Supervisor, Aquatics, Full-Time, Sesame Place San Diego

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes

Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K Retirement plan

Voluntary Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Dependent Health Care Flexible Savings

Employee Assistance Program

Legal Assistance Plan

Job summary

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is seeking Ambassadors to lead guest experiences and oversee the Aquatics team at Sesame Place. You will ensure safety, high service standards, and timely operations while mentoring leaders and enforcing park policies.

The role requires leadership experience, relevant lifeguarding certifications, and a strong focus on customer service, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 1 year of leadership experience or equivalent external experience.
• American Red Cross Lifeguarding or Shallow Water Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR/AED for Lifeguards and Water Park Skills certification or ability to obtain
• Maintain proficiency in park knowledge, water rescue, CPR/AED, and First Aid skills.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, including extreme heat.

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary service and ensure Operations Standards are met by resolving guest concerns and ensuring high levels of guest courtesy.
• Interview and hire leadership team members.
• Supervise, train and counsel team members and supervisors while enforcing safety procedures and park policies.
• Oversee water and first aid send-outs.
• Monitor and control labor budgets as directed by the Aquatics Manager.
• Manage area opening and closing procedures and ensure tasks are completed timely.

Skills

Leadership experience

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Lifeguarding certification

CPR/AED

First Aid

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Join us at Sesame Place and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Come and play an important part on our incredible team today!

What You Get To Do

You’ll play a lead role in ensuring positive, safe, memorable guest experiences. You’ll strive to exceed guest expectations while also overseeing the Aquatics team. You will:

• Provide exemplary service and ensure Operations Standards are met by resolving guest concerns, investigating and providing recommendations to correct reoccurring guest issues, ensuring all team members are providing the highest level of guest courtesy, recognizing and rewarding team members who provide exceptional service
• Interview and hire leadership team members
• Supervise, train and counsel team members, team leads and assistant supervisors while enforcing and complying with safety procedures, guidelines and park policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance of Child Labor Laws with regards to breaks, lunches and hours worked per day
• Oversee water and first aid send-outs
• Monitor and control labor budgets as directed by the Aquatics Manager
• Manage the area opening and closing procedures and ensure all team members complete tasks within a timely manner

What It Takes To Succeed

• At least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma preferred
• Must have at least one (1) year of leadership experience or equivalent external experience
• Must have an American Red Cross Lifeguarding or Shallow Water Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR/AED for Lifeguards and Water Park Skills certification or must be able to pass all requirements to obtain certification in these courses.
• Maintain an acceptable level of proficiency of park knowledge, water rescue, CPR/AED, and First Aid Skills.
• A passion for customer service
• Excellent multi-tasking and time management skills
• Outstanding communication and problem-solving abilities
• Active listener with the ability to anticipate guests’ needs
• Ability to work in a team to promote and ensure a safe and secure environment
• Ability to assist with pre and post season setup and breakdown on a limited basis. This involves both administrative and outside work
• Flexibility to perform varied duties

What Else Is Important

• Must be able to act responsibly with a high attention to safety
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs
• Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift
• Perform the following physical activities: kneeling, squatting, bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing)
• Perform cleaning duties; including use of cleaning chemicals
• Must be willing to comply with all SEA grooming guidelines and employment standards
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat
• Must provide flexible, consistent availability (including nights, weekends and holidays) and adhere to our Holiday and Availability agreement.
• Consistently practice safe work habits including the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and reporting unsafe situations
• Ability to successfully complete all legal, company and department training requirements within established timelines

Starting Base Pay

The perks of the position:

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Tuition ReimbursementDependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan

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.