Shallow Water Guard/Lifeguard (Rehire Only) at SeaWorld

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Swimming, Safety Awareness, Teamwork, Customer Service, Emergency Response, Communication, Physical Fitness, Attention to Detail, Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR, AED, Surveillance, Cleaning, Flexibility, Problem Solving

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Join us at Sesame Place and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Come and play an important part on our incredible team today! *THIS JOB POSTING IS FOR RETURNING GUARDS ONLY* What you get to do: If you're a skilled and experienced swimmer with a passion for protecting and saving others, we invite you to join us as a Lifeguard and deliver the peace of mind that ensures a memorable and positive experience for our guests. You will learn new skills and become part of a close-knit team of highly motivated individuals. You will be responsible for maintaining a fun and safe environment for guests of all ages to enjoy our water attractions! You will also: Provide exemplar/ service to guests and team members Maintain patron surveillance on water attractions that are 0-5 feet in depth Responsible for all aspects of safety on all water activities, including bottoms of waterslides and activity pools Work as a team to ensure efficiency on all water attractions Prevent and respond to emergencies Participate in American Red Cross and SeaWorld audit processes Attend in-service meetings and cross-train to work in other park areas Communicate professionally and effectively with Ambassadors, Vendors and our Guests What It takes to succeed: At least 15 years of age Flexibility to perform varied duties You will need to successfully complete the Shallow Water Guard swim test, including 100 yd, continuous swim, underwater object retrieval, and 2-minute tread using only the legs You must successfully pass the company provided and paid American Red Cross lifeguard certification trainings to include First Aid, CPR, and AED. Maintain the ability to pass a SEA swim test throughout the season You must maintain an acceptable level of proficiency of park knowledge, water rescue, CPR/AED, and First Aid Skills What else is important: Must be able to act responsibly with a high attention to safety Must be able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50Ibs Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift Perform the following physical activities: kneeling, squatting, bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing) Perform cleaning duties, including use of cleaning chemicals Must be willing to comply with alt SEA grooming guidelines and employment standards Must be able to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat Must provide flexible, consistent availability (including nights, weekends and holidays) and adhere to our 2026 Holiday and Availability agreement. Consistently practice safe work habits including the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and reporting unsafe situations Ability to successfully complete all legal, company and department training requirements within established timelines 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 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, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS. United Parks & Resorts is a world-renowned leader in the themed-park and entertainment industry. Our success is built on a passion for caring for animals and a dedication to delivering positive, memorable experiences to people from around the world. We’re also committed to helping ambitious people achieve their professional best. We’re always seeking exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable individuals for a variety of roles throughout our organization.

Responsibilities

As a Lifeguard, you will maintain a fun and safe environment for guests at water attractions. You will be responsible for patron surveillance, responding to emergencies, and ensuring safety protocols are followed.