Lifeguard

Six Flags New England; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags New England is seeking seasonal aquatics staff to supervise guests at Hurricane Harbor, ensuring safety and pleasant experiences. You’ll enforce policies, respond to emergencies, and assist guests with questions about rides and park rules.

The role requires completion of the Ellis & Associates Special Facilities lifeguard course and strong English communication. Ideal candidates can swim 200 yards, tread water for two minutes, and work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be able to swim 200 yards in 15 minutes or less.
• Able to tread water for 2 minutes.
• Strong English reading, speaking, and comprehension.
• Willing to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain constant vigilance and supervision of guests in Hurricane Harbor water park.
• Recognize and manage aquatic emergencies using Ellis & Associates ILTP techniques.
• Assist guests with questions about rides, directions, and policies.
• Remain at a “Test Ready” skill level at all times.
• Adhere to policies and procedures from the Ellis & Associates ILTP program.
• Comply with bio-hazardous waste disposal procedures and related safety policies.
• Attend weekly in-service training sessions.
• Assist in other areas of the Aquatics Department as needed.
• Enforce all Six Flags New England policies.
• Perform other incidental duties as required.

Skills

Swim 200 yards

Tread water 2 min

English communication

Flexible hours

Education

Ellis & Associates Special Facilities 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.