What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquatics Lead position at Six Flags Theme Parks?
Job Summary:
The Aquatics Lead will oversee the safe and efficient operation of an attraction/rotation in Hurricane Harbor, prevent aquatic emergencies and resolve problems using professional lifeguard skills and techniques. Successful applicants will need to be able to work outside in a variety of weather conditions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Maintain a safe, friendly and clean, work environment
· Perform all lifeguard duties, meeting Jeff Ellis & Associates and Six Flags standards.
· Ensure lifeguards are performing duties correctly and adhering to all Six Flags and Ellis & Associates policies and standards
· Professional Guest and employee interaction to assist with problems and to inform of and enforce park policies, being a role model for the Team for Guest Service and interaction, enhancing Guests visits.
· Coordinate and organize work assignments, breaks, and rotations for lifeguards
· Complete reports, such as rotation grids, turnstile reports, maintenance reports, training records, and others as necessary
· Perform daily safety checklists
· Train lifeguards on attraction operating procedures
· Perform other duties deemed necessary by Management
· Evaluate the performance of lifeguard team and coach when necessary
Minimum Qualifications:
· Must be at least 16 years of age
· Must have completed Discovery orientation and Aquatics Department Training
· Good written and oral communication skills
· Must be able to obtain a Ellis & Associates ILTP Special Facilities License by successfully passing all applicable lifeguard training and Special Facilities licensing through Jeff Ellis & Associates including practical and written tests, demonstrating abilities in water rescue techniques, basic first aid and CPR
· Must be able to push, pull or drag at least 50 lbs, and lift and carry at least 25 lbs.
· Must be able to work outdoors in extreme temperatures and weather conditions
· Available to work a varied schedule, including but not limited to at least 4 shifts per week, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Current Employees should apply by logging into http://sixflags.team/selfservice and select “View Opportunities” under the Myself > My Company menu.
Six Flags is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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