Water Country - Lifeguard

Our story began 75 years ago when the Herschend family discovered wonder deep in an Ozark Mountain caveand chose to share it with the world. Today, Herschend is the largest family-held themed attractions company, with 49 leading attractions and immersive experiences that reach audiences worldwide.

While each brand offers something unique, all are united by a shared purpose: Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating . Our passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and servicewhat we call Heartspitalitythe intersection of heart and hospitality.

As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect.

We are currently looking for a:

Roles & Responsibilities:

Summer is meant for FUN in the SUN! Do you love working outside and engaging with people? Do you care about safety but also strive to deliver an amazing guest experience? If you answered yes to these questions, you might just be the perfect addition to our Aquatics Team! Prevention is the key to water safety, and aquatic team members provide a safe environment by enforcing park and safety rules.

Lifeguards are responsible for the care and safety of all guests, dispatching riders on water attractions, monitoring swimming pools, and assisting guests in and out of the water.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Dispatch riders down water slides

Assist guests onto mats and tubes

Rove entire area of assigned pool, scan water for distressed swimmers

Maintain constant surveillance of assigned areas

Maintain a sense of calm in tense, escalated or emergency situations

Perform water rescues when necessary, using appropriate techniques and equipment

Physically assist distressed swimmers to safety in both shallow and deep water

Enforce weight and height requirements

Provide first-aid to injured guests when authorized

Quickly and efficiently escalate medical emergencies to the proper authorities, when needed

Report customer and safety concerns as well as lost children to management

Protect guest belongings turn in found items to lost-and-found as soon as time permits

Clean up assigned area at end of shift

Remove unwanted trash or tripping hazards from Aquatics areas

Assist in other departments as needed

Preserve landscaping (including pulling weeds) in and around Aquatics areas.

All 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 Water Country.

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 NH 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

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 accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.

Ability to swim 200 yards using front crawl/freestyle or breaststroke

Ability to retrieve a 10-pound brick from at least 7 feet of water

Ability to tread water for 2 minutes without the use of arms

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, handle, or feel

Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Ability to aid and physically move guests of varying heights and weights

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 bloodborne pathogens Proper PPE is required in these situations.

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

Team member benefits:

Working at Water Country is about making people happy! Its about being independent and having fun, making new friends and earning extra money while doing so. As a Water Country host, you can be the smiling face that makes a great first impression for incoming guests, a lifeguard who soaks up the sun while keeping guests safe, or a maintenance technician that keeps guests coming back for more thrills! There are many exciting seasonal job opportunities available to take your summer job to new heights!

Herschend Perks & Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Ability to cross-train and learn unique skills across various departments
• Enjoy free entry to Water Country and select Herschend parks at no cost on your days off
• Invitations to exclusive company-sponsored employee events throughout the season
  

Weve got great jobs for people just starting out in the workforce, looking for a second job or staying active after retirement. If you want a fun, flexible job with an innovative company, look no further than Water Country. Apply today!

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