Lifeguard at Valleyfair

WAGE: Start at $17.50 / hour - earn $18.00 / hour after completing our Advanced Lifeguard certification!

Oversee swimming areas, enforce safety rules, and respond swiftly to emergencies, ensuring our guests enjoy a safe and fun aquatic experience!

• Supervise swimming areas and enforce safety rules.
• Respond to emergencies and provide first aid.
• Conduct regular safety checks and inspections.
• Maintain cleanliness of pool areas and equipment.
• Participate in training and certification programs.

• Current lifeguard certification (training provided)
• CPR and First Aid certification (training provided)
• Successful completion of 30-hour (3-day) Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Course (training provided)
• Ability to pass a Lifeguard course taught in English
• Physical stamina and strong swimming skills
• Capability to tread water for at least 2 minutes
• Ability to swim up to 200 yards
• Skill in retrieving a 10-pound brick from various pool depths
• 20/20 vision or corrective vision to 20/20
• Willingness to get wet and stay wet throughout the day, regardless of weather
• Ability to sit, stand, or rove for hours without a break
• Preparedness to be test/rescue ready at all times during shift
• Successful completion of all internal VAT (Vigilance Awareness Test) audits
• Willingness to be Vigilance Awareness Tested (VAT) daily
• Readiness to clean/dispose of bio-hazard materials
• Compliance with wearing approved footwear
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to safety and detail
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays

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