Recreation- Part-Time, Disney's Vero Beach Resort

Just 2 hours southeast of Walt Disney World Resort, this elegant old-fashioned hideaway is located on Florida’s scenic Atlantic Treasure Coast near the charming community of Vero Beach.

As a Lifeguard/Recreation Host/Hostess at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort, safety, lifesaving and first-responder duties are paramount, but you will also help with towel and equipment rentals, and so much more.

The key to success in this job is having an authentically friendly demeanor, an unshakably positive attitude and the sincere desire to help and protect others.

Recreation pay rate is $20.25 per hour

Responsibilities

One day you might focus on lifeguard duties around the pool, the next might be setting up beach chairs and umbrellas for Guests who prefer the beach. But no matter what the activity, our Lifeguards/Recreation Hosts/Hostesses are always helpful and genuinely friendly.

Every day as a Lifeguard/Recreation Host/Hostess is different! On any given day, you might:

• Use your lifeguard and first responder know-how to keep our Guests safe in the pool
• Answer Guest questions about the resort and the Vero Beach area
• Keep the pool deck tidy, help with towel rentals, and assist Guests however possible
• While you would lifeguard at the pool only, you would distribute towels and help set-up/break-down lounge chairs, rent cabanas and body boards on our beautiful beach
• Daily set up and break down of beach rental equipment including repetitive lifting, stacking and pushing
• Physically challenging work and prolonged exposure to all kinds of weather and humidity
• Interact with Guests on a daily basis
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• You must be at least 18 years of age
• Hold a valid US driver’s license
• Have (or be willing and able to pass) US Lifeguard and First Responder certifications, which includes:
• Pass a swim test: swim 200 yards without resting, tread water without using your hands for two minutes, and retrieve a 10-pound brick from a depth of 5 feet.
• Pass a vision screening (corrected or uncorrected) with at least 20/25 vision
• Focus to observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility
• Heavy lifting and working with chemicals
• Physical ability to work outdoors, in all types of weather
• Full Availability for any shift a minimum of (3) days per week, including nights, weekends and holidays
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Had previous Lifeguarding experience
• Full Availability for any shift (7) days per week, including nights, weekends and holidays
  
  

Additional Information

SCHEDULE AVAILABILTY

Our Theme Parks and Resort Hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and some shifts may start as early as 5:00am while some may end as late as 3:00am, 4:00am or 5:00am. Please note that the principles of seniority are used to schedule all roles.

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This role has a pay rate of $20.25 per hour