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Aquatics Lead at Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Six Flags Fiesta Texas No longer available $16+/hour

Job Description

Overview:Aquatics Lead

Job Type: Seasonal
Pay Rate: $16.25/hr.
Category:
Aquatics/ Lifeguards
Location: Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, TexasWHAT WE PROVIDE

This is a seasonal position at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, in San Antonio, TX. It features a competitive hourly rate of $16.25 with perks such as: Freeentry to any Six Flags Park for all employees and a guest with each visit, additional complimentary tickets for friends and family, discounts on food and merchandise for all employees, flexible scheduling and daily and weekly pay available.


Responsibilities:

Lead the way in safety, teamwork, and exceptional service! As an Aquatics Lead, you'll assist Aquatics Area Supervisors in maintaining safe, clean, and efficient water attractions. Provide leadership, training, and guidance to your team, delivering unforgettable experiences for guests and team members. You'll also help plan and support events that drive the goals of Six Flags Fiesta Texas.

HOW YOU WILL DO IT
  • Achieve, receive, and maintain Ellis and Associates Special Facilities deep water lifeguard certification.
  • Adhere to all Ellis and Associates policies and procedures as taught by certified Ellis & Associates instructor.
  • Comply with and enforce all corporate and park safety policies and procedures.
  • Leads by example by performing all duties and responsibilities and promoting teamwork and an ongoing and supportive environment for all Team Members.
  • Provides first class Guest Service to include interaction with Guests who are angry or upset and creates an atmosphere that requires the same of all Team Members.
  • Practices, supports, maintains and enforces a total safety culture.
  • Assists Aquatics Supervisors in completing daily inspections of pools and Emergency Equipment.
  • Performs trainings including Slide Trainings & continuous on-the-job training with all Aquatics Team Members
  • Be the role model that all aquatics team members can look up to, through excelling in all lifeguard skills, guest service, training, slide dispatching procedures and attitude.
  • Follow all tasks assigned by Aquatics Supervisors, and management or as stated in the Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Adhere to Park Attendance Policy as stated in the Team Member Handbook
  • Assures that all lifeguard equipment and supplies are checked daily and replaced if needed.
  • Maintains daily records of attendance, rotations, and daily ride counts.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned or as necessary to support the Aquatics Department and Fiesta Texas.

Qualifications:
  • At least 16 years old
  • Valid Ellis and Associates Special Facilities Lifeguard license or the ability to obtain one.
  • Clear demonstration of leadership ability.
  • Strong communication, organizational, analytical and time management skills.
  • Must be creative, outgoing, detail oriented, and self-motivated.
  • 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 to include extreme heat and sun.
  • Adequate correctable eyesight for near/far/depth perception.
  • Willingness to cross train for other operational departments and assist same during specific short staffing periods.
  • Able to communicate effectively in the English language including the ability to hear, read, speak and write.
  • A clear demonstration of excellent Guest Service skills and an evident commitment to our Guest First philosophy.
  • A clear commitment to total safety, and a strong, safe background.
OTHER NOTES
  • All other duties assigned or necessary to support the park as a whole.
  • Reports to Aquatics Supervisor

$33k is below typical pay for Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling nationally

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