Lifeguard

Six Flags America; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Aquatics team at Six Flags America as a Lifeguard. In this exciting summer role, you'll ensure guest safety while enjoying the sun! Responsibilities include monitoring aquatic activities, providing first aid, and maintaining a fun atmosphere. Ideal candidates are energetic, communicative, and ready to respond in emergencies.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older.
• Must swim 200 yards in 15 minutes.
• Understand rescue techniques, first aid, and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Monitor swimmers in wave pool and water attractions.
• Act as first responder to emergencies.
• Ensure guests have a safe riding experience.

Skills

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

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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 frontline keeping our guests safe. Soak up amazing benefits and make money while getting your summer tan! Apply now and apply the sunscreen later.

What You Will Be Doing

• Keep a close eye on swimmers in the wave pool, lazy river, and many exciting water attractions
• Act as a first responder and jump in the water to keep guests safe
• Assist guests in and out of rafts and cycle through the line efficiently
• Calculate the proper dispatch interval between riders
• Provide guests with a safe and enjoyable ride experience
• Keep ride patios and midways clean and looking great
  
  

How You Will Do It

• Ability to work in an environment as fast-paced as our water slides
• Will complete and maintain Ellis and Associates training and certification
• Pass ride certification tests with 100% accuracy
• Understand basic rescue techniques, first aid, and CPR
• Strong attention to detail, not easily distracted, and commitment to safety
• Friendly, outgoing personality
• Positive attitude to make guests excited about their ride or swim
• Must react well in stressful and emergency situations
  
  

What You Will Need

• Must be 16 years or older
• 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
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services

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