Lifeguard

MetroLagoons is growing fast, and we are looking for motivated individuals to grow with us! If you are an energetic and enthusiastic professional. Come join the team at the best lagoons in the United States!

JOB SUMMARY – Lifeguard: Lifeguards operate our water attractions including kayaks, paddleboards, slides, and floating obstacle courses. They also assist guests with minor medical issues. Training will be provided to any applicants passing the American Red Cross swim test (see details below).

MetroLagoons is growing fast, and we are looking for motivated individuals to grow with us!

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Provide excellent customer service and ensure guests and always team member safety.
• Operate all attractions in a friendly manner while ensuring all safety requirements are met.
• Explaining and enforcing rules, regulations, and policies to ensure the safety of guests.
• Monitoring designated areas to recognize signs of danger.
• Perform opening and closing duties including minor pool maintenance, attraction pre-operation checks and attraction testing.
• Maintain area cleanliness and quality including trash removal, hosing, etc.
• Responding to emergencies and rescuing swimmers in danger.
• Performing first aid procedures.
• Other duties as required include assisting other departments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)
• Must pass Swim Test (details below) and obtain American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (Training provided)
• Current ARC LG Certification preferred.
• Must be comfortable working an entire shift outdoors in and around water including elevated areas.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be available to work mornings, nights, holidays, and weekends. (Flexible schedule hours will vary)
• Proficient communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in interacting with people of various ages from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be comfortable standing/walking for long periods of time outdoors in and around water, including elevated areas in all weather conditions. 

BENEFITS: Flexible schedules, Employee assistance program, Employee discount

American Red Cross Lifeguard Swim Test:

• Must complete the prerequisite prior to registering for a Lifeguarding Course.
• Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.
• Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.
• Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
• Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. The face may be in or out of the water. Swimming goggles are not allowed.
• Surface dive, feet-first, or head-first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
• Return to the surface and swim 20 yards to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping their faces at or near the surface so they can get a breath. Candidates should not swim the distance under water.

• Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.