Lead Lifeguard

Ocean Breeze Waterpark; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic lifeguards for a fun and rewarding summer job at a vibrant waterpark. As a Special Facility Lifeguard, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and enjoyment of guests while providing excellent customer service. This position offers flexible schedules, a FREE season pass, and the chance to work alongside a great team. No prior experience is required, as comprehensive training will be provided. If you love the outdoors and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

FREE Season Pass

Free Tickets

Park discounts on food and merchandise

Retention bonus up to $500

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old with a year of lifeguarding experience.
• Ability to swim 200 yards and perform safety inspections.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill all duties of a Special Facility Lifeguard and ensure safety.
• Support aquatics team and assist in training sessions.

Skills

Lifeguarding

Customer Service

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Must be able to fulfill all functions and duties of a Special Facility Lifeguard
• Work lifeguard shifts as needed
• Support aquatics and supervisory team members
• Respond to calls from Aquatic team members
• Perform zone walk through and ensure zones are maintained to park standards related to both aquatic safety and park cleanliness
• Assist supervisors with conducting in-service trainings
• Assist and conduct department trainings
• Assist supervisors in performing Vigilance Awareness Testing (VAT), mid-season scanning and mid-season CPR testing.
• Conduct slide walking and safety inspections
• Communicate effectively with team members, other lead guards, supervisors, and leadership
• Ability to properly and safely operate equipment used
• Knowledge of standard of care in aquatic industry
• Supervise guest experience to ensure excellent customer service is provided by the aquatic staff
• Ensure Lifeguards follow park policies and procedures
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment for customers and other team members
• Provide superior customer service to all customers in a polite and expedient manner
• Assist customers with questions regarding Ocean Breeze Waterpark
• Follow park policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years of age or older
• Minimum one year lifeguarding experience
• Experience working as a deep guard preferred
• Record of punctuality and infrequent call outs
• Ability to accept guidance and supervision
• Demonstrate ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, team members, and leadership
• Be aware, attentive, and work well with others
• Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions while taking precautions, including hydration and sun-protection

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to swim 200 yards using front crawl (freestyle) or breaststroke without resting
• Must be able to perform a feet-first surface dive, retrieve a 10-lb. brick, and bring it to the surface
• Must be able to tread water without using arms for 2 minutes
• Must have 20/25 corrected vision
• Must have hearing and speech, manual and bi-manual dexterity, fine and gross motor skills, and eye/hand coordination
• Must be able to get in and out of a pool without a ladder
• Must be comfortable jumping in water from varying heights
• Ability to climb stairs
• Must be able to respond to situations quickly, to include running to various locations around the park.
• Must be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time

Benefits:

• FREE Season Pass
• Free Tickets
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
• Retention bonus of up to $500 for team members that average a certain number of hours per week during the qualifying time period and work through a specified date. Details about eligibility requirements for the Retention Bonus will be provided at a later date.

Jump into our talent pool! Are you looking for a fun, outdoor, summer job and great co-workers?

Flexible schedules! Free season pass for yourself and free tickets for friends and family!

No experience is required for most of our positions. We will train you and you will learn and build job skills.