Summer Lifeguard - Aquatics Hero with Flexible Hours

Six Flags New England; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags New England's aquatics team is seeking a summer lifeguard to help keep guests safe at Hurricane Harbor. You will monitor pools, assist guests with questions, and uphold park policies while providing an engaging guest experience.

Starting pay is $17.00 per hour. Candidates must complete the Ellis & Associates Special Facilities lifeguard course, swim 200 yards, and be at least 16 years old, with availability for nights, weekends, and holidays. Training is provided.

Qualifications

• At least 16 years old.
• Must successfully complete the Ellis & Associates Special Facilities lifeguard course.
• Must be able to swim 200 yards in 15 minutes, retrieve a 10-pound brick from the bottom of a pool, tread water for two minutes, and lift yourself out of the pool.
• Willing to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to communicate effectively in English (read, speak, understand).
• Able to meet the physical demands of the job (walking long distances, standing long, lifting, working at heights).

Responsibilities

• Maintaining constant vigilance and supervision of guests in Hurricane Harbor water park.
• Recognizing and managing aquatic emergencies by utilizing Ellis & Associates ILTP skills.
• Assisting guests with questions concerning rides, directions, and policies.
• Remaining at a “Test Ready” skill level at all times.
• Adhering to all policies and procedures outlined in the Ellis & Associates ILTP program.
• Adhering to bio-hazardous waste disposal procedures, and perform all related duties in compliance with fecal matter exposure policy.
• Attending weekly-scheduled in-service training sessions.
• Assisting in other areas of the Aquatics Department.
• Enforcing all Six Flags New England policies.
• Performing all other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Skills

Lifeguard

English communication

Pool safety

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Education

Ellis & Associates Special Facilities lifeguard course

Job description

Six Flags New England's aquatics team is seeking a summer lifeguard to help keep guests safe at Hurricane Harbor. You will monitor pools, assist guests with questions, and uphold park policies while providing an engaging guest experience.

Starting pay is $17.00 per hour. Candidates must complete the Ellis & Associates Special Facilities lifeguard course, swim 200 yards, and be at least 16 years old, with availability for nights, weekends, and holidays. Training is provided.