LIFEGUARD
HawaiianFallsWaterparks
PositionSummary
Lifeguardsare responsible for monitoring aquatic attractions, ensuring guestsafety, and respondingtoemergencies.Thisrolerequires strongobservationskills,theabilitytoactquickly under pressure,anda commitment toproviding a safe andenjoyable guest experience.
EssentialFunctions
- Maintaincontinuous surveillanceofassignedaquaticareasandwaterslidedispatch locations based on certification level.
- Prevent,recognize,andrespondtoguestandemployeeemergencies.
- PerformwaterrescuesandadministerCPR,AED,andfirstaidwhennecessary.
- Maintainproficiencyinparkknowledge,rescuetechniques,andemergencyresponse skills.
- Attendscheduledin-servicetrainingsandparticipateinregularskillsaudits.
- Maintaincleanlinessandsafetyofparkattractionsandsupportareas.
- Followallsafetyprocedures, includingtheuse ofpersonalprotective equipmentand proper reporting of hazards.
- Workeffectivelyaspartofateam.
- Provideprofessional, friendly,andattentiveservicetoguests.
- Maintainaprofessionalappearanceanddemeanor.
Qualifications
- Mustbeatleast15yearsofage.
- Willingnesstoworkaflexibleschedule,includingweekdays,weekends,andholidays.
- Ability to remain calm, assess situations quickly, and make sound decisions in stressful environments.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multitask while maintaining excellent guest service.
- Willingness to comply with grooming guidelines and employment standards.
- Ability to successfully complete all legal, company, and departmental trainings and certification requirements.
Physical &WorkEnvironmentRequirements
- Abilitytostand,walk,andremainalertforextendedperiodsof time.
- Abilitytoworkoutdoorsinextremeweatherconditions,includingheat,humidity,and sun exposure.
- Abilitytoswim,performrescues,liftandassistguestsinandoutofwater,andrespond quickly to emergency situations.
- Ability to bend, reach, kneel, and perform repetitive movements.
Pre-Employment&CertificationRequirements
Employmentinthispositioniscontingentuponsuccessfulcompletionofpre-employment requirements, which may include:
- Passingapre-requisiteswimtest.
- ObtainingandmaintainingSGECPR/AEDfortheProfessionalRescuercertification.
- Obtainingandmaintainingoneofthefollowinglifeguardcertifications:
- ShallowWaterGuard(0–5ft)
- Lifeguard(0–6ft+)
- Completionofallrequiredlifeguardtrainingprograms.
Pre-employment lifeguard certification is required. Hawaiian Falls Waterpark hosts certification classes at an approximate cost of $50, which covers the training and certification course.