Lifeguard - Part Time/Full Time, Walt Disney World

The Walt Disney Company (Germany) GmbH; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Lifeguards to ensure the safety of Guests at their aquatic areas. This role includes monitoring pool activities, responding to emergencies, and performing lifesaving techniques. Ideal candidates will possess strong observational skills and excellent communication abilities. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of a world-renowned resort while making a meaningful impact on Guest experiences. This position offers flexible scheduling and a range of benefits, including Cast discounts and tuition assistance. If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, apply today!

Benefits

Cast Discounts

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and available full-time or part-time.
• Strong observational and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Guests in aquatic areas to ensure safety.
• Act as a first responder in emergencies and perform lifesaving techniques.
• Maintain cleanliness of the pool deck and assist Guests.

Skills

Observational Skills

Verbal Communication

Lifesaving Techniques

Physical Fitness

Education

Lifeguard Training

Job description

Do you have a passion to be a first responder? We are looking for Lifeguards to provide a safe environment while our Guests are enjoying our aquatic areas at the Walt Disney World Resort. If you would like to take on this challenge, apply today!

The pay rate for this role in Florida is $18.25 per hour for Shallow Water Lifeguards, and $19.25 per hour for Deep Water Lifeguards.

Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor Guests in aquatic/pool areas and provide constant surveillance of pool areas to ensure Guest safety.
• Act as a first responder to emergency situations.
• Perform lifesaving techniques, CPR, and first aid procedures in emergency situations.
• Stand for long periods while monitoring the pool deck.
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the pool deck by removing used towels, life jackets, and trash.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Full-time requires full availability every day, including weekends and holidays, with any shift including evenings.
• Part-time requires full availability for any 3 days, any shift, including evenings.
• Strong observational skills to proactively identify Guest needs and ensure safety guidelines are followed.
• Excellent verbal communication skills to positively engage with Guests, Cast Members, and leadership.
• Pass a vision screening (at least 20/25 vision, corrected or uncorrected) and a hearing screening at hire to detect and respond to noises and distress signals.
• Lifeguard training is provided and must be successfully completed.
• Ability to lift Guests in and out of the pool up to 100 lbs. or more with assistance.
• Pass the Shallow Water Swim Test: swim 50 yards, feet-first dive to retrieve a 10-pound brick from 5 feet depth. Physical role involving heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, and kneeling.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Lifeguarding or Swimming Instructor experience.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Additional Information:

At Walt Disney World, we are makers and doers. Enjoy outstanding perks like Cast discounts and tuition assistance through Disney Aspire.

SCHEDULE AVAILABILITY: Our parks operate 24/7 year-round. Shifts may start as early as 5:00 am or end as late as 5:00 am. Scheduling is based on seniority.

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