Lifeguard

Great Wolf Lodge; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading waterpark as a Lifeguard! This role is crucial for ensuring the safety and enjoyment of guests in a vibrant environment. You'll receive comprehensive training, including First Aid and CPR certifications, and enjoy flexible scheduling. With a focus on career growth and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a difference while having fun. Great perks await, including discounted vacations and wellness programs, making it an ideal starting point for your career in hospitality and recreation. Dive into this rewarding role today!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with Employer Match

Paid Vacation Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Vacations

Flexible Scheduling

On-the-job Training

Scholarship Fund

Diversity and Inclusion Programs

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided for lifeguard certification.
• Must be at least 16 years old and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise swimmers and guests, ensuring safety during park hours.
• Respond to emergencies and administer first aid when necessary.
• Enforce waterpark rules and maintain a clean environment.

Skills

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Lifeguard Training

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Pay: $17 per hour

At Great Wolf, Lifeguard is one of the most important positions in the lodge, as they are vital to ensuring the safety of our guests, their families, and anyone that visits our waterpark attractions. No matter the situation, Great Wolf lifeguards are trained to respond and ensure all guests enjoy a safe and fun environment.

Hiring immediately with full-time, part-time, and flexible scheduling - must be at least sixteen (16) years or older except for some locations and aquatics positions, such as lifeguard, where the requirement is at least fifteen (15) years or older.

Join our Pack:

• Grow your career: A great place to start or advance your career with cross-training, scholarship fund, and talent development programs at all levels.
• Great Perks: Take advantage of exclusive perks for you, your family, and friends - including discounted vacations and employee referral incentives.
• Learn While You Earn: Gain access to Great Wolf University for on-the-job training, functional, and leadership training.
• Prioritize Your Well-Being: We offer flexible scheduling, access to a holistic wellness program and technology, and support through our Employee Assistance Program and Employee Relief Fund.
• Celebrate Your Uniqueness: Join a team that cheers for diversity and inclusion through programs that make everyone feel welcome and recognized.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Telehealth resources
• Life insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation time off
• Paid parental leave

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervises and provides surveillance of swimmers and guests during park hours, special events, and training sessions.
• Responds to emergency situations in assigned zone.
• Assists in communicating emergency situations outside of assigned zone.
• Administers and coordinates emergency first aid as necessary.
• Enforces the rules and regulations of the waterpark.
• Advises aquatics management of unsafe and unsanitary conditions.
• Provides superior customer service to all guests by assisting all in a polite and expedient manner.
• Performs daily routine chores and maintenance of waterpark to ensure neat and orderly appearance.
• Performing within Ellis Certification standards.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• No experience required, training provided.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Ability and willingness to achieve Certification in First Aid, CPR and Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Training.
• Successful completions of criminal background check and drug screen.

Desired Qualifications & Traits:

• Good oral communication skills.
• Prior First Aid, CPR, AED experience.
• Prior lifeguard training and/or experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Swim 50 yards in 4 ft. of water and retrieve a 10 lb brick from the bottom of pool.
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Capable of prolonged exposure to hot and humid environments.
• Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs.
• Minimum of 20/25 corrected or uncorrected vision and no permanent eye abnormalities.

Application Instructions:

Click on "Apply Now" or chat with a recruiter (bottom of your screen on Great Wolf’s website). After a brief application, all qualified applicants will be immediately invited to set up an interview or attend an upcoming hiring event.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)