Shallow Water Lifeguard- Starting at $15.50 per hour

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

Job summary

Join Six Flags Darien Lake as a Shallow Water Lifeguard, ensuring the safety of guests in the water attractions. This entry-level full-time position offers training and a starting wage of $15.50 per hour. Ideal candidates are 15+ years old with strong swimming and communication skills, ready to work in a lively, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Training provided

Flexible schedule

Summer employment opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be 15 years or older.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to swim 200 yards and retrieve a 10-pound brick.

Responsibilities

• Monitor swimmers in wave pool and attractions.
• Act as first responder to ensure guest safety.
• Maintain cleanliness of ride areas.

Skills

Swimming

First Aid

CPR

Communication

Attention to Detail

Job description

Shallow Water Lifeguard- Starting at $15.50 per hour

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Six Flags Darien Lake provided pay range

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Base pay range

$15.00/hr - $15.00/hr

Wage Information

• 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! Apply now and apply the sunscreen later.

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
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• 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.
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services

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