement. If you want a fun, flexible job with an innovative company, look no further than Dutch Wonderland.

In keeping with our company values, we nurture a balance between work and family, strive to promote 70% from within and support each host’s efforts to develop a fulfilling and rewarding career.