Lifeguard - Hiring Event Coming Up!

Six Flags New England; Agawam (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags New England in Agawam, MA is hiring for a summer aquatics team member. You will help keep guests safe, monitor the wave pools and ride areas, and provide friendly assistance to visitors. Starting wage is $17.00 per hour.

You must be 16+, complete the Ellis & Associates Special Facilities lifeguard course, and pass swim and endurance requirements to work in Hurricane Harbor. Flexible hours, including nights and weekends, are available.

Qualifications

• Must complete Ellis & Associates Special Facilities lifeguard course.
• Able to swim 200 yards in 15 minutes.
• Must lift yourself from water and tread water for two minutes.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining constant vigilance and supervision of guests in Hurricane Harbor water park
• Recognizing and managing aquatic emergencies by utilizing skills taught by Ellis & Associates ILTP
• Assisting guests with questions concerning rides, directions, and policies
• Remaining at a “Test Ready” skill level at all times
• Adhering to all policies, practices, and procedures outlined in the Ellis & Associates ILTP program
• Adhering to bio-hazardous waste disposal procedures, and perform all related duties in compliance with fecal matter exposure policy
• Attending weekly-scheduled in-service training sessions
• Assisting in other areas of the Aquatics Department
• Enforcing all Six Flags New England policies
• Performing all other incidental and related duties as required and assigned

Skills

Lifeguard vigilance

Swim 200 yards

Emergency response

English comms

Job description

Get wet, get paid! Splash into success as part of our amazing aquatics team this summer. Whether you’re watching over the wave pool or loading slide tubes, you’ll be on the front line keeping our guests safe. Soak up amazing benefits and make money while getting your summer tan!

Pay Starting at $17.00/Hour

The HR Office is located at 1756 Main Street in Agawam, MA

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining constant vigilance and supervision of guests in Hurricane Harbor water park
• Recognizing and managing aquatic emergencies by utilizing skills taught by Ellis & Associates ILTP
• Assisting guests with questions concerning rides, directions, and policies
• Remaining at a “Test Ready” skill level at all times
• Adhering to all policies, practices, and procedures outlined in the Ellis & Associates ILTP program
• Adhering to bio-hazardous waste disposal procedures, and perform all related duties in compliance with fecal matter exposure policy
• Attending weekly-scheduled in-service training sessions
• Assisting in other areas of the Aquatics Department
• Enforcing all Six Flags New England policies
• Performing all other incidental and related duties as required and assigned

Qualifications:

• At least 16 years old
• Must successfully complete the Ellis & Associates Special Facilities lifeguard course and once completed, may work in any lifeguard capacity within Hurricane Harbor
• Must be able to swim 200 yards in 15 minutes, retrieve a 10-pound brick from the bottom of a pool, tread water for two minutes, and lift yourself out of the pool
• Willing to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Able to communicate effectively in the English language, including the ability to read, speak, and understand the English language
• Able to meet the physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, including walking long distances, standing for long periods of time, lifting, working at heights, etc.