Lifeguard - Part-Time with Training & Certifications

American Dream; East Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

American Dream Lifeguard position requires vigilance and friendly guest interaction to ensure a safe water park experience. You will supervise pools and hot tubs, enforce rules, and assist guests with water attractions while presenting a professional image.

Training in First Aid, CPR, and Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Training is provided; must be a strong swimmer and able to pass testing. Part-time role with flexible availability Monday through Sunday in a busy year‑round setting.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience is an asset.
• Safety minded with the ability to stay calm in emergency situations.
• Must have excellent communication, written and interpersonal skills.
• Enjoy working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be an adept swimmer.
• Training is provided but you must be a strong swimmer.
• Ability to successfully complete certification in First Aid, CPR, and Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Training.
• This is a part-time position that requires flexible availability Monday through Sunday.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a constant, uninterrupted surveillance of guests in pools and hot tubs.
• Responding to major and minor first aid situations and distressed swimmers.
• Enforcing safety rules and regulations, and instruct and reinforce the proper use of Water Park attractions to our guests.
• Presenting a professional appearance at all times and maintain a high standard of customer service.
• Monitoring and supervising first aid facility and attending to any guests arriving needing medical assistance.
• Responding to guest concerns, questions, and requests regarding waterslides and facility.
• Being actively involved in creating and maintaining a safe environment for all staff and guests.
• Safe operation of attractions including slide dispatch, runouts, catch pools, hot tubs, and wave pools.
• Other responsibilities as required.

Skills

Customer service

Safety minded

Communication skills

Team player

Strong swimmer

Job description

American Dream Lifeguard position requires vigilance and friendly guest interaction to ensure a safe water park experience. You will supervise pools and hot tubs, enforce rules, and assist guests with water attractions while presenting a professional image.

Training in First Aid, CPR, and Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Training is provided; must be a strong swimmer and able to pass testing. Part-time role with flexible availability Monday through Sunday in a busy year‑round setting.