Lifeguard - Winter 26.27

Alterra; Snowshoe (WV); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-mountain housing

Medical benefits

Free skiing privileges

401k plan

Ikon Pass discounts

Dining discounts

Retail discounts

Pro deals

Job summary

Alterra is hiring a lifeguard for the Snowshoe Mountain resort on a seasonal basis. The role requires lifeguard, CPR, BLS, and AED certifications, with on‑the‑job training provided.

You will ensure guest safety in the pool and lake areas, perform safety checks, check guests in, and assist with water-related activities. On‑mountain perks and housing are available for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Lifeguard, CPR, BLS, and AED certifications (on‑the‑job training provided).
• Experience with ocean/pool safety is a plus.
• Ability to work in a seasonal, on‑mountain setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current lifeguard, CPR, basic life support, and AED certifications through ongoing training.
• Provide guests with a safe swimming facility by enforcing safety protocols and performing safety checks.
• Check guests into the facility and answer questions to assist their visit.
• Maintain pool and beach areas, including cleaning and equipment inspection.
• Support operations by following procedures, filing reports, and responding to incidents.
• Assist guests with launching boats from the beach and provide related information.
• Conduct daily startup/shutdown of pool and lake facilities and enforce guest safety guidelines.
• Keep facilities clean and tidy, including pool deck, bathrooms, and surrounding areas.

Skills

Lifeguard Certification

First Aid/CPR/AED

Job description

Seasonal

Work, Play, Get Paid, and Enjoy the Perks!

• Housing: Affordable on-mountain employee housing available for rent.

• Work Location: 10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, WV 26209

• Pay: $15.75 per hour

• Start Date: The end of November and beginning of December with positions available throughout the season.

• Seasonal: Seasonal work involves temporary employment tied to specific times of the year.

• Schedule: May require working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

• If you’re seeing this job, we’re still hiring and accepting applications

Employee Perks:

• Medical Benefits – Minimal Essentials Coverage available
• Free skiing and snowboarding privileges at Alterra resorts + Discounts on Ikon Passes!
• 401k plan available to any employee over the age of 18
• Discounted Friends and Family Lift Ticket Vouchers
• 50% off Snowshoe Quick Service Restaurants and 30% off Snowshoe Full Service Restaurants (excludes alcohol)
• 40% off Retail Merchandise and 45% off Mountain Essentials (excludes hard goods, 2 hard good sales for employees throughout winter)
• Pro Deals from some of the industry’s top brands such as North Face, Darn Tough, and many many more!

Why Work with Us?

• Join us as an Ellis certified lifeguard at our Split Rock Pools! We provide Ellis certification and training at the resort. We’re seeking enthusiastic and attentive individuals to ensure a safe and enjoyable swim environment for our guests.

• Adventure Awaits: Explore the stunning Snowshoe Mountain and enjoy all the outdoor activities it has to offer while you work.

• Make Connections: Meet guests and employees from across the country and around the world and provide them with exceptional hospitality that makes Snowshoe their home away from home.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain professional knowledge by having current lifeguard, CPR, basic life support, and AED certifications and regular in-service training.

• Provides guests with a safe swimming facility by maintaining your zone of protection, making save, and making safety checks as necessary.

• Serve guests by checking them into the facility and answering questions

• Maintains professional skills by swimming on a regular basis and working on skills with other lifeguards.

• Maintains operations by following defined procedures and guidelines, filling out reports, and acting on the situation if there is an incident.

• Maintains pool appearance by vacuuming the pool, cleaning pool tiles, and keeping the pool deck clean.

• Maintains lake appearance by raking the beach, setting up/taking down chairs and umbrellas, cleaning inflatables and boats, and inspecting equipment for safety.

• Maintains appearance of the facilities by cleaning bathrooms, pool deck, rugs, sauna room, beach area, and washing towels.

• Maintains work area by picking up trash and shoveling snow.

• Assist guests with launching boats from the beach and provide related information to guests.

• Provide daily startup and shutdown of the pool and lake facilities.

• Enforce established guidelines for guest safety and experience.

• Maintains appearance of areas by raking beach, mowing grass, tending to the landscaping, and keeping the workplace clean and tidy.

• Lifeguard, CPR, BLS, and AED certifications (On job training will be provided)

Preferred Experience:

• Lifeguard Certification

• First Aid/CPR/AED

All Information above is subject to change at any time.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Snowshoe is an equal opportunity employer.