Splish Splash - Lifeguard
Lifeguard (15+)
Lifeguards actively guard all pools, activity areas, and slide attractions. Candidate must complete and maintain the E&A (Ellis & Associates) certification that will be provided by Splish Splash Waterpark. Lifeguards are required to; continuously swim in a Front Crawl or Breaststroke (on their stomach facing forward) swim without stopping for 200 yards (183 Meters), tread water for two minutes with hands above the water, and retrieve a 10 pound (4.5 Kilogram) brick from the bottom of a pool that is up to 10 feet (3 Meters) to receive the E&A ILTP License. This includes intermediate swimming skills while your head is under water. Lifeguards must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time, and be in various depths of water (ranging from ankle deep to chest deep) for 30 minutes to an hour throughout the duration of their shift. Applicants must be at least 15 years old by first day of work to apply. All candidates are expected to endure moderate inclement weather including temperature.
Additional Tasks:
Continually enforce all Park rules while dispatching and attending all slides and attractions.
Providing exceptional guest service including but not limited to provide information and direction to guest as needed
Provide a safe and clean facility by effectively managing attractions and grounds
Provide In-Water Rescues, CPR, and/or First Aid as needed
Provide assistance in other departments, including but not limited to, Landscaping
Additional Qualifications:
Must have a vision of 20/25 or 20/25 corrected vision, and always wear corrective lens or lenses to assure 20/25 vision while on duty
Must have strong communication skills, a friendly, positive attitude, and be dedicated to customer service
Must be attentive to guests and knowledgeable of the property to assist them
Must be able to work as a team or individually
Must be flexible and able to work where they are needed
Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintaining instructions, and procedure manuals
Must have the ability to read, write, and speak in English
Must have the ability to understand and respond to verbal instructions
Must have a friendly, positive attitude and be dedicated to customer service
Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds
Other details
- Job Family AQUATICS/ANIMALS
- Pay Type Hourly
- Employment Indicator Seasonal
- Hiring Rate $19.00
- Calverton, NY, USA, 2549 Splish Splash Drive, Calverton, New York, United States of America