What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard position at Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii?
LIFEGUARD
No experience necessary! We provide training. (must be able to swim)
**Benefits**
- Free admission on our day off
- Flexible schedule
- Earn free and discounted tickets for friends and family
- Discounted food
Lifeguards are outgoing and responsible individuals who maintain the overall safety of our guests by anticipating, recognizing and managing weak or distress swimmers in Wet'n'Wild Hawaii slides, pools, and interactive play structures.
Duties include but is not limited to the following:
- Ensure the safety of all guests and associates by enforcing attraction requirements such as height, weight and proper riding positions.
- Guard areas of responsibility while maintaining proper scanning and other vigilance awareness techniques.
- Respond appropriately to distressed guests.
- Complete daily capacity and pre-operational safety checks on all attractions.
- Maintain all rescue equipment.
- Attend training sessions as directed by management.
- Complete appropriate rescue reports and incident reports as needed.
- Follow proper procedures for closing and re-opening of attractions during daily operation for mechanical or operational needs.
Qualifications:
- At least 16 years old with a Minor's work permit, if applicable.
- Able to read and comprehend documents such as instructions, safety rules and procedural manuals.
- Ability to effectively and thoroughly give verbal instructions to guests.
- Must have excellent customer service, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Lift, pull and/or push up to 25 pounds at a time.
- Swim 50 meters - swim a depth of 5 feet and a distance of 10 feet under water to retrieve a 10-pound brick.
- Sit and stand for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to work all shifts which includes days, evenings, weekends and holidays to meet business needs.
- Able to work in all inclement weather conditions.
- Ability to work with a diversified work force.