What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard position at Showboat Hotel & Island Waterpark?

Job Description

Department : Waterpark

Reports to : Waterpark Director / Assistant Director

Waterpark Managers and Supervisors

Job Type : Part-Time

Description

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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Safeguard and regulate conduct of waterpark patrons
Enforce park policies, rules, and regulations
Rescue patrons and performs 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

Basic Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old

Must be certified in StarGuard ELITE Lifeguarding or become certified within 30 days of employment.

Must be safety minded and focused

Strong attention to detail

Must work well under pressure and high-stress situations

Must be able to stay focused on task for long periods of time; be alert

Excellent communication skills

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

Physical Requirements

Heavy work - Exerting up to 80 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects

Flexible and long hours sometimes required including weekends and holidays. Time spent may be dictated by the number of clients or groups on property or by the time of the season

Ability to move frequently throughout the large facility

Standing and walking for long periods of time

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Must be able to work in environmental conditions that include, but are not limited to : Wet and humid environments, indoor tropical environmental conditions with up to 90% humidity and warm temperatures in excess of 70F, as well as outdoor environmental conditions

Mental Requirements

Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly

Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately

Must be able to show initiative in job performance including anticipating what needs to be done before it becomes a necessity

Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure

Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary

Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the issues raised by Associates, Supervisors, Department Heads, Senior Management, and guests

Must be able to adapt to a broad range of customer interactions, inquiries, and complaints

Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, basic arithmetic functions, and statistical analysis

Ability to be a clear thinker, analyze and resolve problems exercising good judgment

Make independent decisions while maintaining strong ethical standards consistent with company policy, rules and the ability to maintain confidential information

functions and statistical analysis

Make independent decisions while maintaining strong ethical standards consistent with company policy, rules and the ability to maintain confidential information

Showboat Core Values

1) Friendly Focused - we are committed to creating a fun environment that embraces families and children of all ages.

2) Kindness Focused - we demonstrate kindness in everything we do, seeking to uplift and support all of those around us.

3) Team Spirit - we foster a respectful workplace where team members work together to exceed our guest's expectations.

4) Hearts the Serve - we are driven by a passion to bring joy and happiness to the guests that we serve.

5) Take Ownership - we take full responsibility for our actions and the resulting outcomes, embracing personal accountability.

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