Lifeguard - $17.00/HR

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

Job summary

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor in Gurnee, IL, is seeking a vigilant Water Park Attendant to supervise swimmers, enforce rider requirements, and respond to emergencies with teamwork and professionalism.

Responsibilities include assisting guests, operating rides safely, maintaining park cleanliness, and completing required lifeguard certifications and in-service trainings. Strong English communication and physical endurance are essential for this outdoor, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to achieve and maintain Shallow Water Lifeguard certification.
• Must be able to swim minimum 50 yards non-stop and retrieve items underwater.
• Must be able to work varied shifts including days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies professionally and efficiently with a teamwork approach.
• Assist Guests with a positive attitude and provide efficient customer service.
• Interact with Guests individually or in groups while maintaining professionalism.
• Enforce rider requirements and restrictions (height/weight, swimwear, seating, etc.).
• Operate water park rides/attractions safely and ensure proper daily maintenance and cleanliness.

Skills

Shallow Water Lifeguard certification

Teamwork

Customer service

English communication

Safety awareness

Job description

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.

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