Lifeguard

Snowshoe Mountain Resort; Elkins (WV); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a renowned mountain resort where you can work as a lifeguard this summer! Join a dynamic team that values safety and hospitality while enjoying the beautiful outdoor environment. As a lifeguard, you will ensure the safety of guests in and around the water, maintain the cleanliness of facilities, and provide exceptional service. With perks like free skiing privileges, employee housing, and discounts, this role offers a unique blend of work and play. If you're passionate about outdoor activities and enjoy making connections, this job is perfect for you!

Benefits

Affordable on-mountain employee housing

Free skiing and snowboarding privileges

Medical Benefits

401k plan

Discounted Friends and Family Lift Ticket Vouchers

30% off food & beverage locations

Pro Deals from top brands

Qualifications

• Must have current lifeguard, CPR, BLS, and AED certifications.
• Regular swimming practice and skills maintenance required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guest safety by maintaining a vigilant watch over the swimming area.
• Perform regular cleaning and maintenance of pool and lake facilities.
• Assist guests with questions and provide information about the facilities.

Skills

Lifeguard Certification

CPR

Basic Life Support

AED Certification

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Seasonal (Seasonal)
Summer 2025!

Work, Play, Get Paid, and Enjoy the Perks!

• Work Location: 10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, WV 26209
• Pay: $15.75 per hour
• Start Date: Mid-May with positions available through the summer season
• Seasonal: This position is available from Late May to the Beginning of October, aligning with our winter ski and summer bike seasons. Seasonal work involves temporary employment tied to specific times of the year
• Schedule: May require working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Employee Perks:

• Housing: Affordable on-mountain employee housing available for rent.
• Free skiing and snowboarding privileges at Alterra resorts + Discounts on Ikon Passes!
• Medical Benefits - Minimal Essentials Coverage while employed
• 401k plan available to any employee over the age of 18
• Discounted Friends and Family Lift Ticket Vouchers
• 30% off Snowshoe food & beverage locations (excludes alcohol), 30% off soft goods like clothes, 15% off hard goods like skis at Snowshoe owned retail locations.
• Pro Deals from some of the industry's top brands such as North Face, Darn Tough, and many many more!

Why Work with Us?

• Join us as an Ellis certified lifeguard at our Split Rock Pools! We provide Ellis certification and training at the resort. We're seeking enthusiastic and attentive individuals to ensure a safe and enjoyable swim environment for our guests.
• Adventure Awaits: Explore the stunning Snowshoe Mountain and enjoy all the outdoor activities it has to offer while you work.
• Make Connections: Meet guests and employees from across the country and around the world and provide them with exceptional hospitality that makes Snowshoe their home away from home.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain professional knowledge by having current lifeguard, CPR, basic life support, and AED certifications and regular in-service training.
• Provides guests with a safe swimming facility by maintaining your zone of protection, making save, and making safety checks as necessary.
• Serve guests by checking them into the facility and answering questions
• Maintains professional skills by swimming on a regular basis and working on skills with other lifeguards.
• Maintains operations by following defined procedures and guidelines, filling out reports, and acting on the situation if there is an incident.
• Maintains pool appearance by vacuuming the pool, cleaning pool tiles, and keeping the pool deck clean.
• Maintains lake appearance by raking the beach, setting up/taking down chairs and umbrellas, cleaning inflatables and boats, and inspecting equipment for safety.
• Maintains appearance of the facilities by cleaning bathrooms, pool deck, rugs, sauna room, beach area, and washing towels.
• Maintains work area by picking up trash and shoveling snow.
• Assist guests with launching boats from the beach and provide related information to guests.
• Provide daily startup and shutdown of the pool and lake facilities.
• Enforce established guidelines for guest safety and experience.
• Maintains appearance of areas by raking beach, mowing grass, tending to the landscaping, and keeping the workplace clean and tidy.
• Lifeguard, CPR, BLS, and AED certifications (On job training will be provided)

Preferred Experience:

• Lifeguard Certification
• First Aid/CPR/AED

All Information above is subject to change at any time.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Snowshoe is an equal opportunity employer.