Waterpark Lifeguard

Summary of Position

Lifeguards ensure the safety of visitors at Island Waterpark by maintaining constant surveillance, actively scanning and monitoring patrons in their assigned area. Lifeguards explain safety rules to patrons, warn them about unsafe situations and enforce waterpark rules. Lifeguards are responsible for recognizing and responding to water rescues and incidents as well as rendering emergency care when necessary.

Reports to: Waterpark Managers, Waterpark Supervisors, Waterpark Assistant Director, Waterpark Director

Supervises: NA

Basic Requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years old
• Must be certified in Lifeguarding or become certified within 30 days of employment
• Must be safety minded and focused
• Must have strong attention to detail
• Must work well under pressure and high-stress situations
• Must be able to stay focused on tasks for long periods of time; be alert
• Excellent communication skills
• Successful completion of a criminal background check

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge and application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of facility rules, policies, and procedures
• Leadership qualities and guest service skills

• High school diploma/GED or related experience

The following duties are performed in the course of the job:

• Safeguard and regulate conduct of waterpark patrons
• Enforce Park policies, rules, and regulations
• Rescue patrons and perform appropriate follow-up procedures, including the proper use of equipment in the performance of first aid
• Respond quickly, intelligently, and decisively in accordance with established emergency and accident procedures
• Must be alert and actively seek to prevent accidents and eliminate risk
• Must administer CPR and first aid as appropriate per incident protocols
• Provide written reports on all accidents/incidents
• Maintain proper updated safety requirements
• Attend in-service training as scheduled
• Provide customer service to patrons, including handling customer conflict and complaints, as necessary
• Perform work safely in accordance with departmental safety procedures
• Operates equipment safely and reports any unsafe work conditions or practice to waterpark leadership
• Communicate with patrons professionally and courteously to answer questions, resolve conflicts and enforce park policies and rules
• Performs other duties as assigned

Demonstrates Showboats core values in the performance of position responsibilities:

• The ability to attend work predictably and regularly and to be punctual.
• The ability to work varying schedules including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as business operations dictates
• The ability to read and understand documents, drawings, and instructions (whether presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form).
• The ability to work cooperatively with others.
• The ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and coworkers.
• The ability to perform several tasks at once.
• The ability to follow directions or instruction.
• The ability to maintain Lifeguard certification, must be current.
• The ability to use a computer to communicate, create, and access information.
• The ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to lift and move ___ pounds.
• The ability to sit/stand/bend/stretch, etc.
• The ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with the hands and arms

Constantly – occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day);
Frequently – 33% to 66% (2.5 – 5.5 hours/day);
Occasionally – up to 33% (0 – 2.5 hrs./day).

• Extreme Cold (non-weather)
• Extreme Heat (non-weather)
• Wet and Humid
• Loud Noise Level

• Ability to Read
• Ability to Speak English
• Ability to Understand Verbal Directions
• Ability to Report to Work Regularly
• Ability to Report to Work on Time
• Ability to Work Safely