Our story began 75 years ago when the Herschend family discovered wonder deep in an Ozark Mountain cave—and chose to share it with the world. Today, Herschend is the largest family-held themed attractions company, with over 40 leading attractions and immersive experiences that reach audiences worldwide.
While each brand offers something unique, all are united by a shared purpose: Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating®. Our passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and service—what we call Heartspitality®—the intersection of heart and hospitality.
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.
The Shallow Water Lifeguard performs lifeguard duties while following all park safety and operating procedures. This position is safety focused and involves a lot of guest interaction and a customer service-oriented mindset to provide a wonderful experience to everyone who comes to enjoy a day at the park.
We are currently looking for a:
Adventureland Park 2027 - Shallow Water Lifeguard (Ages 15+)
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Perform lifeguard duties while following all park safety and operating procedures
- Participate in department audits and required in-service skills training sessions
- Work required hours scheduled and adhere to all labor laws
- Enforce general park, ride/attraction, and safety rules
- Participate in park clean up, including but not limited to picking up trash, straightening chairs, cleaning pools, stacking tubes, wiping tables, and pressure washing
- Communicate Park information to guests regarding proper attraction procedures, directions, accessibility, and park policies
- Communicate appropriate park or team related concerns to Leadership Team
- Keep designated work areas clean and safe of trip hazards
- Assist with park clean up during pre and post operations
- Any other duties assigned by leadership
Education and Experience:
- No education requirements for this position
- Previous work experience is not required
- Must successfully complete the Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Training Program before becoming a lifeguard at Adventureland. All Lifeguard candidates will be required to obtain the Ellis Lifeguard Certification instructional handbook and pass all certification requirements. (Swim 50 yards doing front crawl or breaststroke; Retrieve 10-lb brick from 5 ft of water.
Language: Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.
Requirements:
- Must be at least 15 years of age to comply with Iowa Child Labor Laws
- Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- 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
- Must demonstrate a willingness to learn and ability to follow instructions
- Must be guest-focused and work well with other Hosts and Supervisors
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Host to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In certain cases, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
- Ability to swim 50 yards using front crawl/freestyle or breaststroke
- Ability to retrieve a 10-pound brick from at least 5 feet of water
- 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 50 or more pounds.
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 (or indoor) aquatics environments
- Constant exposure to variable outside (or indoor) 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
Working at Adventureland is about making people happy! It’s about being independent and having fun, making new friends and earning extra money while doing so. As a Adventureland Host, you can be the smiling face that makes a great first impression for incoming guests, a cook that serves up tasty treats and culinary delights, a lifeguard who soaks up the sun while keeping guests safe, or a ride operator that keeps guests coming back for more thrills! There are many exciting seasonal job opportunities available to take your summer job to new heights!
Team member benefits:
Adventureland Perks & Benefits:
- Ability to cross-train and learn unique skills across various departments
- Free admission to Adventureland and select parks on your days off
- Invitations to exclusive company-sponsored Host events throughout the season
We’ve got great jobs for people just starting out in the workforce, looking for a second job or staying active after retirement. If you want a fun, flexible job with an innovative company, look no further than Adventureland. Apply today!
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