Lifeguard - Part Time Year-Round

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions; Round Rock (AZ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

401(k) matching

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Employee appreciation events

Discounts at all resorts

Education assistance programs

Job summary

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Round Rock, TX, is seeking a Part Time Lifeguard to ensure guest and associate safety across all waterpark areas. The role requires applying lifeguarding and first aid skills, with certification prerequisites and weekend availability.

A strong emphasis on guest service and teamwork helps create a safe, enjoyable environment. Comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth accompany this position, with support for ongoing training and certification as

Qualifications

• Must be available to work weekends.
• English communication (read, write, speak) required.
• Bi-lingual skills preferred but not required.
• Experience in a large resort or waterpark is helpful.
• Must complete Lifeguard Certification Course before employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guests feel welcome and safe with responsive, friendly service.
• Maintain safety standards per NSC and Kalahari procedures through leadership by example.
• Collaborate with maintenance to keep equipment safe and clean via inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Apply lifesaving skills and first aid to guests and associates as needed.
• Assist with daily startup and closure of water park attractions and maintain park cleanliness.

Skills

Good verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

Lifeguard Certification

Job description

Help Deliver the Kalahari Experience

At Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, we don’t just create vacations—we craft unforgettable experiences. Home to America’s Largest Indoor Waterparks, our African-inspired resorts offer world-class dining, luxurious spas, thrilling entertainment, and cutting-edge convention centers that redefine hospitality.

But we’re more than a resort. As a family-owned company, our Promise is simple: Lead with Love. This means caring deeply for our guests, associates, and communities—treating people like family, giving back generously, and creating spaces where everyone feels valued.

Through our partnership with charity: water, we’re also committed to bringing clean water to one million people in Africa.

Lifeguard – Part Time Year-Round

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking a Part Time Lifeguard. In this role, you will be responsible for the safety of guests/associates in all pools, hot tubs, slides, attractions, and interactive features in all the waterpark areas; applying life-saving skills and first aid to any guest who is in need.

As part of our leadership team, you’ll embody our Promise to Lead with Love—guiding, supporting, and inspiring associates while delivering extraordinary guest experiences. You’ll ensure a safe and enjoyable environment through vigilant monitoring, quick response to emergencies, and friendly interactions. You’ll work collaboratively with the team and uphold safety standards that protect both guests and staff.

Pay rate: $13 - 14/hour

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that all guests feel welcome and safe and are given responsive, friendly, and courteous service at all times.
• Maintain the high standards set forth by the National Aquatics Safety Company and the Kalahari safety procedures through leading by example and supporting all staff members.
• Work with the waterpark maintenance team to ensure that all equipment is kept safe, clean and kept in excellent working condition through monitoring of daily, weekly, monthly, and annual inspections and by following the equipment’s’ preventative maintenance programs.
• Apply lifesaving skills and first aid to any guest/associate who is in need.
• Assist with daily startup and closure procedures of water park attractions, indoor and outdoor, including trash removal, towel collection, equipment, tubes, and lost and found, and park cleanliness

What We’re Looking For

• Must be available to work weekends.
• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to present information in one-on-one, small group situations to customers, clients and other associates is a must.
• Must be able to communicate, read, write and speak English effectively. Bi-lingual skills are preferred but not required.
• Experience in a large resort or recreational/waterpark is helpful.

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing and passing the Kalahari Lifeguard Certification Course.

A Sampling of Our Benefits

Our team enjoys a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Career growth opportunities with promotion from within
• 401(k) matching, paid time off, and holiday compensation
• Health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time associates
• Employee appreciation events, discounts, and perks at all resorts
• Education assistance programs to help advance your career

Be Part of Something Extraordinary

At Kalahari, we believe the best leaders Lead with Love—because love builds trust, inspires growth, and creates experiences that last a lifetime. That’s why we’re proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers, America’s Best Employers for Women, and by USA TODAY as the #1 Best Indoor Water Park.

Here, careers thrive, innovation is encouraged, and every day brings new opportunities to create meaningful moments. Whether you’re delivering guest service, crafting memorable meals, or leading a team, your work makes a real impact.

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Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.