No previous lifeguard experience or certification required.

Lifeguard certification classes offered through Ocean Breeze Waterpark.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and provide surveillance of swimmers according to the established protection standards
• Perform water rescues on guests in distress
• Provide basic first aid and emergency care
• Maintain knowledge of and consistently enforce the rules and regulations of the water park (including attraction requirements such as height restrictions, weight restrictions, proper riding position, etc.)
• Attend weekly in-service training sessions as directed by management to maintain CPR, first aid and rescue skills at a rescue ready level
• Communicate with management and other employees, including the use of air phones, whistles, and hand signals
• Assist customers in safely riding attractions
• Be attentive at all times
• Maintain a professional image
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment for customers and other employees
• Provide superior guest service to all customers in a polite and expedient manner
• Assist customers with all questions regarding Ocean Breeze Waterpark including facility layout and amenities
• Follow all park policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

• Must be at least 15 years of age
• Ability to successfully complete a Jeff Ellis and Associate lifeguard training course. Courses offered through Ocean Breeze Waterpark. No prior certification required.
• Excellent recognition skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public, customers and staff members
• Ability to accept guidance and supervision
• Be aware, attentive, and work well with others
• Energy and enthusiasm for long shifts
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions while taking precautions, including hydration and sun-protection
• Must be able to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays to meet business needs

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to swim 200 yards using front crawl (freestyle) or breaststroke without resting
• Must be able to perform a feet-first surface dive, retrieve a 10-lb. brick, and bring it to the surface
• Must be able to tread water without using arms for 2 minutes
• Must have 20/25 corrected vision
• Must be able to get in and out of a pool without a ladder
• Must be comfortable jumping in the water from varying heights
• Ability to climb stairs
• Must be able to respond to situations quickly. This may include running to various locations around the park while carrying up to 40 lbs. of weight
• Must be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time