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Lifeguard - 16+ at Six Flags St. Louis

Six Flags St. Louis Eureka, MO

Job Description

Overview:

Provide the safe and effcient operation of an attraction in Hurricane Harbor with a depth of no more than five fee. Responsible for preventing aquatic emergencies and resolving problems using professional lifeguard skills and techniques.


Responsibilities:
  • Maintaining constant vigilance and supervision of Guests in the Hurricane Harbor Waterpark.
  • Recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies by utilizing skills taught by Ellis & Associates ILTP.
  • Maintain a "Test-Ready" skill level at all times after certification.
  • Adhere to all policies, practices, and procedures outlined in the Ellis & Associates ILTP program.
  • Assist in other areas of the Aquatics Department.
  • Must attend 4 hours of In-Service training each month.
  • Enforce all Six Flags Policies.
  • Communicate safety policies to Guests.
  • Maintain Six Flags' Guest First Standards.
  • Maintain a regular, prompt attendance.
  • Other duties as deemed necessary by management
Join the Aquatics Leadership Team! Become a Six Flags employee and get FREE park entry! Plus enjoy exclusive employee ride nights, team member events, and more! You must be at least 15 years or older to apply and are looking to fill 5 shifts a week. We will work with your schedule! Interested?
Qualifications:
  • Minimum Age: 15
  • Must be able to communicate effectively.
  • Must be able to successfully pass all applicable lifeguard training and licensing through Jeff Ellis & Associates, including practical and written tests, demonstrating abilities in water rescue techniques, basic first aid and CPR.
  • Must remain calm in stressful and emergency situations.
  • Must be able to exit from a pool/attraction at any point without the use of ladders, steps, or a zero depth exit.
  • Must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions
  • Must be professional, self-motivated, the ability to multi-task and have an enthusiastic attitude
  • Must have strong teamwork skills and the ability to work with others

Typical mid-level pay: $34k for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$34k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$25k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $45k

Pay increases slowly with experience in this field.

Raises may be modest; negotiate well upfront.

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Constrained
Mobility
Good mobility
Durability
Somewhat fragile

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

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Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+6%
10yr growth
Typical: No formal educational credential

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024