What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard - Aquatics (Age 15 or Older) - 2025 position at Gulf Islands Water Park?
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We are looking for outgoing and energetic people who enjoy interacting with guests and making sure they have a wonderful time at the park. We are seeking Crew Members who can deliver a high level of friendly service and a safe and clean park.
Lifeguarding is a position that requires hands-on effort to protect our guest safety at all times. It requires the ability to stay focused on safety regardless of the environment. Lifeguarding calls for supervision of the park attractions and play areas while the facility is in use. Lifeguards seek to prevent accidents but are trained to respond to any scenario. In addition, lifeguards must supervise the guest throughout the park, clear and secure the pool at closing, curtail any misuse of the facility or inappropriate actions, inspect their zone and equipment on a daily basis to ensure guest safety, and enforce special participant rules. The nature of this position has a tremendous amount of guest contact and welcoming guests with a smile. We will provide the lifeguard training class that you must complete to be formally offered the job.
An additional $1 per hour worked bonus, will be paid to those who complete the summer.
When the water portion of the class starts you must be able to complete one of the two options below:
Option 1 (Special Facilities Lifeguard - Pay Rate Starting at $8.25 per hour):
- Be 16 years of age or older.
- Be able to swim 200 yards without stopping at the beginning of the first class (no time requirement)
- Be able to retrieve a 10 lb brick from the bottom of an 8 foot pool
Option 2 (Shallow Water Lifeguard - Must be 15 or older - Pay Rate Starting at $7.50 per hour):
- Must be a minimum of 15 years of age
- Be able to swim 50 yards without stopping at the beginning of the first class (no time requirement)
- Be able to retrieve a 10 lb brick from the bottom of a 5 foot pool
Minimum expectations for all crew members:
- Welcome guests with a friendly smile!
- Achieve superior levels of cleanliness.
- Create a safe work environment.
- Be Observant of guests' needs.
- Work together as a team.
- Resolve guest's problems in a timely manner.
*If offered employment please be prepared to provide us a photo ID or state issued ID (ie drivers license) and a social security card or birth certificate.
*You must have a valid email address that you can check daily.
Salary : $8 - $10
