Lifeguard/Water Attendant

Job Summary: Uphold the Ellis and Associates standards of safety in the Aquatics area. Provide high level of safety and care in the Water Park.

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Attend and complete an Ellis and Associates National Pool and Lifeguard Training Program and be certified as a Special Facilities lifeguard
  • Attend all related in-service training sessions
  • Comply with all The Great Escape policies and procedures
  • Operate ride attractions within the waterpark
  • Assist Guests on and off the attraction
  • Utilize the "10/20 Protection Rule" to prevent aquatic emergencies and to ensure that swimmers/ bathers are maintaining safe behaviors
  • Perform rescues and utilize lifesaving techniques when required
  • Operate in a safe manner
  • Willfully perform duties in any department at The Great Escape when necessary
  • Be an active team member of the Operations Division and the Aquatics Department
  • Maintain a clean and safe environment for guests and team members
  • Attend The Great Escape / Splashwater Kingdom lifeguard training and achieve ILTP licensure
  • Follow all delegated tasks assigned by Aquatics Management or as stated in the Operations Standard Operating Procedures and the Ellis and Associates ILPT
  • Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned
  • Attend at least 4 hours of related in-service training sessions each month

• ­­­­Skills and Qualifications:
  • You will be certified by licensed instructors upon employment. No previous lifeguard certification is required
  • Minimum 15 years of age for shallow water guard. Minimum 16 years of age for special facilities
  • Must be able to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time
  • Must be able to complete pre-requisites and skills required to achieve "Special Facilities" certification
  • For safety purposes, the individual must be able to communicate effectively in the English language, including the ability to read, speak, and understand the English language
  • Ability to actively communicate with large groups of Guests.
  • High level of enthusiasm and involvement
  • Be available to work flexible hours at nights and on weekends within the limits of applicable Federal, State and facility labor laws and guidelines

• Other Functions:
  • All other duties assigned or necessary to support the park as a whole.

Park:
The Great Escape Lodge