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Lifeguard at Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Six Flags Fiesta Texas No longer available $15+/hour

Job Description

Overview:LifeguardJob Type: Seasonal
Pay Rate: $15.75/hr.
Category: Operations

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 $15.75 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:

Get wet, get paid! Splash into success as part of our amazing aquatics team this summer. Whether you are watching over the wave pool or loading slides, you will be on the frontline of keeping our guests safe. Soak up amazing benefits and make money this summer! Apply now and apply the sunscreen later.

HOW YOU WILL DO IT:
  • Scan water and swimmers in the wave pool, lazy river, and many exciting water attractions
  • Must possess the physical ability to rescue guests and act as first responders providing basic, but critical medical aid to guest
  • Assist guests in and out of rafts and cycle through the line efficiently
  • Provide guests with a safe and enjoyable ride experience
  • Keep all midways and slide areas clean
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Complete and maintain Ellis & Associates Lifeguard training and certification
  • Understand and perform basic lifeguarding skills, first aid, and CPR
  • Strong attention to detail, not easily distracted, and commitment to safety
  • Friendly, outgoing personality
  • Positive attitude to make guests excited about their time within the waterpark
  • Must react well in stressful and emergency situations

Qualifications:
  • Must be 16 years of age or older.
  • Must be available to work between the hours of 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
  • Must be able to swim a minimum of 200 yards, retrieve a 10-pound brick from the bottom of a pool, tread water for two minutes without hands, and lift yourself out of the pool
  • Must successfully complete lifeguard certification training.
  • Minimum 20/25 or 20/25 corrected vision and free from abnormalities of either eye.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekdays, weekends and holidays
  • The ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time outdoors in various weather conditions to include extreme heat and sun.
OTHER NOTES:
  • All other duties assigned or necessary to support the park as a whole.
  • Reports to Aquatics Supervisor
  • PAID TRAINING! LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATIONS ARE PROVIDED TO YOU AT NO COST.

Upcoming training classes:

  • February 28- March 1
  • March 6 - 8
  • March 27 - 29
  • April 10 - 12
  • April 17 - 19

$31k is right at market for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers nationally

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