Idlewild & SoakZone - Shallow Water Lifeguard

Palace Entertainment is a leading leisure park operator in the United States and Australia overseeing more than 25 entertainment venues, hotels and educational venues across 11 different states.

Palace Entertainment owns and operates some of the countrys largest and most prestigious venues including: National Historic Landmark, Kennywood Park, Americas Oldest Amusement Park, Lake Compounce, the worlds first ever Cartoon Network Hotel, Best Family Theme Park Dutch Wonderland and a variety of other family-friendly parks and campgrounds throughout the United States.

Palace Entertainment is a subsidiary of Parques Reunidos, one of the leading global operators, with more than 60 different assets (theme parks, zoos and marine parks, water parks and other attractions), spread out over various countries across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australia.

The Shallow Water Lifeguard performs lifeguard duties while following all park safety and operating procedures. This position is safety focused and involves a lot of guest interaction and a customer service-oriented mindset to provide a wonderful experience to everyone who comes to enjoy a day at the park.

We are currently looking for a:

Idlewild & SoakZone - Shallow Water Lifeguard

Roles & Responsibilities:

Roles & Responsibilities:

Perform lifeguard duties while following all park safety and operating procedures

Participate in department audits and required in-service skills training sessions

Work required hours scheduled and adhere to all labor laws

Enforce general park, ride/attraction, and safety rules

Participate in park clean up, including but not limited to picking up trash, straightening chairs, cleaning pools, stacking tubes, wiping tables, and pressure washing

Communicate Park information to guests regarding proper attraction procedures, directions, accessibility, and park policies

Communicate appropriate park or team related concerns to Leadership Team

Keep designated work areas clean and safe of trip hazards

Assist with park clean up during pre and post operations

Any other duties assigned by leadership

Education and Experience:

No education requirements for this position

Previous work experience is not required

Must successfully complete the Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Training Program before becoming a lifeguard at Idlewild & SoakZone. All Lifeguard candidates will be required to obtain the Ellis Lifeguard Certification instructional handbook and pass all certification requirements. (Swim 25 yards doing front crawl or breaststroke; and Retrieve 10-pound brick from 3 ft of water)

Language: Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.

Requirements:

Must be at least 15 years of age to comply with Pennsylvania Child Labor Laws

Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Demonstrated ability to successfully perform all swim tests, water rescues, assists

Ability to comply with all uniform policies

Must possess safety-oriented mindset and understand the importance of complying with all Federal, State, and local regulations regarding aquatics safety standards

Must demonstrate a willingness to learn and ability to follow instructions

Must be guest-focused and work well with other team members and supervisors

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In certain cases, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.

Ability to swim 25 yards using front crawl/freestyle or breaststroke

Ability to retrieve a 10-pound brick from at least 3 feet of water

Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time

Ability to swim, wade, and stand (sometimes in moderate currents)

Ability to frequently kneel, stoop, bend, squat, twist or reach above shoulder-level

Ability to use hands to grasp, finger, handle, or feel

Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing up to 30 pounds.

Vision Requirements:

Must possess 20/25 correct vision (corrective lens, if required, must be worn while on duty)

Specific vision abilities are required for this job, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Ability to see differences between colors and brightness

Ability to see details of objects that are more than a few feet away

Working Conditions:

Constant exposure to outdoor aquatics environments

Constant exposure to variable outside temperatures, including high heat, direct sun, cold, humidity, dust, rain, and other weather conditions

Regularly subjected to water and pool chemicals

Subject to frequent interruptions and requests that may require reprioritization of activities

Working at Idlewild & SoakZone is about making people happy! Its about being independent and having fun, making new friends and earning extra money while doing so. As an Idlewild & SoakZone employee, you can be the smiling face that makes a great first impression for incoming guests, a cook that serves up tasty treats and culinary delights, a lifeguard who soaks up the sun while keeping guests safe, or a ride operator that keeps guests coming back for more thrills! There are many exciting seasonal job opportunities available to take your summer job to new heights!

Team member benefits:

Palace Perks & Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Ability to cross-train and learn unique skills across various departments

Free admission to [park name] and all Palace Entertainment parks on your days off

Invitations to exclusive company-sponsored employee events throughout the season

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