Lifeguard - $16.50/HR

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor in Gurnee, IL is seeking a Water Attendant/Lifeguard to monitor pool areas, respond to incidents, and enforce safety rules. You will work outdoors, standing watch and assisting guests with a professional, courteous attitude.

Applicants must be 15+, hold Shallow Water Lifeguard certification, and maintain rescue skills. Shifts include days, nights, weekends, and holidays, with training provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum Age: 15
• Shallow Water Lifeguard certification required
• Maintain rescue skills at test-ready level
• Swim 50 yards non-stop
• Retrieve a 10lb brick from 5 ft water
• Swim across 10 ft underwater
• Exit pool without ladder
• 4 hours of in-service training per month
• Varied shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• English communication skills required
• Stand/walk 7–10 hours daily across surfaces
• Vision 20/25 or better
• Lift/carry 50 lbs for 25 feet
• Excellent guest/co-worker communication
• Willing to work outdoors in various weather
• Strong teamwork and ability to multi-task

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies with teamwork and efficiency.
• Resolve guest concerns with positive attitude and swift service.
• Interact with guests individually or in groups, maintaining professionalism.
• Enforce rider requirements and restrictions clearly.
• Ensure safe operation of water park rides/attractions.
• Deliver friendly, informative announcements to guests.
• Keep work area clean to promote safety and reduce hazards.
• Assist with park cleanliness and end-of-day tasks.
• Complete attraction certification tests to 100% proficiency.
• Complete witness statements and required docs accurately.
• Maintain grooming and uniform guidelines at all times.
• Follow park policies consistently.
• Work in all weather conditions (heat, cold, sun, rain, wind).
• Perform Water Attendant duties as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

English communication

Lifeguard fitness

Emergency response

Education

Shallow Water Lifeguard certification

Job description

Overview

Provides attentive swimmer surveillance of incidents and response to any emergency situation with efficiency and professionalism. This position requires teamwork abilities, a positive attitude, and responsibility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency situations in a professional and efficient manner with a teamwork approach.
• Solve and handle Guest concerns with a positive attitude and efficient customer service.
• Interact with Guests on a one-on-one basis or in large groups and maintain professionalism.
• Communicate and enforce all rider requirements and restrictions. (i.e. height and/or weight restrictions, proper swimwear, proper riding position, etc.)
• Responsible for the proper and safe operation of rides/attractions in the water park.
• Deliver friendly and informative announcements to Guests in small and large groups.
• Maintain a clean work area to promote a safe working environment and help eliminate hazards.
• Assist with maintaining park cleanliness throughout the day and end-of-day cleaning tasks.
• Complete attraction certification tests, corrected to 100% proficiency.
• Complete Witness Statements and/or other required documentation accurately and legibly as needed.
• Maintain proper grooming and uniform guidelines at all times.
• Follow and enforce all park policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner at all times.
• Maintain all job duties in all weather conditions including, but not limited to heat, cold, sun, rain, and wind.

Perform Water Attendant duties and responsibilities as needed

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum Age: 15
• Must be able to achieve, and maintain, certification as a Shallow Water Lifeguard.
• Responsible for maintaining all rescue skills at a “test-ready” level.
• Must be able to swim a minimum of 50 yards non-stop.
• Must be able to retrieve a 10lb. brick from a minimum of 5 feet of water
• Must be able to swim across 10 feet under water.
• Must be able to exit out of a pool without using a ladder.
• Must complete a minimum of 4 hours of in-service training per month.
• Must be able to work varied shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in the English language, including the ability to read, speak, and understand.
• Must be able to stand in and move through water for periods of time at water depths from 0 to 6 feet.
• Must be able to stand and walk a minimum of 7 to 10 hours a day over various number of surfaces.
• Must be able to continuously kneel, use hand-eye coordination, maintain a minimum of 20/25 vision or have 20/25 corrected vision.
• Must be able to continuously pull, push, and hold tubes, rafts, and mats.
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50lbs. for a minimum of 25 feet over various surfaces.
• Must have excellent communication skills to interact effectively with guests, co-workers, and leadership.
• Must be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• 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