What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquatics - Lifeguard position at IB Parks and Entertainment?
Lifeguards are responsible first and foremost for the well-being of our Guests. Prevention is the key to safety. Lifeguards provide a safe environment by enforcing and abiding by all water park and safety rules to prevent incidents from occurring.
Specific Responsibilities
• Keep a close eye on swimmers in the wave pool, lazy river, and many exciting water attractions.
• Be attentive and assertive while ensuring Guests use all attractions safely and correctly.
• Prevent injuries by communicating with the Guests and eliminating any hazards.
• Keep Guests safe, maintain test ready skills and act as a first responder in the event of an emergency.
• Conducts safe, effective rescues as learned in training.
• Maintains the knowledge to complete live audits correctly.
• Assist Guests in and out of tubes and cycle through the line efficiently.
• Calculate the proper dispatch interval between riders.
• Provide Guests with a safe and enjoyable experience.
• Keep the patios, midways and work areas in the waterpark clean and looking great.
• Work outdoors under extreme weather conditions (rain or shine), while in water.
• Interact with park Guests and provide park information.
• Perform additional duties as need or directed by management.
Requirements
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required
• Must be at least 15 years old for shallow water supervision.
• Must pass StarGuard Elite Lifeguard Training.
• Able to stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Swim 200 yards, tread water and retrieve diving brick off the bottom of the pool.
• Must have 20/20 corrective vision, physical endurance to respond to emergencies (swim to and with a Guest in distress and perform CPR)
• Be able to lift guests of all weights with the assistance of a backboard.
• Physically perform rescues as required.
• Must be able to climb stairs and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must attend all required in-service trainings to maintain lifeguard certification.
• Available to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
