Lifeguard (Apply and Get Hired Same Day)

Provide fast,  friendly  and  safe  service to our  guests while  supervising swimmers and riders, enforcing rules, performing rescues, providing  first-a id , and more. Upon  successful  completion of  the Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Training Class  and Six Flags’ required  training(s) , Lifeguard  Team Members  will be certified as either a Shallow Water Lifeguard or a Special Facilities Lifeguard . All Lifeguard Team Members   will be on the frontline  maintaining  guest safety .   This is a seasonal position from May-September.  

Pay: $10.50/hr 

• Operate attractions, pools, and slides with a  safety-first  mindset  

• A first responder for  Guests’  in Distress (GID’s) and provide  support  

• Assist  guests on and off tubes/rafts and cycle through lines eff iciently following the proper dispatch procedures  

• Understand all E &A  Lifeguard rescue techniques, first-aid, and CPR  

• Attend  4 hours of  In-Service  every  month to  maintain  E &A  Lifeguard License  

• Perform general cleaning duties  for  pathways, locker rooms,  breakrooms,  parking lots, caterings, and more with the highest quality level of cleanliness  

• Hosing down walkways , seating areas,  towers, etc.  

• Vacuuming and  maintaining  pool cleanliness  

• Maintain a clean and safe environment  

• Maintain Six Flags’ Guest First Standards  

• Communicating team or park related concerns to the Lead(s) on duty   

• Enforcing all Six Flags policies  

• Performs all other duties as assigned or as necessary to support the Aquatics Department and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown  

• Must be at least 15 years of age  

• Must be able to  exit pools unassisted  

• The  Shallow Water Lifeguard   certification level will be  required  to swim  a distance of 50   yards ,  and  retrieve a   10-pound  brick  at   a  depth of  5 f eet   while swimming a  length   of   10 f eet  underwater.  

• The   Special Facilit ies   Lifeguard  certification level will be required to swim a distance of  200 yards , retrieve a 10-pound brick at a  depth of  10 f ee t, and tread water without the use of arms  and hands for 2 minutes.  

• Strong attention to detail and ability to  maintain  cleanliness and safety standards in a fast-paced environment  

• Ability to work independently with little supervision   

• A clear demonstration of excellent Guest Service skills and  an evident  commitment to our Guest First philosophy  

• Adhere to Park Attendance Policy as  stated  in the Six Flags Seasonal Handbook  

• The availability to work flexible hours and varied shifts including weekdays, weekends, and holidays  

• The ability to stand and walk for  long periods  of time outdoors in various weather conditions including but not limited to extreme heat and sun  

• Meet the physical demands of the job, including bending,  pulling  and  lifting up  to 60 lbs. alone or 100 lbs. with  assistance , with or without reasonable accommodation  

Reports To:   Aquatics  Lead(s)  

While this job description is intended to be  an accurate  reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, or technological developments) dictate. Six Flags is a Drug Free Equal Opportunity Employer.