Lifeguard at Elitch Gardens Theme Park

Quinte West, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jul, 26

Salary

19.5

Posted On

02 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Lifeguarding, Swimming, Water safety, Customer service, Communication, Attention to detail, Emergency response, Facility maintenance, Safety enforcement

Industry

Entertainment

Description

JOB TITLE: Lifeguard REPORTS TO: Aquatics Supervisor DEPARTMENT: Aquatics PAY RATE: $19.29 - $19.50/hour ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: April 18th 2026 ANTICIPATED FILL DATE: May 18th 2026 JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of different slides and/or attractions. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Required to go through Ellis and Associates training to become a Certified Lifeguard in shallow and/or deep water. Training is provided by Elitch Gardens and will be held over a three-day time period. There is also an online course that requires completion prior to the three-day training course. * Responsible for operating water attractions and slides. * Must be able to adhere to all lifeguard requirements. * Maintains a safe experience for every Guest through diligence of constant focus and attention on Guests and water and adherence to all lifeguard protocols presented in training. * Greet and provide Guests with courteous service. * Inform Guests of and enforce attraction safety requirements and park policies. * Maintain water park cleanliness when not guarding or in position. * Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and professional work environment. * Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: * Must be at least 16 years old. * Must possess oral and written English skills and be able to read and understand operations manuals. * Must be able to communicate with Guests and other employees effectively. * Previous experience in lifeguarding is helpful, but not required. * Strong swimming ability is required. * Some positions may be exposed to bodily fluids and will utilize chemicals and cleaning agents daily. * Some positions require working at elevated heights. * Required to work in various weather conditions. * Available to work overtime, if over 18 years of age * Available to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays. * Attention to detail. * All job offers contingent on passing a criminal, drug, alcohol, and social security background check. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Shallow Water Lifeguard * Swim to and pick up a ten-pound brick out of five feet of water. * Swim 50 yards. * Must be able to exit the pool without the use of ladders, stairs & zero depth. * Special Facilities Lifeguard * Swim to and pick up a ten-pound brick out of six feet of water * Swim 200 yards * Tread for two minutes without the use of your hands. * Must be able to exit the pool without the use of ladders, stairs & zero depth * Requires standing, sitting, kneeling, and bending. Requires walking, reaching above shoulder, pushing and pulling. * Must be able to lift and carry 10-150 pounds with the assistance of a co-worker. * Occasionally lift and carries more than 150 pounds with assistance * Requires manual and bi-manual dexterity, fine and gross motor skills, eye/hand coordination, near vision, hearing and speech. * Possess 20/20 corrected vision. (Corrective lens, if required, must be worn while on duty). * Possess normal or average corrected hearing. (Defined as 25 decibels or better in the frequency range of 500HZ-4000HZ considered normal speech frequency range). (If a corrective device is needed to achieve this range, it must be worn while on duty). BENEFITS: * Paid sick leave * Free entry to the park while off-duty * Free tickets for friends and family * Additional discounted tickets and season passes for friends and family * Employee exclusive events * Employee recognition program

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Responsibilities

The lifeguard is responsible for the safe operation of water slides and attractions while maintaining a clean and professional environment. They must actively monitor guests, enforce safety policies, and provide courteous service at all times.