Shallow Water Lifeguard (Water Country USA)

United Parks & Resorts, Inc.; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fun and fast-paced environment as a Shallow Water Lifeguard at a leading water park. You'll ensure guest safety, provide assistance, and participate in valuable training programs while enjoying perks like free park admission and exclusive employee events.

Benefits

FREE park admission

Discounts on food and merchandise

Scholarship opportunities

Exclusive employee events

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years of age.
• Successfully complete the Shallow Water swim test.
• Pass American Red Cross certification trainings for CPR and AED.

Responsibilities

• Monitor swimming areas and assist guests in distress.
• Administer first aid as needed.
• Participate in ongoing training and safety audits.

Skills

CPR

First Aid

Water Rescue

Job description

Shallow Water Lifeguard (Water Country USA)

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United Parks & Resorts provided pay range

This range is provided by United Parks & Resorts. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$14.50/hr - $14.50/hr

Ready to dive into an exciting, one-of-a-kind opportunity? When it comes to your work, do you want to do more than just get your feet wet? At our water park, you'll play a key role in helping us deliver a memorable and positive experience for our guests. If you're passionate, positive and hard-working, we'd love to have you join our team!

Earn up to $14.50 per hour & Bonuses up to $350!!

We have a simple formula for having an amazing, memorable time - just add water! Come make a big splash with us at Water Country USA! No experience- No worries as on the Job Training is available.

What you get to do

Role

Being Shallow Water Attendant or Lifeguard at Water Country USA is a lot more than sitting on a platform and putting zinc oxide on your nose. You'll roll up your sleeves (if you have sleeves) and play a key role in ensuring a safe and enjoyable guest experience. In addition to monitoring swimming areas and helping guests in distress, you'll greet and interact with guests, answer questions and resolve guest issues. You will:

• Warn guests of dangerous water activities
• Prevent and respond to guest emergencies
• Administer first aid
• Participate in scheduled in-service training and regular audits
• Be proficient in park knowledge, water rescue, CPR/AED and First Aid Skills
• Maintain cleanliness of your area
• Consistently practice safe work habits, including the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
  
  

What it takes to succeed

• You must be at least 15 years of age
• You will need to successfully complete the Shallow Water swim test, including 100 yd. continuous swim, underwater object retrieval, etc.
• You must successfully pass the company provided and paid American Red Cross certification trainings to include CPR and AED
• You will participate in monthly in-service trainings and various safety audits
• You must be comfortable with heights
• You must be able to work varied schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays
  
  

Compensation: Earn up to $14.50 an hour with incentive pay

The perks of the position

Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:

• FREE park admission
• Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
• Scholarship opportunities
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways
  
  

EEO Employer

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

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Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Other

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