Shallow Water Lifeguard- Starting at $15.50 per hour

Six Flags; Darien Center (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant aquatics team this summer at a leading amusement park! As a Shallow Water Lifeguard, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of guests while enjoying the sun and fun. Your responsibilities will include monitoring water attractions, responding to emergencies, and providing an enjoyable experience for all. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop important life-saving skills while working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. If you're ready to make a splash and earn while you do it, this is the perfect job for you!

Qualifications

• Must be 15 years or older with swimming skills.
• Complete Ellis and Associates training and certification.

Responsibilities

• Monitor swimmers in various water attractions for safety.
• Act as a first responder in emergencies and assist guests.

Skills

Attention to detail

First aid and CPR

Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Friendly and outgoing personality

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shallow Water Lifeguard - Starting at $15.50 per hour

Job Category: Aquatics/Lifeguards

Requisition Number: SHALL014204

Posted: February 19, 2025

Part-Time

Locations

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• Starts at $15.50/hr for shallow water lifeguards ages 15+ (training provided)

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 frontline keeping our guests safe. Soak up amazing benefits and make money while getting your summer tan!

What You Will Be Doing

• Keep a close eye on swimmers in the wave pool, lazy river, and many exciting water attractions
• Act as a first responder and jump in the water to keep guests safe
• Assist guests in and out of rafts and cycle through the line efficiently
• Calculate the proper dispatch interval between riders
• Provide guests with a safe and enjoyable ride experience
• Keep ride patios and midways clean and looking great

How You Will Do It

• Ability to work in an environment as fast-paced as our water slides
• Will complete and maintain Ellis and Associates training and certification
• Pass ride certification tests with 100% accuracy
• Understand 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
• Must react well in stressful and emergency situations

What You Will Need

• Must be 15 years or older
• Must be able to swim 200 yards without stopping, retrieve a 10-pound brick from the bottom of a pool, tread water for two minutes, and lift yourself out of the pool
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays

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.