Splashtown Lifeguard - 2025

Description

Job purpose

Lifeguards work closely with slide attendants in the safe operation of our slides and water attractions for the enjoyment of our guests. If you are committed to safety, have a sharp eye, love the water, have a Lifeguard Certification, and enjoy taking part in making the day fun--and safe--for our guests, then Splashtown is for you!

Duties and responsibilities

Maintain a safe attraction

• Perform pre-operation safety checks at the opening of the slide and after any power failure or emergency shutdown.
• Understand and follow all emergency protocols.

Monitor and enforce the safety of riders during all aspects of slide operation

• Monitor slide and pools continuously while in operation.

Follow all policies and procedures of slide operation

• Monitor pools for guests clearing the exit of a slide.
• Maintain focus and operate the attraction using designated controls as instructed, in an efficient manner.
• Close attraction during weather, other safety shutdowns, and at park closing time.
• Communicate with Unit 1 or supervisor using a portable radio as necessary.

Provide and maintain a safe, fun, and clean guest friendly atmosphere.

• Monitor pools and slide run-outs for any guest in trouble.
• Rescue or provide assistance to any guests as needed.
• Provide assistance to guests needing medical attention until a park EMT arrives. Assist EMS as needed.
• Be attentive to guests needs.
• Be able to assist guests or find someone that can.
• Verify correct bracelet color of the day and bracelet type.

Lifeguards may also fill slide attendant positions as needed.

• All duties and responsibilities of that position apply in those instances.

Comply with all policies and procedures of Funtown Splashtown USA

• Follow all policies and procedures of the Department.
• Maintain professional appearance following all uniform guidelines.
• Attend all required department, interdepartmental, and park trainings.
• You may be assigned to other duties as necessary.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• In compliance with the State of Maine and slide manufacturer guidelines, applicant must be at least 16 years old to operate water attractions here at Funtown Splashtown USA (with the exception of lifeguard certified minors).
• Lifeguard Certified required and CPR certification preferred.
• A successful applicant will have strong communication skills and a friendly, positive attitude who is able to work alone and as part of a team.

Working conditions

• While we do our best to provide shaded areas for our employees to be in, it is impossible to guarantee this at all times of the day. You may be in direct/indirect sunlight for long periods of time. We operate in most summer weather conditions and since you are outside, and Maine weather is unpredictable, we ask that you dress appropriately and are prepared for light to heavy rain, changes in temperature, and humidity.
• We also suggest that you always come prepared with snacks, meals, and a water bottle full of water (we will refill water as much as needed for you).
• Select job duties may require an attendant to work with gas or oil.
• Most attractions require Lifeguard to work in or around chlorinated water and some may require attendant to work at an elevated height.

Physical requirements

• Applicant should be able to sit or stand for long periods of time while occasionally walking short distances.
• Applicant should not have a fear of heights to work at select attractions. 
• Select attractions may require the ability to lift or push 30 to 50 lbs.