Splish Splash Seasonal Aquatics Manager
Kennywood Park, Calverton, NY, United States
As an equal‑opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect.
Roles & Responsibilities
Supervisory Duties
Supervise the daily operations of the Aquatics team and any other assigned departments
Lead by example, attitude, and as a representation of Splish Splash core values
Act as an approachable mentor and coach to all assigned team members
Become knowledgeable of performing the essential duties of all aquatics and lifeguarding positions and backfill these positions when needed
Participate in all aspects of supervision of assigned employees, including hiring, orientation, training, performance coaching, and discipline
Ensure lifeguard rotations are within the Ellis and Associates standards
Ensure lifeguards are exceeding the Ellis and Associates standards
Ensure that all required meal and other breaks are being given in accordance with NY law
Assist with team scheduling and timekeeping activities
Departmental Duties
Delight all guests by quickly and expertly providing courteous assistance to address their questions or concerns
Provide bathroom breaks for all team members, as needed
Render first‑aid (within scope of knowledge) to injured guests or team members
Handle operation‑related guest concerns and assist with lost children
Escalate major guest concerns to management or maintenance team in a timely manner
Maintain constant vigilance and proactively identify potential hazards, inform Park leadership and/or maintenance team of any such situations in a timely manner
Ensure that all Park areas are clean and free of hazards, prior to daily opening
React in a calm and professional manner during emergency situations
Assist with crowd control in emergency situations
Ensure pre‑opening and closing check lists are done by Aquatics team members
Update and ensure proper Zone Coverage and Zone Validations are done for each spot in the park
All other duties assigned by leadership
Pay Rate: $23.50 / hr
Education and Experience
No education requirements for this position
2–3 years of previous lifeguard experience desired
Must successfully complete the Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Training Program before becoming a lifeguard at Splish Splash; all Lifeguard candidates will be required to obtain the Ellis Lifeguard Certification instructional handbook and pass all certification requirements (Swim 200 yards doing front crawl or breaststroke; retrieve 10‑lb brick from 11 ft of water; tread water without hands for 2 minutes)
Language
Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English
Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus
Requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age to comply with NY Child Labor Laws
Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Must be willing and able to work with a vastly diverse staff of lifeguards, including both American and International students
Demonstrated ability to successfully perform all swim tests, water rescues, assists
Ability to comply with all uniform policies
Must possess safety‑oriented mindset and understand the importance of complying with all Federal, State, and local regulations regarding aquatics safety standards
Ability to attend 4 hours of in‑service training per month
Ability to take control of emergency and intense situations while remaining calm
Ability to manage crowd control during emergency situations
Must demonstrate a willingness to learn and ability to follow instructions
Must be guest‑focused and work well with other team members and supervisors
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Physical Requirements
Ability to swim 200 yards using front crawl/freestyle or breaststroke
Ability to retrieve a 10‑pound brick from at least 11 feet of water
Ability to tread water for 2 minutes without the use of hands
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time
Ability to swim, wade, and stand (sometimes in moderate currents)
Ability to frequently kneel, stoop, bend, squat, twist or reach above shoulder‑level
Ability to use hands to grasp, finger, handle, or feel
Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing up to 50 pounds
Ability to aid and physically move guests of varying heights and weights
Vision Requirements
Must possess 20/25 correct vision (corrective lens, if required, must be worn while on duty)
Specific vision abilities are required for this job, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Ability to see differences between colors and brightness
Ability to see details of objects that are more than a few feet away
Working Conditions
Constant exposure to outdoor aquatics environments
Constant exposure to variable outside temperatures, including high heat, direct sun, cold, humidity, dust, rain, and other weather conditions
Regularly subjected to water and pool chemicals
Subject to frequent interruptions and requests that may require reprioritization of activities
Team Member Benefits
Palace Perks & Benefits
Flexible schedule
Ability to cross‑train and learn unique skills across various departments
Free admission to Splish Splash on your days off
Invitations to exclusive company‑sponsored employee events throughout the season
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Roles & Responsibilities
Supervisory Duties
Supervise the daily operations of the Aquatics team and any other assigned departments
Lead by example, attitude, and as a representation of Splish Splash core values
Act as an approachable mentor and coach to all assigned team members
Become knowledgeable of performing the essential duties of all aquatics and lifeguarding positions and backfill these positions when needed
Participate in all aspects of supervision of assigned employees, including hiring, orientation, training, performance coaching, and discipline
Ensure lifeguard rotations are within the Ellis and Associates standards
Ensure lifeguards are exceeding the Ellis and Associates standards
Ensure that all required meal and other breaks are being given in accordance with NY law
Assist with team scheduling and timekeeping activities
Departmental Duties
Delight all guests by quickly and expertly providing courteous assistance to address their questions or concerns
Provide bathroom breaks for all team members, as needed
Render first‑aid (within scope of knowledge) to injured guests or team members
Handle operation‑related guest concerns and assist with lost children
Escalate major guest concerns to management or maintenance team in a timely manner
Maintain constant vigilance and proactively identify potential hazards, inform Park leadership and/or maintenance team of any such situations in a timely manner
Ensure that all Park areas are clean and free of hazards, prior to daily opening
React in a calm and professional manner during emergency situations
Assist with crowd control in emergency situations
Ensure pre‑opening and closing check lists are done by Aquatics team members
Update and ensure proper Zone Coverage and Zone Validations are done for each spot in the park
All other duties assigned by leadership
Pay Rate: $23.50 / hr
Education and Experience
No education requirements for this position
2–3 years of previous lifeguard experience desired
Must successfully complete the Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Training Program before becoming a lifeguard at Splish Splash; all Lifeguard candidates will be required to obtain the Ellis Lifeguard Certification instructional handbook and pass all certification requirements (Swim 200 yards doing front crawl or breaststroke; retrieve 10‑lb brick from 11 ft of water; tread water without hands for 2 minutes)
Language
Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English
Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus
Requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age to comply with NY Child Labor Laws
Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Must be willing and able to work with a vastly diverse staff of lifeguards, including both American and International students
Demonstrated ability to successfully perform all swim tests, water rescues, assists
Ability to comply with all uniform policies
Must possess safety‑oriented mindset and understand the importance of complying with all Federal, State, and local regulations regarding aquatics safety standards
Ability to attend 4 hours of in‑service training per month
Ability to take control of emergency and intense situations while remaining calm
Ability to manage crowd control during emergency situations
Must demonstrate a willingness to learn and ability to follow instructions
Must be guest‑focused and work well with other team members and supervisors
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Physical Requirements
Ability to swim 200 yards using front crawl/freestyle or breaststroke
Ability to retrieve a 10‑pound brick from at least 11 feet of water
Ability to tread water for 2 minutes without the use of hands
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time
Ability to swim, wade, and stand (sometimes in moderate currents)
Ability to frequently kneel, stoop, bend, squat, twist or reach above shoulder‑level
Ability to use hands to grasp, finger, handle, or feel
Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing up to 50 pounds
Ability to aid and physically move guests of varying heights and weights
Vision Requirements
Must possess 20/25 correct vision (corrective lens, if required, must be worn while on duty)
Specific vision abilities are required for this job, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Ability to see differences between colors and brightness
Ability to see details of objects that are more than a few feet away
Working Conditions
Constant exposure to outdoor aquatics environments
Constant exposure to variable outside temperatures, including high heat, direct sun, cold, humidity, dust, rain, and other weather conditions
Regularly subjected to water and pool chemicals
Subject to frequent interruptions and requests that may require reprioritization of activities
Team Member Benefits
Palace Perks & Benefits
Flexible schedule
Ability to cross‑train and learn unique skills across various departments
Free admission to Splish Splash on your days off
Invitations to exclusive company‑sponsored employee events throughout the season
#J-18808-Ljbffr