Lifeguard

American Dream; East Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

American Dream Lifeguard position requires vigilance and friendly guest interaction to ensure a safe water park experience. You will supervise pools and hot tubs, enforce rules, and assist guests with water attractions while presenting a professional image.

Training in First Aid, CPR, and Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Training is provided; must be a strong swimmer and able to pass testing. Part-time role with flexible availability Monday through Sunday in a busy year‑round setting.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience is an asset.
• Safety minded with the ability to stay calm in emergency situations.
• Must have excellent communication, written and interpersonal skills.
• Enjoy working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be an adept swimmer.
• Training is provided but you must be a strong swimmer.
• Ability to successfully complete certification in First Aid, CPR, and Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Training.
• This is a part-time position that requires flexible availability Monday through Sunday.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a constant, uninterrupted surveillance of guests in pools and hot tubs.
• Responding to major and minor first aid situations and distressed swimmers.
• Enforcing safety rules and regulations, and instruct and reinforce the proper use of Water Park attractions to our guests.
• Presenting a professional appearance at all times and maintain a high standard of customer service.
• Monitoring and supervising first aid facility and attending to any guests arriving needing medical assistance.
• Responding to guest concerns, questions, and requests regarding waterslides and facility.
• Being actively involved in creating and maintaining a safe environment for all staff and guests.
• Safe operation of attractions including slide dispatch, runouts, catch pools, hot tubs, and wave pools.
• Other responsibilities as required.

Skills

Customer service

Safety minded

Communication skills

Team player

Strong swimmer

Job description

The Lifeguard provides guests with an exceptional experience while ensuring safe and proper usage of the facilities, by communicating rules and active supervision of the pool area.

• DreamWorks Water Park is open year round.
• Qualified candidates need to know how to swim. We will provide testing, training and certifications for those that qualify

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintaining a constant, uninterrupted surveillance of guests in pools and hot tubs.
• Responding to major and minor first aid situations and distressed swimmers.
• Enforcing safety rules and regulations, and instruct and reinforce the proper use of Water Park attractions to our guests.
• Presenting a professional appearance at all times and maintain a high standard of customer service.
• Monitoring and supervising first aid facility and attending to any guests arriving needing medical assistance.
• Responding to guest concerns, questions, and requests regarding waterslides and facility.
• Being actively involved in creating and maintaining a safe environment for all staff and guests.
• Safe operation of attractions including slide dispatch, runouts, catch pools, hot tubs, and wave pools.
• Other responsibilities as required.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous customer service experience is an asset
• Safety minded with the ability to stay calm in emergency situations
• Must have excellent communication, written and interpersonal skills
• Enjoy working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Must be an adept swimmer
• Training is provided but you must be a strong swimmer.
• Ability to successfully complete certification in First Aid, CPR, and Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Training
• This is a part-time position that requires flexible availability Monday through Sunday

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand for long periods of time, climb multiple flights of stairs and work in a hot, humid, chlorinated environment
• Swim 200 yards and ability to retrieve 10-pound diving brick from depth of 8 ft. of water
• Tread water for 2 minutes without using your hands
• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Must be able to pass a basic security clearance

American Dream is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment or discrimination. All employment decisions are to be made without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, physical/mental disability, military status or any other basis prohibited by law.