beach lifeguard - Traverse City, MI, United States - Great Wolf Lodge

Description

Pay:
$17 per hour

At Great Wolf, Lifeguard is one of the most important positions in the lodge, as they are vital to ensuring the safety of our guests, their families, and anyone that visits our waterpark attractions.

No matter the situation, Great Wolf lifeguards are trained to respond and ensure all guests enjoy a safe and fun environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Supervises and provides surveillance of swimmers and guests during park hours, special events, and training sessions
Responds to emergency situations in assigned zone
Assists in communicating emergency situations outside of assigned zone
Administers and coordinates emergency first aid as necessary
Enforces the rules and regulations of the waterpark
Advises aquatics management of unsafe and unsanitary conditions
Provides superior customer service to all guests by assisting all in a polite and expedient manner
Performs daily routine chores and maintenance of waterpark to ensure neat and orderly appearance
Performing within Ellis Certification standards

Required Qualifications & Skills
No experience required, training provided
Must be at least 16 years of age
Ability and willingness to achieve Certification in First Aid, CPR and Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Training
Successful completions of criminal background check and drug screen

Desired Qualifications & Traits
Good oral communication skills
Prior First Aid, CPR, AED experience
Prior lifeguard training and/or experience

Physical Requirements
Swim 50 yards in 4 ft. of water and retrieve a 10 lb brick from the bottom of pool
Sit or stand for extended periods of time
Capable of prolonged exposure to hot and humid environments
Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs
Minimum of 20/25 corrected or uncorrected vision and no permanent eye abnormalities