Lifeguard - 15+

Six Flags St. Louis; Eureka (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags St. Louis in Eureka, MO is seeking motivated lifeguards for Hurricane Harbor to ensure safe operation of attractions and guest safety with lifeguard skills and CPR.

You will maintain constant vigilance, respond to aquatic emergencies, attend monthly in-service training, enforce park policies, and work outdoors in various weather conditions. Requirements include 15+ age, effective communication, lifeguard certification, ability to stay calm under pressure, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must pass lifeguard training and licensing through Jeff Ellis & Associates ILTP, including practical and written tests.
• Must remain calm in stressful emergencies and demonstrate water rescue, first aid and CPR skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and work with others.
• Must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Enforce Six Flags policies and maintain guest safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain constant vigilance and supervision of Guests in Hurricane Harbor Waterpark.
• Recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies using lifeguard skills.
• Maintain a Test-Ready skill level after certification.
• Attend 4 hours of In-Service training each month.
• Communicate safety policies to Guests and enforce park rules.
• Assist in other areas of the Aquatics Department as needed.
• Maintain regular, prompt attendance and Six Flags Guest First Standards.
• Other duties as deemed necessary by management.

Skills

Lifeguard skills

Communication

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Education

Lifeguard training & licensing

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