Lifeguard - Part Time/Full Time, Walt Disney World

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks dedicated Lifeguards to ensure the safety of guests in aquatic areas. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with visitors while maintaining a secure environment at a world-renowned resort. Lifeguards will monitor pool activities, respond to emergencies, and uphold safety standards. With competitive pay and a variety of benefits, this position invites passionate individuals to join a team that values safety and guest experience. If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, apply today and be part of creating magical moments for families.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Financial benefits

Cast exclusive discounts

Tuition assistance through Disney Aspire

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and pass vision/hearing screenings.
• Lifeguard training provided; must complete successfully.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Guests in aquatic areas and provide constant surveillance.
• Act as a first responder and perform life-saving techniques.

Skills

Strong observational skills

Verbal communication skills

Lifeguard training

Ability to perform life-saving techniques

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lifeguard - Part Time/Full Time, Walt Disney World

Job ID: 1269699BR

Location: Orlando, Florida, United States / Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States

Business: Walt Disney World Resort

Date posted: 4月. 21, 2025

Job Summary:

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: Disney 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 life-saving techniques, CPR, and first aid procedures in emergency situations.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time while monitoring the pool deck.
• Work in outdoor settings during 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 of age.
• Full Time requires full availability every day of the week/weekends and holidays included, 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 being followed.
• Strong verbal communication skills (able to positively engage with Guests, Cast Members, and leadership).
• Observe all sections of an assigned zone.
• Pass a vision screening with at least 20/25 vision, corrected or uncorrected.
• Pass a hearing screening at the time of hire to validate the ability to detect and respond to noises and distress signals in an aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.
• Lifeguard training is provided and must be successfully completed.
• Perform work that may involve lifting Guests in and out of the pool up to 100 lbs. or more with assistance.
• Shallow Water Swim Test: ability to swim 50 yards, feet-first dive to retrieve a 10-pound brick from a depth of 5 feet. Physical role requiring heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, and kneeling.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Lifeguarding or Swimming Instructor experience preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.

Additional Information:

At Walt Disney World, we are makers and doers. Experience the Disney Difference through outstanding and unique perks and benefits like Cast exclusive discounts and access to tuition assistance through Disney Aspire.

SCHEDULE AVAILABILITY: Our Theme Parks and Resort Hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and some shifts may start as early as 5:00 AM while some may end as late as 3:00 AM, 4:00 AM, or 5:00 AM. Please note that the principles of seniority are used to schedule all roles.

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About Walt Disney World Resort:

Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation, and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters, and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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