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Lifeguard at Schlitterbahn New Braunfels

Schlitterbahn New Braunfels New Braunfels, TX $16+/hour

Job Description

Overview:

$16.00 / Hour

16+ earns $16.00 / hour, positions also available for 15-year-olds, pay may vary based on job duties and responsibilities.

Joining our Schlitterbahn team means you'll

You'll also

    • Earn a FREE lifeguard certification to administer CPR and First Aid and get PAID while you are in training!
    • Monitor and enforce the water park rules in our pools, slides, and lazy river.
    • Receive continued training.
    • Learn to properly use and store rescue equipment.
    • Have other opportunities to learn and expand your knowledge.

Some of our amazing perks and benefits:

  • FREE Uniforms!
  • FREE Admission to any of our properties!
  • FREE tickets for friends and family!
  • 25% discounts on Food and 25% discounts on Merchandise!
  • Work with people from here, near, and from all over the world!
  • Other FREE local attraction tickets and discounts!
  • Employee-only RIDE nights, Employee Exclusive Café, Bragging Rights from working at a Waterpark!
  • Numerous promotion opportunities!
  • Paid Training!

Responsibilities:

Come join our world class teams in Texas! Schlitterbahn provides 3000+ opportunities for fun and safe employment, and we want YOU to join us in making people happy as we head into our next season! As a member of our team, you'll

  • Make our guests happy by delivering amazing experiences and helping them create lifelong memories.
  • Interact with different people of all ages and backgrounds.
  • Gain skills, knowledge and experience that will benefit your future.


Qualifications:

We're Looking for:

  • You!
  • People who love helping others and will support the needs of our guests and associates.
  • Good judgement and a commitment to safety.
  • Ability to work and interact with people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Individuals with a passion and excitement about Schlitterbahn
  • Availability to include some weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.

$33k is right at market for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers nationally

National salary averages
$33k
Entry
Mid
Senior
This job
$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

Watch out for

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