The Wave Waterpark is a small water park that is loved by families all over San Diego! Guests can enjoy water slides, a lazy river, and a Flow Rider. 

The Wave Waterpark is a seasonal operation and is seeking temporary workers for the summer season. Lifeguard training begins in the Spring with opportunity for hours before summer. During the operating season you can expect to work days, nights, weekends, or holidays. Average hours for a lifeguard range from 25-35 hours per week. The Wave is a perfect first job opportunity.

• Supervises swimming activities at the aquatic facility.
• Enforces policies, guidelines, and safety procedures.
• Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or in danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.
• Evaluates conditions for safety and initiates aquatics emergency action plan as required.
• Inspects pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure safety and usability.
• Supervises and assists in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment.
• Instructs or assists swim classes in fundamentals of swimming as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Ideal candidates for these positions will be:

• Enthusiastic
• Honest and reliable 
• Hard working
• A team player and guest service focused

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Able to pass drug screening and background check
• Able to pass a vision test
• Applicants must attend Lifeguard training
• Have reliable transportation to and from work

Lifeguard Training Course:

To become a Lifeguard, you’ll be required to complete a Lifeguard Training Course at the Wave Waterpark. Lifeguard training will be free of charge. Applicants must be able to complete the following in-water skills test to be eligible for training:

• Swim 100 yards freestyle or breaststroke without stopping
• Tread water for one minute without use of hands
• Retrieve 10lb swim brick off the bottom of the 6’6” pool

• Ability to stand for up to 3 ½ hours at a given location.
• Ability to sit, bend, kneel, push, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment (including a harsh chlorine, water, and sun environment).
• Ability to pass mandatory swim test (100 yds., 1 min tread, 10lb brick).
• Ability to perform all rescue procedures as instructed.
• Ability to maintain crowd control and loudly and confidently give directions.
• Ability to pass the mandatory written exam and all other performance exams as part of the lifeguard class.

Selection Process:
Once you have submitted your application, please sign up for an interview through Sign Up Genius here. Interviews will be held in person at the Wave Waterpark's Administration Office.
Please give us a call 760-940-9283 or email us if you need an interview time not shown. The most qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. Following a conditional offer of employment, candidates must successfully complete pre-employment clearances, including a vision test, drug screen, fingerprinting, and lifeguard training.
 
You will be contacted by email or phone during the application and hiring process; please make sure to check the email and phone number voicemail you provided on your application.
Schedule of Events:
Screened applicants will be invited to interview beginning February 13, 2023.
Selected applicants will then be scheduled for a Lifeguard Training:

• Friday, March 22nd to Sunday, March 31st 
• Friday, April 12th to Sunday, April 14th
• Friday, April 19th to Sunday, April 21 st

On the job training begins, May 17, 2024.
For applicants interested in teaching swim lessons, instructor trainings begin April 6, 2024.
For more information:  Summer Seasonal Hiring Please note, all dates and/or timeframes are subject to change.