Lifeguard: Water Park Safety & Guest Care Pro

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor in Gurnee, IL is seeking a Lifeguard to provide attentive swimmer surveillance and respond to emergencies with professionalism. You will perform Water Attendant duties, enforce rider requirements, and maintain a safe, clean environment while working outdoors in varied weather.

Requirements include certification as a Shallow Water Lifeguard, ability to swim, and willingness to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays; strong communication and teamwork

Qualifications

• Must be able to achieve, and maintain, certification as a Shallow Water Lifeguard.
• Must be able to swim a minimum of 50 yards non-stop.
• Must be able to retrieve a 10lb brick from a minimum of 5 feet of water.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency situations in a professional and efficient manner with a teamwork approach.
• Perform Water Attendant duties and responsibilities as needed.
• Interact with Guests on a one-on-one basis or in large groups and maintain professionalism.
• Communicate and enforce all rider requirements and restrictions.
• Responsible for the proper and safe operation of rides/attractions in the water park.
• Deliver friendly and informative announcements to Guests in small and large groups.
• Maintain a clean work area to promote a safe working environment and help eliminate hazards.
• Assist with maintaining park cleanliness throughout the day and end-of-day cleaning tasks.
• Complete attraction certification tests, corrected to 100% proficiency.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

Teamwork

English communication

Strong swimming

Outdoor work

Job description

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor in Gurnee, IL is seeking a Lifeguard to provide attentive swimmer surveillance and respond to emergencies with professionalism. You will perform Water Attendant duties, enforce rider requirements, and maintain a safe, clean environment while working outdoors in varied weather.

Requirements include certification as a Shallow Water Lifeguard, ability to swim, and willingness to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays; strong communication and teamwork