Lifeguard

Lake Winnepesaukah Amusements Inc; Rossville (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Winnepesaukah Amusements Inc. is seeking a Lifeguard to ensure guest safety and deliver exceptional service at the water park. Lifeguards respond quickly to emergencies and provide trained medical care as needed.

The role includes opening and closing duties, enforcing safety rules, and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment for guests. Candidates should be able to work weekends/holidays and possess current lifeguard, first aid, and CPR certifications.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of water rescue methods, lifeguarding, and first-aid practices.
• Ability to stay calm and attentive during emergencies and crowded conditions.
• Must attend in-service trainings and be on time for all shifts.
• Licensed lifeguards must maintain current certifications throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare park for daily opening by inspecting areas, cleaning, and setting up equipment.
• Rotate positions to observe guests and ensure safety.
• Provide first aid for minor injuries and oversee emergency actions.
• Enforce ride and park rules for guest safety.
• Report unresolved guest disputes to supervisors.
• Assist with pool closing duties and maintain a clean, safe environment.

Skills

Water rescue knowledge

Patience with guests

Punctuality and presentation

In-service training attendance

Weekend/holiday availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR certificate

Job description

Job Title: Lifeguard

Lifeguards are responsible for providing personal and exceptional guest service, ensuring guest safety, and enforcing all park rules. Lifeguards are expected to quickly respond to all emergencies and provide medical care as trained. In addition, all lifeguards will be expected to work as a team to sustain a clean, safe, and welcoming water park for guests.

Job Responsibilities:

• A few lifeguards prepare the park for daily opening: double-checking all areas for trash or left behind items, cleaning and preparing the cabanas for rental, vacuuming the lazy river, inflating any deflated tubes, putting up all umbrellas, leaf blowing debris and filling up lifeguard coolers with ice and water.
• Rotate positions during shift to observe park guests and ensure safety.
• Care to minor injuries, such as insect stings, small cuts, nose bleeds and bruises.
• Respond to emergency action plan when required.
• Must know and correctly enforce inclement weather policy.
• Enforce ride rules for the safety of all guests.
• Inform head lifeguards or managers about unresolved guest disputes.
• Exemplify a positive attitude, attention to detail and consistent work ethic.
• Helps maintain a positive, safe, and professional working environment and helps make every guest's experience better.
• All lifeguards help perform pool closing duties: stacking up the slide and river tubes in their designated areas, reorganizing lifejackets, cleaning up any trash left in all areas, putting down umbrellas and resetting the lounge furniture.

Education/Experience:

• Attending high school.
• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Must possess a valid American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR Certificate.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires long period of sitting, standing, and water contact.
• Must be able to lift 20+ lbs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have the knowledge of water rescue methods, lifeguarding, first-aid practices and techniques, and possess the ability to carry out water rescues.
• Must have patience with children and adults.
• Must be on time and correctly dressed for all work shifts.
• Must attend in-service training during summer months.
• Must be available for scheduled work on weekends, or holidays.

Safety:

• Promote and practice safe work practices at all times.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
• Adhere to company, state and federal safety standards and regulations.

By submitting your application for employment with Lake WInnepesaukah, you consent to undergo a thorough background investigation as permitted by federal and Georgia state laws. This may include checks on criminal records, education, employment history, and credit (if applicable). You affirm the accuracy of all information provided and understand that any misrepresentation may result in rejection of your application or termination if hired. Your employment will be contingent upon the satisfactory outcome of the background screening. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge and consent to these terms.