Lifeguard

Six Flags St. Louis; Eureka (MO); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags St. Louis in Eureka, MO seeks a lifeguard for Hurricane Harbor to ensure safe operation and rapid response to aquatic emergencies. The role emphasizes vigilant guest supervision and adherence to Ellis & Associates ILTP standards.

Responsibilities include constant surveillance, implementing water rescue techniques, and maintaining readiness through ongoing training. Outdoor work in varied weather and teamwork with aquatic staff are required for daily operations.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Must remain calm in stressful and emergency situations.
• Must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Must be professional, self-motivated, able to multi-task and have an enthusiastic attitude.
• Must have strong teamwork skills and the ability to work with others.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining constant vigilance and supervision of Guests in the Hurricane Harbor Waterpark.
• Recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies by utilizing lifeguard skills and techniques.
• Maintain a "Test-Ready" skill level at all times after certification.
• Adhere to all policies, practices, and procedures in the Ellis & Associates ILTP program.
• Assist in other areas of the Aquatics Department.
• Must attend 4 hours of In-Service training each month.
• Enforce all Six Flags Policies.
• Communicate safety policies to Guests.
• Maintain Six Flags' Guest First Standards.
• Maintain a regular, prompt attendance.
• Other duties as deemed necessary by management

Skills

Effective communication

Calm under pressure

Outdoor work

Professionalism

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Job description

Provide the safe and effcient operation of an attraction in Hurricane Harbor with a depth of no more than five fee. Responsible for preventing aquatic emergencies and resolving problems using professional lifeguard skills and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining constant vigilance and supervision of Guests in the Hurricane Harbor Waterpark.
• Recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies by utilizing skills taught by Ellis & Associates ILTP.
• Maintain a "Test-Ready" skill level at all times after certification.
• Adhere to all policies, practices, and procedures outlined in the Ellis & Associates ILTP program.
• Assist in other areas of the Aquatics Department.
• Must attend 4 hours of In-Service training each month.
• Enforce all Six Flags Policies.
• Communicate safety policies to Guests.
• Maintain Six Flags' Guest First Standards.
• Maintain a regular, prompt attendance.
• Other duties as deemed necessary by management

Qualifications

• Minimum Age: 15
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Must be able to successfully pass all applicable lifeguard training and licensing through Jeff Ellis & Associates, including practical and written tests, demonstrating abilities in water rescue techniques, basic first aid and CPR.
• Must remain calm in stressful and emergency situations.
• Must be able to exit from a pool/attraction at any point without the use of ladders, steps, or a zero depth exit.
• Must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Must be professional, self-motivated, the ability to multi-task and have an enthusiastic attitude
• Must have strong teamwork skills and the ability to work with others