Lifeguard Training Coordinator (QUEENSBURY)

The Aquatics Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operation of the Aquatics department. This includes ensuring that all team members are working together to uphold Six Flags standards.
Responsibilities:

What You Will Be Doing

• Attend and complete an Ellis and Associates National Pool and Lifeguard Training Program and be certified as a Special Facilities lifeguard
• Complete daily inspections to be recorded on company documents
• Create break schedules, and perform break rotations for area of responsibility
• Coach and document employee events and discipline
• Train Team Members in accordance with Six Flags and Great Escape Resort standards
• Ensure proper location staffing
• Comply with all Great Escape Resort policies and procedures
• Operate ride attractions within the waterpark
• Utilize the “10/20 Protection Rule” to prevent aquatic emergencies and to ensure that swimmers/ bathers are maintaining safe behaviors
• Perform rescues and utilize lifesaving techniques when required

How You Will Do It

• Operate in a safe manner
• Willfully perform duties in any department at Great Escape Resort when necessary
• Be an active team member of the Operations Division and the Aquatics Department
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for guests and team members
• Follow all delegated tasks assigned by Aquatics Management or as stated in the Operations Standard Operating Procedures and the Ellis and Associates ILTP
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned
• Attend at least 4 hours of related in-service training sessions each month

Why work with us?

• Pay Range: $17.50 per hour
• Flexible scheduling – work as little or as much as you want
• Paid training
• Advancement opportunities
• Free admission to ALL Six Flags parks, including White Water Bay
• Free tickets for friends and family
• Discounts on passes, food, and merchandise
• Exclusive employee events
• Fun rewards, benefits, and more!

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, or technological developments) dictate.

What You Will Need

• You will be certified by licensed instructors upon employment. No previous lifeguard certification is required
• Minimum 18 Years of age
• Must be able to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time
• Customer service experience preferred
• Typing skills required with ability to learn new computer systems
• Must be able to work with little to no supervision
• Time management skills a must
• Must be able to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to complete pre-requisites and skills required to achieve “Special Facilities” certification
• For safety purposes, the individual must be able to communicate effectively in the English language, including the ability to read, speak, and understand the English language
• Ability to actively communicate with large groups of Guests.
• High level of enthusiasm and involvement
• Be available to work flexible hours at nights and on weekends within the limits of applicable Federal, State and facility labor laws and guidelines
• Must be able to perform effectively in a supervisory capacity