Lifeguard

Six Flags New England; Blandford (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Six Flags New England is hiring for a summer aquatics lifeguard role. You will supervise guests at Hurricane Harbor, respond to emergencies, and assist guests with questions. The position requires completion of Ellis & Associates training and the ability to swim and tread water.

Pay starts at $17/hour. Flexible shifts, weekends and holidays may be required, with on-site work at the water park in Agawam, MA.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must successfully complete the Ellis & Associates Special Facilities lifeguard course.
• Must swim 200 yards in 15 minutes and tread water for 2 minutes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain constant vigilance and supervision of guests in the water park.
• Recognize and manage aquatic emergencies.
• Assist guests with questions about rides, directions, and policies.
• Attend weekly training sessions.
• Enforce park policies and safety procedures.

Skills

Lifeguard duties

Emergency response

Guest assistance

Education

Ellis & Associates lifeguard course

Job description

Get wet, get paid! Splash into success as part of our amazing aquatics team this summer. Whether you’re watching over the wave pool or loading slide tubes, you’ll be on the front line keeping our guests safe. Soak up amazing benefits and make money while getting your summer tan!

Pay Starting at $17.00/Hour

The HR Office is located at 1756 Main Street in Agawam, MA

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining constant vigilance and supervision of guests in Hurricane Harbor water park
• Recognizing and managing aquatic emergencies by utilizing skills taught by Ellis & Associates ILTP
• Assisting guests with questions concerning rides, directions, and policies
• Remaining at a “Test Ready” skill level at all times
• Adhering to all policies, practices, and procedures outlined in the Ellis & Associates ILTP program
• Adhering to bio-hazardous waste disposal procedures, and perform all related duties in compliance with fecal matter exposure policy
• Attending weekly-scheduled in-service training sessions
• Assisting in other areas of the Aquatics Department
• Enforcing all Six Flags New England policies
• Performing all other incidental and related duties as required and assigned

Qualifications:

• At least 16 years old
• Must successfully complete the Ellis & Associates Special Facilities lifeguard course and once completed, may work in any lifeguard capacity within Hurricane Harbor
• Must be able to swim 200 yards in 15 minutes, retrieve a 10-pound brick from the bottom of a pool, tread water for two minutes, and lift yourself out of the pool
• Willing to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Able to communicate effectively in the English language, including the ability to read, speak, and understand the English language
• Able to meet the physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, including walking long distances, standing for long periods of time, lifting, working at heights, etc.