LIFEGUARD
Provides a safe environment for all park Guests while watching various bodies of water in a theme park environment.
– Required to go through training to become a Certified Lifeguard in shallow and/or deep water. Training is provided by SeaWorld San Antonio, however this training is unpaid. SeaWorld San Antonio will pay for the cost of the training class. Training will be held over a short period of time, prior to opening of the park.
– Responsible for operating water attractions and slides.
– Must be able to adhere to all lifeguard requirements.
– Maintains a safe experience for every Guest through diligence of constant focus and attention on Guests and water and adherence to all lifeguard protocols presented in training.
– Greet and provide Guests with courteous service.
– Inform Guests of and enforce attraction safety requirements and park policies.
– Maintain water park cleanliness when not guarding or in position.
– Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and professional work environment.
– Other duties as assigned.
– All job offers contingent on passing a drug and alcohol test.

New Lifeguards will have an hourly wage of $13.00 per hour with potential to increase to $14.00/hour depending on skill level.

Required skills

• Good English communication skills, verbal, and Written.
• Ability to be friendly and attentive, to provide great guest service to guests.
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining a positive attitude.
•  Ability to kift, carry, push, and pull up to 50lbs.
• Must be willing to work as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comply with all grooming guidelines, safety and company policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
– Shallow Water Lifeguard: Swim to and pick up a ten-pound brick out of five feet of water; Swim 50 yards; Must be able to exit the pool without the use of ladders, stairs & zero depth.
– Special Facilities Lifeguard: Swim to and pick up a ten-pound brick out of six feet of water; Swim 200 yards; Tread for two minutes without the use of your hands
– Must be able to exit the pool without the use of ladders, stairs & zero depth.
– Requires standing, sitting, kneeling and bending.
– Requires walking, reaching above shoulder, pushing and pulling.
– Must be able to lift and carry 10-150 pounds with the assistance of a co-worker.
– Occasionally lift and carries more than 150 pounds with assistance.

Work schedule: Ability to work weekends and holidays is required. Shifts are 10:00 am – 18:30 pm. Hours are subject to change due to weather and personnel.

Average hours over 2 weeks period: 32 hours per week

Overtime wage (if applicable): Overtime is considered if 40+ hours are worked per week and if it is approved by your supervisor. The overtime rate will be your regular hourly wage per the Department of Labor guidelines for theme park exemptions.