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Shallow Water Lifeguard

Canada's Wonderland, Agawam, MA, United States


Overview
Get wet, get paid! Splash into success as part of our amazing aquatics team this summer on the shallow end of the pool! Whether you’re watching over the wave kiddie spash areas or loading slide tubes, you’ll be on the front line keeping our guests safe. Soak up amazing benefits and make money while getting your summer tan! Apply now and apply the sunscreen later.

Pay Starting at $17.00/Hour (Rehire 2025 Lifeguards start at $17.50/Hour)

Scheduling: The Aquatics team at Six Flags New England only has one shift given the operating hours of the waterpark. Lifeguards will need to be able to work 10:30/11-6:30pm on a typical operating days. Lifeguards also must attend weekly 'in service' trainings for their certification with the park, which are held prior to the waterpark operating day.

Responsibilities

Maintaining constant vigilance and supervision of guests in Hurricane Harbor water park

Recognizing and managing aquatic emergencies by utilizing skills taught by Ellis & Associates ILTP

Assisting guests with questions concerning rides, directions, and policies

Remaining at a “Test Ready” skill level at all times

Adhering to all policies, practices, and procedures outlined in the Ellis & Associates ILTP program

Adhering to bio-hazardous waste disposal procedures, and perform all related duties in compliance with fecal matter exposure policy

Attending weekly‑scheduled in‑service training sessions

Assisting in other areas of the Aquatics Department

Enforcing all Six Flags New England policies

Performing all other incidental and related duties as required and assigned

Qualifications

At least 16 years old

Must successfully complete the Ellis & Associates Special Facilities lifeguard course and once completed, may work in any lifeguard capacity within Hurricane Harbor

Must be able to swim 50 yards in 15 minutes, retrieve a 10-pound brick from the bottom of a pool, tread water for two minutes, and lift yourself out of the pool

Willing to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Able to communicate effectively in the English language, including the ability to read, speak, and understand the English language

Able to meet the physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, including walking long distances, standing for long periods of time, lifting, working at heights, etc.

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