Lifeguard: Pay Starting at $17.50/Hour

Six Flags New England; Agawam (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading entertainment provider as a Lifeguard, ensuring guest safety in a vibrant aquatic environment. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy free park admission and unique employee rewards, making your summer both fun and rewarding. This role provides hands-on training as well as an opportunity to grow within a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Free admission to Six Flags parks

Complimentary tickets for friends and family

Scholarship opportunities

401K for eligible employees

Qualifications

• Must be 16 or older, able to swim and communicate in English.
• Must complete the Ellis & Associates lifeguard course.
• Flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise guests in the water park and respond to emergencies.
• Assist guests with questions and maintain safety standards.
• Attend weekly training and enforce park policies.

Skills

Ability to swim 200 yards

Basic rescue techniques

First aid and CPR

Attention to detail

Friendly personality

Education

At least 16 years old

Job description

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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! Apply now and apply the sunscreen later. The Lifeguard position is a Rapid Hire Role!

Pay Starting at $17.50/hour!

What does Rapid Hire mean? The Rapid Hiring Process is designed to get you through the hiring process in an efficient manner! Applications include interview style questions to allow us to get to know you, and determine whether you would be a good fit for Team Six. Job offers will be determined based on the answers you provide!

As a Lifeguard at the Thrill Capital of New England…

You’ll Contribute To Our Mission By

Providing guests with a safe and enjoyable experience

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; including acting as a first responder and administering first aid

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

Maintaining a clean and safe work environment

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

You’ll Do It With Your

Ability to work in an environment as fast-paced as our water slides

Ability successfully complete the Ellis & Associates Special Facilities lifeguard course and once completed, may work in any lifeguard capacity within Hurricane Harbor

Ability 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

Understanding of basic rescue techniques, first aid, and CPR

Strong attention to detail, not easily distracted, and commitment to safety

Friendly, outgoing personality

Positive attitude to make guests excited about their ride or swim

Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

You’ll Know You’re Ready When

At least 16 years or older

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.

What You’ll Get

Free admission to Six Flags parks

Complimentary day tickets and season passes for friends and family

Scholarship opportunities

Exclusive employee rewards and events like ride nights and picnics

Discounts on food and merchandise while visiting as a guest, and additional discounts though our Perk Spot program

401K for eligible employees

Note: This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Team Members may perform other related duties as required, meeting the on-going needs of the company.

As a company that welcomes millions of guests to our parks annually, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is committed to fostering a workplace culture in which diversity, equity, and inclusion are embraced and promoted. We strive to create a sense of belonging, where our associates and guests are treated with respect and made to feel welcome. We aim to create a culture where our differences are celebrated, recognizing that the best ideas are born from opportunity and that each of us can contribute meaningfully when included in the conversation.

At Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, our team has helped us become a world leader in creating FUN experiences for all. More than 28 million guests visit us every year, enjoying our regional amusement park and waterparks along with our resort, hotel, and recreational properties. Within a creative, supportive work culture that celebrates our differences, our team members make sure that every individual is treated with respect and made to feel welcomed. In our parks and on our team, everyone contributes meaningfully and wholeheartedly to the FUN!

Six Flags New England is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a Drug Free Workplace

If you are able to answer "YES" to all of the following questions, please continue the application process by clicking "Apply"

Can you provide legal documentation establishing your identity and eligibility to be legally employed in the United States?

Are you able to perform the essential functions of the job for which you are applying with or without reasonable accommodation?

Within the last 90 days, can you state that you have not used illegal or social drugs (excluding marijuana), such as MDMA (Molly), cocaine and crystal methamphetamine?

I am willing to agree that future text messages relating to Six Flags, Inc., including company news, job posting application status updates, and other information, may be sent on behalf of Six Flags, Inc. to the cell phone number I provide.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the notice from the Department of Labor.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Entertainment Providers

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