Job Description
Ready to dive into an exciting, one-of-a-kind opportunity? When it comes to your work, do you want to do more than just get your feet wet? At our water park, you'll play a key role in helping us deliver a memorable and positive experience for our guests. If you're passionate, positive and hard-working, we'd love to have you join our team!
Become a licensed Lifeguard and come make a splash on the island! All American Red Cross Trainings included after passing swim test prerequisite and hired for one of our Lifeguard roles!
Swim Test Assessments take place most Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:00am so come for your interview before those days to be scheduled!
Aquatic Attraction Guard: $14.50 per hour with Summer Incentive ($13.00 per hour base plus $1.50 more when you work 30 hours or more in the pay week)
Incentive Pay effective June 26th, 2025-August 13th, 2025.
Lifeguard: $16.50 per hour with Summer Incentive ($15.25 per hour base plus $1.25 more when you work 30 hours or more in the pay week)
Incentive Pay effective June 26th, 2025-August 13th, 2025.
What you get to do: Roll up your sleeves (if you have sleeves) and play a key role in ensuring a safe and enjoyable guest experience. In addition to monitoring swimming areas and helping guests in distress, you'll greet and interact with guests, answer questions and resolve guest issues. You will:
- Interact with guests while implementing park safety guidelines
- Warn guests of dangerous water activities
- Prevent and respond to guest emergencies
- Administer first aid
- Participate in scheduled in-service training and regular audits
- Be proficient in park knowledge, water rescue, CPR/AED and First Aid Skills
- Monitor all park waterways and respond to guests in distress
- Maintain the cleanliness of your area
- Participate in American Red Cross and company audit processes
- Attend in-service meetings and cross-train to work in other park areas
- Practice safe work habits, including the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
What it takes to succeed: - At least 18 years old
- Must successfully pass pre-requisite swim test
- Must successfully pass the company provided and paid American Red Cross CPR/AED
- Must successfully pass one of the following lifeguarding certifications: Aquatic Attraction Attendant (0-5ft) Deep Water Lifeguard (5ft plus)
- You must pass regular swim tests and in-service/safety audits
- You must be comfortable in and around water
- You must be comfortable with heights (high tower slides)
- You must be able to work varied schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Exceptional communication, multi-tasking and interpersonal skills are essential
The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:
- FREE park admission
- Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
- Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
- Scholarship opportunities
- Exclusive employee events and giveaways
EEO Employer: SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS. SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Holiday work, Summer work, Night shift,