Lifeguard - $17/HR

Six Flags Great America; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading amusement park as a Lifeguard, ensuring guest safety and providing excellent customer service. You will respond to emergencies, maintain cleanliness, and enforce safety regulations while working in a fun and dynamic environment. Enjoy perks like free park admission and discounted season passes.

Benefits

FREE admission to our park and other Six Flags Parks!

FREE tickets for family and friends!

Discounted Season Passes

Discounts on Food and Merchandise

Enjoy Team Member Exclusive Events

Qualifications

• Must be able to swim a minimum of 50 yards non-stop.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency situations efficiently with a teamwork approach.
• Maintain a clean work area to promote safety.
• Deliver friendly announcements to guests.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer Service

Education

Shallow Water Lifeguard Certification

Job description

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Six Flags Great America provided pay range

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Base pay range

$17.00/hr - $17.00/hr

• 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.
  
  

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: 16
• 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 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
  
  

Other Functions

All other duties assigned or necessary to support the park as a whole.

Perks

• FREE admission to our park and other Six Flags Parks!
• FREE tickets for family and friends!
• Discounted Season Passes
• Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Enjoy Team Member Exclusive Events
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services

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