Lifeguard

Carowinds

Huntersville (NC)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 24,000

Part time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Free park admission
Free tickets for friends and family
10% food discount, 20% merchandise

Job summary

Carolina Harbor is seeking lifeguards to protect and engage guests at our water attractions. The role involves monitoring shallow water and deep water areas, enforcing safety rules, and delivering excellent guest experiences. Training and certifications are provided for free, and you are paid while completing them.

We value safety, teamwork, and a friendly, inclusive attitude. This position offers on-site work with opportunities to advance and participate in all park activities and events.

Qualifications

  • Lifeguard training and safety certifications required or provided.
  • Ability to communicate safety regulations to guests clearly.
  • Willingness to complete required safety trainings and certifications.

Responsibilities

  • Greet Guests and communicate safety regulations.
  • Monitor and ensure the safety of guests and co-workers.
  • Monitor and enforce waterpark and lifeguard rules.
  • Attend and satisfactorily complete all necessary training programs.

Skills

Lifeguard training
First aid CPR
Guest safety awareness
Communication with guests
Diversity & inclusion mindset
Flexible schedule availability

Job description

Carolina Harbor prides itself on being an elite aquatics team, consistently scoring within the top percentile of aquatic facilities worldwide in accountability, professionalism, and lifeguard skill performance - join the FUN and join our team today! You have the opportunity to be a lifeguard in our shallow water pools and kids areas or in our wavepool and slide pools (deep water).

Lifeguard training classes and certifications are provided for free… and you get paid to complete them!

Greet Guests and communicate safety regulations.

Monitor and ensure the safety of guests and co-workers.

Monitor and enforce waterpark and lifeguard rules.

Attend and satisfactorily complete all necessary training programs.

Some of our amazing perks and benefits:
  • FREE admission to Carowinds and other Cedar Fair parks!
  • FREE tickets for friends and family!
  • 10% discounts on food and 20% discounts on merchandise!
  • Work with people from here, near, and from all over the world!
  • Exclusive associate-only events!
Positions are currently available for those who are 16 or older.
Overview:

$15 / hour

Carolina Harbor prides itself on being an elite aquatics team, consistently scoring within the top percentile of aquatic facilities worldwide in accountability, professionalism, and lifeguard skill performance - join the FUN and join our team today! You have the opportunity to be a lifeguard in our shallow water pools and kids areas or in your wavepool and slide pools (deep water).

Lifeguard training classes and certifications are provided for free… and you get paid to complete them!

  • Greet Guests and communicate safety regulations.
  • Monitor and ensure the safety of guests and co-workers.
  • Monitor and enforce waterpark and lifeguard rules.
  • Attend and satisfactorily complete all necessary training programs.

Carolina Harbor prides itself on being an elite aquatics team, consistently scoring within the top percentile of aquatic facilities worldwide in accountability, professionalism, and lifeguard skill performance - join the FUN and join our team today! You have the opportunity to be a lifeguard in our shallow water pools and kids areas or in the wavepool and slide pools (deep water).

Lifeguard training classes and certifications are provided for free… and you get paid to complete them!

Responsibilities:

We are here to make people happy!! Carowinds associates are enthusiastic about their work because they create fun and memories to last lifetime! They are crucial to providing guests with a variety of engaging activities that reflect and uphold our core values of Integrity, Courtesy, and Inclusiveness.

Qualifications:
  • You!
  • Ability to complete training and meet the standards of the Ellis & Associates International Lifeguard Training Program, including first aid, CPR, water skills, and spinal injury management.
  • People who love helping others and will support the needs of our guests and associates.
  • Good judgement and a commitment to safety.
  • Ability to work and interact with people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Individuals with a passion and excitement about Carowinds.
  • Availability to include some weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
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